- Another story the NEW Feast Norfolk magazine...good Sunday morning reading and available in the shop White House Farm, Norwich.
May - It's a very special time of year; we can finally stow away those woollies and release our floral numbers from the wardrobe in the knowledge that our summer hols are finally in sight.
Down on the farm, the hens are laying in abundance, the goose watches over her nest like a guardsman outside Buckingham Palace and the blossom fill our fruit trees. Plus it’s an extra special month as it marks one full year since the addition of our butchery, as we emerge intact from our first winter.
It’s no mean feat starting a butchery (when you’ve sold fruit for 50 years), there were a million hurdles to jump: converting the old blacksmith’s shed, researching eco refrigeration systems, getting the right kit, meeting suppliers, being honest to your customers, oh, and finding a butcher who’s willing to take the gamble that customers will buy something other than strawberries! If you’ve ever started a business, you’ll know that daunting feeling as you step into the dark.
And so the story goes on, you can have all the tactics, marketing, and determination you like, but if you haven’t got the right people on the pitch, you aren’t going to score! So it was with some great fortune and (a little relief) that we met Steve Taylor when we did. From day one, he wasn’t fazed, he rolled up his sleeves and got stuck in. He’s worked in many a farm shop and high street butchery, starting life as a Saturday boy, and some from scratch, so this was merely another challenge. It seemed customers were only too delighted to try his sausages, stick a few kebabs on the BBQ and graze on strawbs for pud.
As the family pizza nights came to a close and the wintery months of 2015 approached, the farmer and I got nervous. But what we needed was a tablespoon of faith; a busy Christmas awaited us, as we proudly sold turkeys from the lovely family business, Groveland Poultry, woodland reared and delicious, too.
So, to celebrate reaching this milestone, we invite you to visit us. Because if you’ve been brave enough to venture down our drive, then why not take a seat in our sunny café and take a moment to share our journey with us!

Get that shopping basket local this morning with Aylsham asparagus, Gunton Park BUFFALO and White House Farm, Norwich cider for a delicious and special weekend meal!
There are still spaces for Saturday 7th May. Our first ever curry night White House Farm, Norwich. Tickets can be bought in the shop or over the phone 01603 484 627. Book now and come and join the fun.... Coriander & Lime make delicious things!
Double yolk eggs...back in the shop!
So proud of our jam maker, with us from the beginning when we sold jam from our shed...in the Daily Mail no less! ;-)
BIG thank you to City College Norwich for their stunning flower bed that has emerged outside our cafe now the sun is out! ;-)- White House Farm has big plans for our indian runners....!
Cromer crabs; Norfolk cider, Norfolk asparagus...you name it - all @norwichpyo this am!
When we all dry out, it's market day in the morning! 9.30-1pm @Norwichpyo is the place to be.....- Amazing!
- Farmers' Market: 20th May
WHF monthly farmers markets are your chance to see all our local producers in our beautful courtyard. Taste their produce right here on the farm! It a great day out for all the family, with lunch in the cafe afterwards, follwed by fruit picking when in season!
- Farmers' Market: 16th April
WHF farmers markets are your chance to see all our local producers in our beautful courtyard. Taste their produce right here on the farm! It a great day out for all the family, with lunch in the cafe afterwards, follwed by fruit picking in the right season!
The 30 day count down has started.....after the flowers come a.......!!!!?- I am not sure my geese would respond well to this ;-)
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Sunday night sign writing! Next Saturday, we'll be showcasing Norwich's finest producers at our monthly market. It promises to be our biggest yet, with some fantastic newbees. 9.30-1pm, not one to miss ;-)