About us
The Smith family has been farming at Great Garnetts since 1970 and the business is currently headed up by Jonathan and his wife Julie.
Our priorities remain the same today as they were in the 70’s on the welfare of our animals and the quality of our products. Our business thrives on the enthusiasm of the whole team at Garnetts whose commitment to stockmanship, welfare and animal husbandry is of the highest standard.
We pride ourselves on our ability to produce a quality pork product from a happy well cared for herd of pigs.
Our turkeys are produced exclusively for the Christmas market, we raise both barn reared white and free-range bronze. We are proud of both the quality of our product and the traditional rearing methods.
The Livestock Team
Zoe looks after all the pigs assisted by Mark who also rears the Turkeys, Zoe is passionate about her pigs and also Rugby, she plays for Sudbury ladies.
They joined in 2023 and are great additions to the team here.
The Butchery Team
Elsie and James run the on-site butchery
They are passionate about procurement and each week offer a fabulous display of meats.
Elsie is a proud member of team GB butchery and is looking forward to competing in Paris next year.
James has worked with Garnetts pork for many years at Sweetlands in Dunmow, before joining us at Garnetts in our Farm shop.
Production & Distribution Team
Trevor makes all our pies and quiches. He even makes his own pastry for the pies. He also cooks and slices all our hams.
Chris is our lovely smiley delivery driver.
Nick is the newest member of the team, he cures and slices all the bacon, makes sausages and sausage rolls amongst a million other things.
Our Apprentice Butcher
Jamie joined us two years ago as our butchery apprentice.
He trained with Meat Ipswich. His highlights of the last two years include winning a set of knives at the sharpening competition. Attending a two week residential course in Denmark as well as numerous other day courses at Ipswich.
We are delighted that he is now a qualified Butcher, and important member of the team.
