News Archive
Taste of the West Success for Jon Thorner's! (02/09/10)
Taste of the West 2010 awards are out and Jon Thorner's scored a Gold amongst the Silver and Bronze awards for 9 of our products. Go to full article »
A Moment of Fame! (02/09/10)
Jon Thorner's Bridge Farm Shop makes an appearance on national TV, on the popular ITV1 show Ten Mile Menu! Go to full article »
Changes at Bridge Farm Shop (28/07/10)
I’m sure you’re already aware of the planned improvements to be made to our Bridge Farm Shop in Pylle, near Shepton Mallet. The changes have really started to take shape over the last few weeks and we’re particularly pleased with the stunning new im Go to full article »
Q-Guild Inspection (28/07/10)
Two weeks ago, a Q-Guild Inspection carried out by the highly recognised SAI Global took place at the Jon Thorner’s Headquarters in Pylle. Go to full article »
Glastonbury Success! (22/07/10)
Last month, Glastonbury Festival fever had struck and the team at Jon Thorner's was busy making all the final preparations. We're pleased to tell you that it was very successful - and not just because of the fantastic weather! Go to full article »
Q-Guild Visit (22/07/10)
The Butchers Q-Guild represents the finest quality independent meat retailers in Britain. Jon Thorner's is a proud member of the Guild and Jon is the Butchers Q-Guild South West Regional Chairman. Two of our butchers, Paul McKinley from our butchery co Go to full article »
Barbeque Weather (21/05/10)
With the warm sunny weather forecast for the weekend we thought it was a good time to let you know about our 2010 Barbeque Ideas. Jon Thorner’s seasonal barbeque packs return for 2010 with a refined range of exceptional quality meats in great value butc Go to full article »
Improving Jon Thorners Farm Shop, Pylle, Somerset (13/04/10)
Regular visitors to our farm shop at Pylle, Shepton Mallet will now begin to notice a few major changes! We have been working with a mystery shopper company since last year in order to monitor our customer shopping experience and have used some of their s Go to full article »
Butcher Q-Guild (13/04/10)
Jon Thorner has been busy in his role as the Butchers Q-Guild SW Regional Chairman. He has been organising the schedule for a visit of the NE Butchers Q-Guild Branch who will be visiting the region in the summer. The visit will bring both regions together Go to full article »
Glastonbury Stall Holders Prepare (13/04/10)
Stall holders have started making requests for our stock and price lists for the 2010 Glastonbury Festival. Jon Thorner's are the main supplier of local meat to the many hundreds of catering providers at the Glastonbury Festival, including the film crews Go to full article »
Innovation at Jon Thorners (13/04/10)
Following the competition at Foodex Jon Thorner's butchers are rolling out a new range of innovative practically prepared products. New products being rolled out include; Fresh Meatballs, Stuffed Loin of Lamb, Marinaded Meats, Stir Fry Mixes, Luxury Kebab Go to full article »
GET READY FOR EASTER (26/03/10)
The first of the Local New Season Spring Lamb will be in-stores next week, just in time for Easter. We also have Fresh English Bronze Turkeys and our popular Three Bird Roasts. Go to full article »
Fishing Lake News (26/03/10)
The fishing lake behind Jon Thorner's farm shop and HQ in Pylle has this week been restocked with 500 fish. The fish include a mixture of Carp, Bream, and Perch. Some of the Carp are large 5 - 6 pound. The lake has now matured since it was fully developed Go to full article »
Foodex Competition (26/03/10)
The Jon Thorner's team at Foodex 2010 were disappointed not to come away with a prize for their meat display. Out of the 8 displays in the competition the Jon Thorner's butchers had the most detail with purple sprouting broccoli providing depth between th Go to full article »
Taste of Somerset Awards (26/03/10)
You may recall that last year Jon Thorner was one of the judges for Somerset's Best Food Village. For this years Blackmore Vale Media Taste of Somerset Awards Jon is one of the judges for the 'Best Drinks Producer'. Go to full article »
Specials ideal for MOTHERING SUNDAY (12/03/10)
English Turkey Breast for Roasting just £5.99 per kg ALMOST HALF PRICE Succulent West Country Leg of Lamb £8.49 per kg That's 20% OFF Go to full article »
Foodex Butchers Competition (12/03/10)
The team at Jon Thorner's are attending the NEC in Birmingham for Foodex 2010. Jon Thorner's are fielding two butchers to compete against 7 other teams for the Butcher's Q-Guild Best Meat Display Go to full article »
Guild of Fine Foods (12/03/10)
Guild of Fine Foods: Always looking to move forwards and continue improving the quality of produce available Jon Thorner attended a Charcuterie Course at the Guild of Fine Foods this week. He has also booked Sally, the Jon Thorner's Cheese Manager, to att Go to full article »
Traceability Audit (12/03/10)
Good news; we are delighted to have received a high level pass in our recent annual external audit from the Compass Group. Part of the audit was to prove product traceability, which for us is almost all local from West Country farms. Go to full article »
BURNS NIGHT 2010 (11/01/10)
The 25th of January see's Burns night, the birthday of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns. Go to full article »
A Snowy New Year (11/01/10)
Over the last few days we really have seen the snow come down! Go to full article »
Happy New Year (05/01/10)
We hope that everyone had a great Christmas and enjoyed all the lovely food on Christmas day. 2009 has been a good year for Jon Thorner's, please select the link below to read about the highlights... Go to full article »
LAST DAY TO PLACE YOUR CHRISTMAS ORDER (14/12/09)
Christmas is coming quickly and also is our deadline for placing Christmas orders. So if you are planning on placing an order and have not already done so, it must be with us by Tuesday the 15th, tomorrow. Go to full article »
New for Christmas 2009 (14/12/09)
We have introduced some new exciting products and expanded our range this Christmas. There are now smaller sized Boneless Bronze Turkey Joints. We have Boneless Stuffed Pheasants, enough for 2 people. Go to full article »
Butchers Shop of the Year Awards - 2009 (23/11/09)
We are delighted to have made the finals in the 2009 Butchers Shop of the Year Awards. Go to full article »
Christmas Orders flowing in (23/11/09)
We are pleased to report that the Christmas orders have been flowing in at the same rate as this time last year. If you are still planning to place your order here is a link to the Jon Thorner's Online Order System. Go to full article »
New butcher at the Frome Vally Farm Shop (23/11/09)
We welcome David to our Butchery Counter at the Frome Valley Farm Shop in Frampton Cotterell. Go to full article »
New Production Facility Update (23/11/09)
The detailed plans for the new Jon Thorner's production facility have progressed in the last few weeks. Go to full article »
Fishing Lake News (23/11/09)
The Jon Thorner's fishing lake, located in the fields behind our HQ in Pylle, is going to be netted to find out exactly what stock is resident. Go to full article »
Whiterow shop wins award (22/10/09)
Last week we announced that the Whiterow shop at Beckington had made it as finalists in the Farm Shop of the Year Awards 'Food Farmer' Category. The owners Steve and Heather Tucker, as well as Jon and Caroline Thorner, travelled up to London to be at the Go to full article »
Rose Veal Now In Store (04/10/09)
Jon Thorner's is pleased to now be stocking Rose Veal. We are being supplied by Jurassic Coast Meats Ltd who are located in Dorset. They source their animals from local dairy farms and rear them on Fossil Farm in airy, light, spacious conditions. Go to full article »
Fishing Lake to Open next week (18/09/09)
The development of the fishing lake behind Jon Thorner's Pylle Farm shop is nearing completion. The picturesque 300m 2 acre lake will be open for fishing from Monday and we are very pleased with the transformation. Go to full article »
Short listed for Business of the Year 2009 (18/09/09)
We have entered the 2009 Somerset Business Awards and are delighted to report we have just found out that we have been short listed for the 'Business of the Year' Award (50+ Employees). Go to full article »
New Vans Delivered (18/09/09)
The three new vans have arrived and commenced deliveries this week. They are the latest highly efficient Mercedes refrigeration vans and look very smart with their new Jon Thorner's livery. Go to full article »
11 Taste of the West Awards (01/09/09)
We had some very exciting and rewarding news at the end of last week following the Taste of the West 2009 Best Product Award results. We are delighted to announce we have achieved a record 11 Awards; 3 Gold, 4 Silver and 4 Bronze. Go to full article »
BBC Furture of Food (01/09/09)
Every Monday night at 9:00PM, BBC Two are broadcasting a new series about the future of food. The series, hosted by George Alagiah, investigates and reveals a global food crisis which could affect the planet in future years. Go to full article »
Copas Turkey ALMOST SOLD OUT (01/09/09)
Over the last couple of weeks Jon Thorner's has been offering an early Christmas bargain with the sale of frozen Bronze Copas Turkeys for £15. Go to full article »
Thumbs up from Marco Pierre White (16/08/09)
The famous chef Marco Pierre White has applauded our locally sourced meat served by one of our customers. After a recent visit to the Kings Arms in Shepton Mallet Marco Pierre White told staff that it was one of the best roasts he had ever had and that he Go to full article »
Fishing Lake nears completion (16/08/09)
We are pleased to announce that we are hoping to open the fishing lake in early September. It is a beautiful secluded quiet spot with trees, and plants providing a haven for wildlife, birds and dragonflies. Go to full article »
Copas Turkey at Amazing Prices (16/08/09)
It may be a bit early to mention Christmas, but with the current economic climate if you have a big freezer now is the time to grab a bargain and stock up! Go to full article »
Rewarding our Loyal Customers (16/08/09)
The Jon Thorner's Loyalty Card scheme has been running for many years. It is a points based system where for every £1 you spend you receive a point. Go to full article »
Five news interviews Jon Thorners customers (07/08/09)
This week, Five news have released a video of a celebrity report from Alex James of Blur which features interviews with Jon Thorner's customers in the Pylle Farm Shop. Go to full article »
Pond Life (07/08/09)
After announcing that Jon Thorner's has begun to develop and enhance a fishing pond on the farm, we were pleased to notice a positive response from you. Go to full article »
Dobbies In Shepton Going Strong (07/08/09)
The large premises includes a cafe and restaurant which exclusivley serves Jon Thorner's meat and fish. Go to full article »
Jon Thorner's Fishing Lake (30/07/09)
We are happy to announce a new project being taken on by Jon Thorner's. A lake on the farm in Pylle is being re-vamped to create a bright, peaceful fishing spot. Go to full article »
New Delivery Vans (30/07/09)
Jon Thorner's has decided to invest in some new refrigerated vans to replace part of our fleet. Go to full article »
New Wine at the Bath and West (30/07/09)
Currently at the Bath and West showground there is an annual Christian festival known as New Wine. Go to full article »
Sausage making at White Row Country Foods (16/07/09)
The Butcher at White Row Country Foods will soon be making sausages on site. We have invested in the equipment to allow butcher made fresh sausages to be created at the White Row Farm Shop Butchery Counter. Go to full article »
New Butchery Counter at Frome Valley Farm Shop (16/07/09)
We have invested in a new fridge counter for the Jon Thorner's Butchery Counter at Frome Valley Farm Shop in Frampton Cotterell. Go to full article »
Local Lamb price slash (16/07/09)
Local lamb has seen record prices over the last 6 months and has finally dropped significantly to more affordable levels. All our lamb cuts have been reduced as we pass on the reduction in price to you our customers. Go to full article »
Thumbs up from Somersets OAP's (16/07/09)
We are pleased to report we have had a glowing first review for the Nursing Homes contract. We won this contract to supply local meats to Nursing Homes in Somerset 3 months ago. Go to full article »
Butchers Q-Guild meeting (03/07/09)
I traveled up to York on Wednesday where I represented the South West at the quarterly 'Butchers Q Guild' meeting. A rather long train journey taking around 4 hours each way! We are currently working on a communications plan to increase the general public Go to full article »
Thorner's at Glastonbury 2009 (03/07/09)
Glastonbury is over and we are now recovered! It is one of our busiest times and the festival a very long weekend for all! We have added a page to the website with pics of us, our stall and some of our customers stalls from the 2009 Festival. Go to full article »
Lydford (Budgens) Services and Clandown Stores (03/07/09)
New Jon Thorner's Stockists: We are delighted to announce two new Jon Thorner's stockists. Lydford Services is a Budgens on the A37 Fosse Road near Somerton. Go to full article »
Supplying Festivals with West Country Meat (11/06/09)
The past few weeks seem to have focused on shows, and now it is the festival season with the Isle of Wight and Glastonbury Festivals both coming up in June. Go to full article »
Sanders Garden World (11/06/09)
Bought by Wyevale Garden Centres last year Sanders Garden World will soon be selling Jon Thorner's pies, quiches, cakes, sausages, burgers and cheese. Go to full article »
Jon Thorner's You Tube Channel (11/06/09)
If you haven't been on Jon Thorner's You Tube Channel yet it really is worth a few minutes of your time. Go to full article »
Wine Tasting (25/05/09)
We are revising the selection of wines offered in our farm shops. Last week we had a meeting and wine tasting to finalise the new ranges. Go to full article »
The 2009 Bath & West Show (16/05/09)
The 2009 Bath & West Show: The 2009 Bath & West Show is approaching. This year the show is running between the 27th - 30th May. Go to full article »
Jon Thorner's supply Dyrham Park (16/05/09)
We are now supplying locally sourced meats to the spectacular 17th Century Mansion, Dyrham Park. The National Trust property is located near Bath. Go to full article »
Cakes for Mole Valley Farmers (16/05/09)
Mole Valley Farmers stores throughout the South West are now also selling Jon Thorner's cakes. The locally sourced meats and Chef-made meals have been selling so well that Mole Valley have asked to add the Chef-made cakes to their shelves. Go to full article »
Meet one our local beef farmers (11/05/09)
If you have already subscribed to Jon Thorner's You Tube Video Channel you will know about the latest video that was uploaded this week. The video focuses on the local sourcing of the exceptional beef that Jon Thorner's sell through their farm shops and b Go to full article »
Jon Thorner heads for Guildford (11/05/09)
After the huge success of the Butchery Counter at the Hare Hatch Sheeplands Farm Shop near Reading Jon Thorner is looking to get a butchery counter to other areas around the home counties and is currently in talks with a farm shop near Guildford. It seems Go to full article »
Ready Steady Pack (05/05/09)
Last week we mentioned the new machinery we have invested in to meet with the huge orders we have been getting. It arrived earlier in the week and is now all setup and operational. Go to full article »
5* for Hare Hatch Sheeplands Farm Shop (05/05/09)
More good news following the amazing mystery shopper result for the Jon Thorner's butchery at Hare Hatch Sheeplands Farm Shop near Reading last week. Go to full article »
Dobbies Garden World Shepton Mallet (01/05/09)
We have been approached by the management team of the new Dobbies Garden World development on the site of Tesco just up the road in Shepton Mallet. Go to full article »
Dobbies Garden World Shepton Mallet (01/05/09)
We have been approached by the management team of the new Dobbies Garden World development on the site of Tesco just up the road in Shepton Mallet. Go to full article »
Mystery shopper RESULT (24/04/09)
Good news from a recent mystery shop at Hare Hatch Sheeplands Farm Shop! One of the Jon Thorner's butchery staff received the highest possible score, 10 out of 10, in a mystery shopper survey last week. Mike was even mentioned in the report. Go to full article »
New Barbeque Packs & Exotic Meats (24/04/09)
Jon Thorner's have refined their popular and great value Barbeque Packs for 2009. This year you can also request a Bespoke Barbeque Pack which one of the Master Butchers will put together for your special garden party. Go to full article »
Busy busy at Jon Thorner's Somerset Farm Shop (24/04/09)
The record orders last week have continued with everyone at Jon Thorner's HQ working flat out. Go to full article »
Jon takes the Butchers Q-Guild to Essex (24/04/09)
As the regional chairman of the South West Butcher's Q Guild I led our board members to a meeting on the Essex Coast last weekend. Go to full article »
Barbecue Season (17/04/09)
With summer approaching fast we are hoping the exceptionally cold winter will lead to a hot sunny summer? With this in mind we focus on the barbecue season, in fact we know of customers who enjoyed barbecue's over the Easter weekend. Go to full article »
Growing Jon Thorner's (17/04/09)
Jon Thorner's Farm Shop at Pylle will hopefully soon be joined with a purpose built preparation and production plant to enable the increasing demand for our Chef-made products to be met. Go to full article »
Jon Thorner's goes national (17/04/09)
We hope you had a nice Easter bank holiday weekend and are enjoying the short working week. Not long until another long weekend, the first bank holiday in May is only a few weeks away. We have had an incredibly busy week. We are in the process of deliv Go to full article »
Ready for Easter? (09/04/09)
With the bank holiday weekend approaching are you ready for Easter this year? It certainly seems to have crept up on us very quickly in 2009! Do not panic if you have not placed your Easter order with us. Go to full article »
Nursing Homes happy with Jon Thorner's (09/04/09)
We have commenced supplying Somerset's Nursing Homes and have had an excellent response so far. We are very happy to report that the locally sourced meats have been very well received by both the kitchens and the residents! Go to full article »
Special Offers - 30th March (01/04/09)
Our special offer on Jon Thorner's fresh butcher-made sausages was so popular that we have decided to keep it going for this week as well. Go to full article »
ORDER FOR EASTER (01/04/09)
Easter is creeping up on us with just 2 weeks to go. You can place your Easter order online this year at our website. Go to full article »
A Cafe at our Farm Shop in Pylle (01/04/09)
If you are a regular visitor to our Pylle Farm Shop you will have noticed the demolition of one of the neighbouring buildings. This makes the car park appear very large now! Go to full article »
Sales up at Jon Thorner's Farm Shop (01/04/09)
Maybe the sunny spell has helped get people out and about because we had incredibly strong sales at our Farm Shop in Pylle, over the weekend. Go to full article »
Order now for Easter (30/03/09)
The Jon Thorner's Easter Order From is now available to download from the website. Alternatively you can pick up a hard copy in-store, or ORDER ONLINE with our new online order system. Go to full article »
We retained the Schools Contract (30/03/09)
I am really pleased to be able to announce we have retained the Schools contract for 2009/10. We are all so happy to have retained the schools contract, and added the Nursing Homes tender. Go to full article »
Taste of the West Trade Show (30/03/09)
Jon Thorner's are attending the Taste of the West Trade Show in Exeter next Monday and Tuesday. This is a trade show to meet potential new customers that are interested in stocking a range of locally sourced meats and fine foods, including the finest Chef Go to full article »
Cook a feast for Mother's Day (19/03/09)
I hope this beautiful weather continues for Mother's Day this weekend. If you are planning to cook a special meal on Sunday I have an extra special selection of locally produced top quality roasting joints available. Go to full article »
Jon Thorners You Tube Video Channel (19/03/09)
The selection of videos on the Jon Thorner's 'You Tube Channel' have recently been updated. Click here to view them - Jon Thorner's Videos. There are some more videos which will be uploaded soon. If you would like to be notified when new videos are upload Go to full article »
Local meat for Somerset Nursing Homes (19/03/09)
I am pleased to say that Jon Thorners have been selected to supply locally sourced meats to 27 Nursing homes accross Somerset. Go to full article »
Another new Jon Thorner's Stockists (19/03/09)
We are pleased to report another new Jon Thorner's stockist - Bathampton Stores in Bathampton near Bath. Go to full article »
Three new Jon Thorner's Stockists (02/03/09)
We are pleased to announce three new Jon Thorner's stockists. We welcome Croscombe Village Store, High Littleton Post Office and Illchester Post Office. Go to full article »
Fresh Fish to be in-store soon (02/03/09)
Fresh Fish to be in-store soon: In the next few weeks Jon Thorner's will be selling fresh fish from the West Country coast in Jon Thorner's Somerset Farm Shops. Go to full article »
Representing the Butcher's Q Guild for the South West (02/03/09)
I attended the first of the Butchers Q Guild National meetings as the Chairman for the South West Region on Tuesday. Go to full article »
Excellent FSA Inspection/Audit for Jon Thorners (02/03/09)
We have just had our fourth scheduled inspection/audit in as many weeks, this time from the FSA (Food Standards Agency). Helen and the team have yet again done really well. Go to full article »
Right now it's Purple Love Week (20/02/09)
You may have spotted the purple sheep in our Somerset Farm Shops in Pylle and Street. Go to full article »
Kitchens on Over-time (20/02/09)
Our chef made foods have been so popular that we are having to add a late shift to keep up in the kitchens! Go to full article »
Annual Inspections... (12/02/09)
We have had an incredibly busy couple of weeks with three scheduled inspections at our Butchery and Farm Shop in Pylle, Somerset. Go to full article »
Purple Sheep in-store! (12/02/09)
The 4th Purple Love week commences this Saturday 14th February. Go to full article »
Delivery Van Fire (12/02/09)
We apologise to the customers of Mole Valley Farmers in Newton Abbott, South Molton and Cullompton, none of which received their meat or fine food order this week. Go to full article »
Jamie Oliver on English Pork (06/02/09)
I hope you managed to catch Jamie Oliver's excellent programme on channel 4 last week exposing the truth behind the origins of English labelled Pork and Bacon. I am very pleased to see Jamie raising people's awareness of buying locally sourced meats. Go to full article »
Jon Thorner's Inauguration (06/02/09)
Last week Jon Thorner became the new Chairman of the South West Region of the Butcher's Q Guild. Go to full article »
SPECIAL OFFERS - 2nd Feb (06/02/09)
Click here for Jon Thorner's latest offers... Go to full article »
Sourcing locally in the West Country (23/01/09)
With the current activity around the origins of 'English' labelled Pork and Bacon products we thought we would reassure you that Jon Thorner's source from animals in England the majority of which are free range, reared outdoors locally in the West Country Go to full article »
Recycling at Jon Thorner's (23/01/09)
Even though we are working to reduce the amount of packaging we use at our Farm Shop and Butchery in Pylle, we still have a large amount of boxes arriving on a daily basis. Go to full article »
Jon Thorner and Raymond Blanc OBE (16/01/09)
I had a busy day yesterday as Jon Thorner's were invited to the Wells Blue School for the grand opening of the UK's first Special Catering Training Centre. Go to full article »
Burn's Night Celebrations (16/01/09)
2009 is the 250th Anniversary of the birth of the famous Scottish Poet Robert Burn's. Go to full article »
Seafood in stock for the Weekend (16/01/09)
Jon Thorner's Farm Shop in Pylle Somerset is now receiving a range of superb quality seafood treats. Go to full article »
JANUARY SALE! (09/01/09)
We have a selection of special offers on our meats and fine foods for the month of January. Click for more... Go to full article »
Celebrating Robert Burn's? (09/01/09)
If you are celebrating Burn's Night on the 25th January you can pick up your essential Haggis at your local Jon Thorner's. Go to full article »
Happy New Year! (09/01/09)
Happy New Year! I hope you had a nice break over Christmas? We have been straight back into it this week supplying schools with locally sourced meats for their school dinners, now the children have returned from the holidays. The cold weather of late Go to full article »
Supporting the Mutton Renaissance (09/01/09)
Supporting the Mutton Renaissance: You may have seen an article over Christmas in the Western Daily Press about our award winning Mutton and Turnip Chef-made Pies? Mutton is rising in popularity as when cooked correctly it is tastier than lamb and the mea Go to full article »
Christmas Store Opening Hours (23/12/08)
If you are planning to visit one of the Jon Thorner's Farm Shops or Butchery Counters over the Christmas holiday period click here for more details on store opening hours. Go to full article »
Happy Christmas from the Thorners (23/12/08)
I write to wish you a Happy Christmas and thank you for your support through 2008 - click for more... Go to full article »
Bronze Turkey's - what to expect (23/12/08)
I would like to mention that if you have brought one of my famously delicious Bronze Turkey's for the first time this year it is quite normal for these Turkeys to have small black feather stubs. These disappear during roasting and do not affect the taste, Go to full article »
LAST CHANCE to order for Christmas (12/12/08)
Please note that the last day for placing Christmas Orders is this Monday the 15th December. Go to full article »
Christmas Open Evening in pictures and video! (12/12/08)
I hope you enjoyed my Christmas Open Evening on Friday and if you didn't have time to pop in to my Farm Shop in Pylle you missed a great evening. Go to full article »
We don't sell Irish Pork (12/12/08)
You will have no doubt have seen the news this week surrounding pork from Ireland. I can reassure you that NONE of our products are affected. To read up on the facts I have included a link to the National Farmers' Union news report: NFU Online Go to full article »
Championship Beef from The Royal Smithfields Show (12/12/08)
I have some good news. All the Jon Thorner's farm shops and butchery counters have a limited stock of the Championship Beef from the Royal Smithfields Show. Go to full article »
The Hairy Biker's and Copas Turkey's (12/12/08)
This Christmas Jon Thorner's have added a selection of Copas Turkey's as an option to accompany the wide range of locally reared Organic and Traditional White and Bronze birds. Go to full article »
CHRISTMAS OPEN EVENING (04/12/08)
This Friday 5th Dec (6.30pm - 8.30pm) at Jon Thorner's Somerset Farm Shop in Pylle. Meet the team, local suppliers offering tasty foods and tipples to try, demos from our Butchers and you can even pick up some Christmas goodies! Go to full article »
Jon Thorner's in talks with the RSPCA (04/12/08)
The labels 'Organic' and 'Free Range' have done wonders for raising awareness of what happens to the foods we all buy. We believe there is more that needs to be done though. Go to full article »
Jon Thorner's Online Order System now LIVE (04/12/08)
Last week the Jon Thorner's Online Christmas Order System went live and the orders have been flowing in already. Go to full article »
Jon Thorner's New Google Map (27/11/08)
We have recently put together a Google Map including all the Jon Thorner's outlets and stockists. Go to full article »
Order Online for Christmas NOW LIVE! (27/11/08)
Later on today you will be able to go to the Jon Thorner's website and place your Christmas Order at the click of a few buttons! Go to full article »
Now stocking Zoe's Chocolate Truffles and Fudge (21/11/08)
We have another new local supplier, although stocks are limited as we can't stop eating their chocolate truffles, they are so moreish! Go to full article »
Jon Thorner's new local bread supplier (21/11/08)
We are pleased to announce a new local baker 'Burns the Bread' are now supplying our breads. Go to full article »
Order Online for Christmas (update) (21/11/08)
Our on-line Christmas Ordering facility should be live next week. Go to full article »
Farm Shop of the Year Award (21/11/08)
Caroline and myself travelled up to London on Tuesday afternoon for the 'Butchers Shop of the Year Awards' at the Sheraton on Park Lane. Go to full article »
Mendip Food & Drink Festival Winners (21/11/08)
We have some winners to announce from the Jon Thorner's Open Day that was held on 1st November as part of the Mendip Food and Drink Festival. Go to full article »
Great Ideas from new Jon Thorner's Stockist The Paper Shop (21/11/08)
Sophie and Mark at The Paper Shop in Wedmore have had amazing success with an imaginative customer offer over the past few weeks. Go to full article »
Jon Thorner's Open Day Quiz Answers (05/11/08)
If you entered the quiz at our Open Day at our Pylle Farm Shop on Saturday please select the link below to view the correct answers. Go to full article »
White Row Country Foods NEW SHOP (04/11/08)
White Row Country Foods today re-opened after the completion of extensive building work to improve the Farm Shop. Go to full article »
Hare Hatch Butchery Counter NOW OPEN (04/11/08)
Jon Thorner's Butchery Counter at the Hare Hatch Sheeplands Farm Shop opened last week and has been very well received. Go to full article »
Hare Hatch to open this week (31/10/08)
The new Jon Thorner's Butchery Counter at the Hare Hatch Sheeplands Farm Shop in Reading is set to open this week. Go to full article »
Record Sales at White Row (31/10/08)
Jon Thorner's Butchery Counter at White Row Country Foods Farm Shop experienced incredibly good sales last month. Go to full article »
Jon Thorner's Open Day - 1st November (23/10/08)
Fun for all at our Pylle Farm Shop on Saturday 1st November. Go to full article »
Christmas at Jon Thorner's (23/10/08)
If you missed last weeks first Christmas email the main information has been included again this week. Go to full article »
Recruiting for Hare Hatch (23/10/08)
I have recruited a new Manager / Head Butcher for the Reading Hare Hatch Farm Shop Butchery Counter - Mr. Paul Heaps. Go to full article »
Order Online for Christmas (due mid Nov): (14/10/08)
We have just completed the specification for a new section on the Jon Thorner's website which will let you place your Christmas order online this year. Go to full article »
Back in stock, Britten's locally grown potatoes (07/10/08)
Stephen and Fran Britten's new season crop of potatoes has now been harvested. Go to full article »
Hobb's speciality breads dropped in price (07/10/08)
I have also dropped the prices on our popular and delicious breads from the award winning Hobb's House Bakery. Go to full article »
Sorry for any inconvenience (01/10/08)
Our Whiterow Farm Shop customers will have noticed the farm shop is currently being vastly increased in size. Go to full article »
New Manager at Jon Thorner's Whiterow Butchery (01/10/08)
The Jon Thorner's Butchery at the Whiterow Farm Shop has recently had a change of personnel and we would like to introduce you to Mr. Nick Harding our new Head Butcher and Manager. Go to full article »
Supporting local farmers and fine food suppliers (01/10/08)
Food Research Group IDG have found that for every £10 spent locally it creates £24 for the local economy, £10 more than the same money spent in one of the large supermarkets. Go to full article »
Jon Thorner's Three Bird Roasts (01/10/08)
Last Christmas saw a second annual increase in the popularity of our Three Bird Roasts. Go to full article »
Finalist at the Butchers Shop of The Year Awards (13/09/08)
I am delighted to announce we have been shortlisted as a finalist at The Butchers Shop of The Year Awards for the catagory of 'Farm Shop of the Year'. Go to full article »
Jon Thorner's at the Hare Hatch Farm Shop (13/09/08)
After my announcement last week about our new Butchery Counter at the The Hare Hatch Farm Shop, I am please to add that we have now ordered the refrigeration and are planning to open around the middle of October. All very exciting. Go to full article »
The tree stumps have now gone (13/09/08)
The carpark at our Pylle Farm Shop is now back in a clean, clear and tidy state after the lengthy process of sorting out the vast conifer hedge which lined the road. Go to full article »
New Products for Christmas, Copas Turkeys (13/09/08)
The famous Copas Turkeys have been added to our already wide selection of fresh locally sourced Turkeys to give you an even wider choice this Christmas. Go to full article »
Jon Thorners expands into the Home Counties (02/09/08)
Jon Thorner's is moving into the home counties with a Butchery Counter at the Hare Hatch Farm Shop due to be opening in October. The Farm Shop is located near Twyford, between Maidenhead and Reading in the leafy suburbs surrounding London. Please select t Go to full article »
Attempted Burgulary at Jon Thorners (02/09/08)
Last Wednesday we were woken to find there had been an attempted break in at the Jon Thorner's Pylle Farm Shop Offices. Go to full article »
New West Country Bread Supplier (27/08/08)
I am pleased to announce we have a new bread supplier for our Pylle Farm Shop and also our Street Farm Shop. Go to full article »
Sourcing 'More' Locally (27/08/08)
We have increased the number of suppliers we source from within 10 miles of our farm shop. Go to full article »
Taste of the West Awards 2008 - WE WON! (21/08/08)
I am pleased to announce that we have won a gold and a silver at the 2008 Taste of the West Awards. Go to full article »
Vote for Jon Thorner's on BBC Countryfile (13/08/08)
Jon Thorner's is available to rate on the BBC Countryfile website. Go to full article »
2008 Taste of The West Awards (13/08/08)
We have just entered our 2008 Taste of the West Awards application and all have our fingers crossed for a gold this year. Go to full article »
Jon Thorner's supplies the Glastonbury Extravaganza (06/08/08)
Jon Thorner's is supplying meat to the 'The Glastonbury Extravaganza' - two evenings of music, fun and fireworks held in the grounds of the historic Abbey. Go to full article »
Jon Thorner's and Mole Valley Farmers (06/08/08)
In the past weeks we have begun supplying the majority of the Mole Valley Farmers stores in the South West. Go to full article »
Jon Thorner's expands into the Home Counties (30/07/08)
The latest news from HQ is the expansion of Jon Thorner's into the countryside surrounding London. Go to full article »
Jon Thorner's supplies New Wine Festival (30/07/08)
Jon Thorner's is supplying 'The Showground Shop' run by Hazel and Larry Blackburn at the New Wine Christian festival at the Bath & West Showground. Go to full article »
Record sales at Frome Valley Farm Shop (23/07/08)
After welcoming Tom our new Head Butcher at the Jon Thorner's Butchery Counter at Frome Valley Farm Shop we have seen sales climb week on week to a record high last week. Go to full article »
Bath University increase orders (23/07/08)
Our open and honest service combined with the quality and value of our products has led to a significant increase in orders from Bath University. Go to full article »
Mole Valley Farm Shops onboard as Schools breakup (23/07/08)
You may be interested to know we are now supplying all the Mole Valley Farm Shops with Jon Thorner's locally sourced meats and fine foods. Go to full article »
Expansion at Whiterow Country Foods (16/07/08)
Jon Thorner's Butchery Counter at Whiterow Country Foods of Beckington is planning to undergo an expansion which will see a larger new look butchery service as well as a Jon Thorner's fresh fish counter. Go to full article »
Embracing Technology (16/07/08)
If you have ever been served at the butchery by Jon Thorner you will no doubt appretiate his knowledge and passion for the local produce he sells. We are planning to capture... read story Go to full article »
Channel 4 - Taste of Bath (09/07/08)
Jon is pleased to report that he supplied all the lamb for 'The Wheatsheaf', one of the 8 restaurants that provided fine foods for tasting at last weekends 'Channel 4 Taste of Bath' festival. Go to full article »
Continuous Improvement at Jon Thorner's: (09/07/08)
As the scrap yard is currently closed Jon Thorner has been in discussion with the owner regarding tidying up the gateway and also ensuring it is kept clear for customers to our Farm Shop all in an attempt to improve the entrance. Go to full article »
Record sales in the Kitchen! (09/07/08)
It seems that our freshly prepared cooked foods are becoming more and more popular since our kitchen opened around 2 years ago. Go to full article »
New Head Butcher... (23/06/08)
We welcome Mr. Thomas Whitehouse as our new head butcher at the Frome Valley Farm Shop Jon Thorner's Butchery Counter. Thomas is highly experienced, knowledgeable and friendly! Go to full article »
A DAY AT JON THORNER'S (18/06/08)
We have updated this page on the website providing a behind the scenes tour of all the hardwork that goes on here at Jon Thorner's HQ! Go to full article »
FRESH FISH (03/06/08)
Customers who shop at our Butchery Counter at the Whiterow Farm Shop will already be familiar with Gary who supplies fresh fish every Saturday from his mobile fish counter outside the Farm Shop. Go to full article »
THE ROYAL BATH & WEST SHOW (28/05/08)
If you're popping along to the show this week why not drop by our Pylle Farm Shop afterwards. Take some treats home and have a feast this weekend! Go to full article »
Served by Mr. Thorner? (20/05/08)
Last Sunday Jon served at the Frome Valley Farm Shop Butchery Counter, Frampton Cotterell. Go to full article »
New Head Butcher... (20/05/08)
We welcome Mr. Robert Goulding as our new Head Butcher at the Frome Valley Farm Shop Butchery Counter, Frampton Cotterell. Go to full article »
SUMMER BBQ PACKS (14/05/08)
Full details of Jon Thorner's special barbecue packs is now available Go to full article »
AWARD WINNING SCHOOL DINNERS (06/05/08)
Frome Community College (supplied by Jon Thorner's) have recently won the Mendip region 'Best Secondary School Dinners Award' Go to full article »
BANK HOLIDAY SPECIAL (29/04/08)
Cracknell's Free Range Whole Chickens save £1.49 per kg, normally £4.99 per kg, now only £3.50 per kg AND more about May Day... Go to full article »
New Chef's at Jon Thorner's (29/04/08)
Due to the popularity of our gourmet ready meals and other freshly prepared foods we have employed another two Chef's for our kitchens at Pylle. Go to full article »
Exciting NEW products at Jon Thorner's (16/04/08)
Local Traditional Heritage Free-Range Chicken and saucy freshly prepared meatballs from the butchery! Go to full article »
EASTER has gone... spring lamb arrives! (03/03/08)
Wasn't Easter early this year! Much of our spring lamb wasn't quite ready for the long Easter weekend but we are happy to say that it is ready now. Go to full article »
Jon Thorner’s create a ‘purple wall of weird’ in support of purple love week (19/02/08)
Customers to Jon Thorner’s were in for a surprise from Saturday 9th to 16th February as they discovered the ‘purple wall of weird’ located within the shop along with a range of tastings of delicious local produce. Go to full article »
Local food made more accessible (18/12/07)
The sixth Jon Thorner’s butchery opened last month at the brand new Dike & Son store in Stalbridge, Dorset. Exactly one year after the builders started construction, Andrew Dike opened the store on November 5th. “We have had tremendous support from Go to full article »
Jon Thorner's Win Taste of the West Best Local Retail Outlet 2007 Award! (31/10/07)
Jon Thorner’s Farm Shop in Pylle have won the Bronze award for the best Local Retail Outlet 2007! Go to full article »
Jon Thorner's is Among the Best at Being Local (09/10/07)
A Mendip butcher, who helped a Somerset school win the best dinner award, will take pride of place in this month’s Mendip Food and Drink Festival (October 19 to 28). Go to full article »
Jon Thorner's Make Purple Sausages and Release Purple Balloons to help Celebrate Purple Love Week (09/10/07)
Customers to Jon Thorner’s were in for a special treat on Friday 16th February as over 150 bright purple balloons were released into the sky outside their Pylle based Farm Shop. Go to full article »
Jon Thorners Sausages get a Jamie Oliver Style Make-Over for Schools (09/10/07)
Local butcher, Jon Thorners has been working to create a special selection of sausages and burgers for schools with a reduced salt content. Go to full article »
Jon Thorner’s free range Pork helps Baltonsborough Win the Best Primary School Dinners 2007 Award! (09/10/07)
Baltonsborough Church of England Primary school received the Best School Dinners 2007 Award last week, after competing against a whole host of other primary schools in May. Go to full article »
Jon Thorner’s Represents Wells & Glastonbury Produce at the BBC (09/10/07)
Jon Thorner’s donated a luxury local mixed food hamper for the BBC’s Green Tie Charity Ball on Friday 15th June at the Marriot Hotel, Regents Park in London. Go to full article »
Jon Thorner's voucher flew all the way to Yorkshire! (09/10/07)
An 11 year old boy in Yorkshire was the first to find a Jon Thorner’s voucher after their launch into the sky for Purple Love week back in February 2007. Go to full article »
Jon Thorner’s Broaden the Knowledge of Next Generation Farmers (09/08/07)
Jon Thorner’s recently hosted an evening demonstration of carcass judging, butchering techniques and sausage making at their main premises at Pylle for Wells and Glastonbury Young Farmers Club members. Go to full article »
Jon Thorner & Raymond Blanc OBE
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