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Darts Farm hosts chef royalty

Raymond Blanc OBE and the world’s most prestigious hotel club, Relais & Châteaux, visited Darts Farm earlier this week. The group was hosted by Michael Caines MBE from neighbouring Lympstone Manor and was welcomed by the Dart brothers who proudly showcased the region’s exquisite artisan produce in their award-winning farm shop.

This impressive visit follows an announcement that Darts Farm has been shortlisted for the Guild of Fine Food ‘Shop of the Year’ Award 2019. The finalist will be announced on 11th March.

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L-R: Mark Sharman (Sharpham Vineyard and Dairy), Barny Butterfield (Sandford Orchards), Alastair David (Darts Farm Master Butcher), Rebecca Cooke (Sutton Lucy Dairy) James Dart, Philip Cooke (Sutton Lucy Dairy), Michael Dart, Jason Nickel (Salcombe Gin), Philip David (Darts Farm Master Butcher) Dave Kurley (Fish Shed).

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