Pearce's Farm Shop and Cafe in East Hertfordshire

This is my second visit and both times my brunch was delicious and the service was friendly and prompt. I will definitely be visiting regularly with friends.

We had to move tables three times, due to booking errors. Additionally, the manager made us feel rushed and unwelcome. I will never return.

Wow. We are lost for words. We discovered this place online on Friday morning and travelled for an hour to get there. We had an absolutely amazing time. We loved it all. The farm shop, the cafe, the butchers... everything. Our waitress was a lady called Louise. She was lovely and friendly, she sold us the menus, told us more about the local area. She really is an asset to the business. Unfortunately we were unable to buy flowers on this occasion because we spent over £100 quid on food. We 💯 % recommend this place. It is very expensive, but for a treat it is worth every penny.

Wonderful lunch, great food, lovely farm shop too. Great service by the team and a special mention for Angel who was brilliant, an excellent member of staff and an asset to the business, thank you!

Had lunch in the cafe on Saturday. Staff are very friendly and they went through the menu, as one person in the group is gluten free - lots of good options are available. When the food arrived we were all happy with our choices and the food tasted fantastic. The staff are very friendly and there was a lovely atmosphere and we never once felt rushed. We will definitely return again in the future. Highly recommend!

We called in for a lunchtime snack on our way to Ware. Really lovely purpose built building overlooking open countryside. Really good menu, and excellent food & service. They also have an excellent Farm Shop. Can thoroughly recommend( especially if travelling on A10)

A big thank you Louise for making myself and 2 sisters very welcome and accommodating our requests . What a lovely atmosphere and beautiful setting. Will definitely return. Farm shop is great too. Could not resist . Thank you to Michelle for booking and fitting us in .

This looked like the perfect spot for lunch after dropping our daughter off at Stansted airport. The restaurant is very pleasant and has indoor and outdoor dining options available. Unfortunately the food was not good at all. I had the crispy duck on Asian slaw - the duck was very fatty and the meat was tough. My husband had belly pork on Asian slaw - the pork was very bland and not as tender as it should have been. The asian slaw was basically just shredded red cabbage and grated carrot with a couple of pieces of pepper in. The dressing was not evenly distributed - I had a strong ginger flavour to mine but my husband’s had little flavour. Both dishes needed either rice, couscous or bread to make a balanced meal. Over priced and disappointing.

We always return to Pearce’s for the lovely atmosphere, helpful staff and delicious food. This time around we had afternoon tea and it was delicious! You get really good unlimited drinks included and they catered to vegetarian needs easily. It was honestly lots better than really expensive, fancy afternoon tea that I’ve had. The shop is so lovely and it’s a lovely place to go!

Enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea at Pearce’s cafe. Amazing selection of savoury and sweet treats, attentive staff and friendly atmosphere.

Came for breakfast. Everything cooked well and service was prompt and friendly. A nice Sunday treat. Would recommend.

It’s a long time since we last dined there and we were amazed by the transformation. A lovely breakfast served by an equally lovely young girl. We will certainly be back sooner than later as we are in our mid eighties and love eating out.

Afternoon tea was nice and plenty of choice service was ok and would go again. We’ve booked a table which I think is the best way to go.

I visited last week with my friend and we both had the afternoon tea which we both thought was amazing. Much better than the hotels I’ve visited. The service was excellent and the lady that served us was brilliant super friendly and very attentive.

Unfortunately our family experience was not a good one. We waited 30 mins before getting a drink and a further 20 mins for our cooked breakfast which was cold. We then asked to order coffee and cake but after waiting a further 15 mins decided to leave with takeaway cake, which was delicious. Staff were polite but the service was so slow and the breakfast was cold and average 😞

I’ve said it before & will say it again: this place is outstanding. It’s not just the food, it’s the calibre of the staff - well trained, proactive, always charming, always friendly, looking out not looking away …. That - and the steer from the top eg the invaluable Michelle - make this one of the best there is (cafe & shop). Special thanks this time to Ben, too, who called me after I mistyped my booking!

Consistently decent food here. Good location and lovely view, can’t wait to eat outside when the weather is better. Definitely worth booking as they seem busy most of the time. I think it changes from breakfast to lunch menu close to midday and they don’t do all day breakfast, so time your arrival. Will visit again. Also popped into the shop, which offers a good variety of quality food, but isn’t cheap.

What an absolute delight, we booked afternoon tea which was delicious. The service was great all round a great experience. We live over 35mins away but will be visiting again very soon.

We visited the cafe for lunch today. We had booked in advance knowing how popular the cafe can be. We were greeted warmly, shown to a nice table overlooking the lovely view and served promptly. The food was delicious (cheese soufflé and chicken/mushroom pie, followed by scone and bread and butter pudding), served hot and quite quickly. The waitresses really zoom around but still have time to be smiling and pleasant. We have been coming to the cafe for many years and it is consistently good - good food, good service with a smile and good value for superior quality food. We had a walk around the farm shop which is full of tempting delicacies as well as super fresh vegetables and fruit.

I went today with two friends and we were absolutely flabbergasted when , after being asked if we wanted dessert and more drinks, our cups were cleared away in haste before we had time to finish as we had overstayed our 1.5 hour limit! We were unaware of this limit despite the rude waitress insisting it is clearly stated on the web site. (Clearly not that clearly as we’re not the first to raise this). When I asked if I could finish my drink first, I was told they would pour it in a take away cup for me. The manner in which we were rushed out and told off was appalling. But they were very happy to take our payment for drinks we didn’t manage to finish! Appalling behaviour and ruined our day.

We’ve been to Pearce’s many times but haven’t really gone for breakfast as they didn’t do veggie sausages for vegetarian or vegan breakfasts, which makes a big difference . Well they do them now and it was filling and delicious. My wife had the vegan option which was also colourful and tasty and we’ll definitely be going back there. Well done Pearces.

The best afternoon tea ever I have been to Harrods,Ritz etc but this by far outweighs them all It was very reasonably priced and the staff were lovely

Might be a vegetarian farm shop cafe but dogs not allowed. Nothing on the website to advise, and so easy to miss the no dogs sign as it was behind a pile of shopping baskets. The Family partook of some food inside while I stayed in the car with a dreadful takeaway coffee from the place - the milk had been burnt steaming it. I grabbed the risotto quickly - it was bland. My daughters burger was cold. At least we won’t have to leave the dog at home to eat here again as it wouldn’t be worth it.

Popped in the other day with a friend and had the Malaysian Chicken. It was absolutely delicious! There was a lovely buzz about the place and we found the staff very polite. We will be back when time allows.

We visited Pearces restaurant for the first time as I’d been given an afternoon tea gift voucher. What lovely place with a great farm shop attached. The afternoon tea was delicious and the service was friendly and welcoming. What a treat!

We visited this morning for breakfast, we were unaware that we could only have the table for 1 hour & 30 mins. The waitress was very rude in telling us that we needed to leave even though there were lots of empty tables around us....

Not sure what has happened to this lovely cafe, it doesn’t tell you when booking it’s only an hour and a half slot, they quickly tell you your time is up and today our plates were cleared while a friend was still eating! It used...

Ordered fish and chips while dinning with family to celebrate my wife's parents 59th wedding anniversary, my fish lunch arrived the batter was so hard I struggled to cut it, the fish inside was grey hard and dry it wasn't a quality piece of fish,...

Food had been sitting under a heat lamp meat pie was dried out at the edge not freshly cut .The mini cheese cake a blob of unset mixture on a sprinkling of loose biscuit crumb . When I pointed out politely we was not happy...

Afternoon tea at Pearce’s was absolutely super. Big selection of sandwiches, savoury delights, buttery handmade scones and yummy cakes. Excellent value for money. Staff friendly and attentive. All in all I would thoroughly recommend.

Stopped here from lunch while passing through on our bikes. We didn't have low expectations but were still pleasantly suprised by the quality of food. I had a vegan salad that was very nice, and my husband had another dish he enjoyed. There weren't vegan...

I visited the farmshop with my partner for the first time last week, really impressed with the farmshop, lovely gifts. Ate in the tearoom, lovely food, good portions and the cake we had was lovely and the staff were lovely & really helpful. Definitely be...

Considering the farm shop is so well stocked the vegan options available in the restaurant were really poor. A very basic salad (they could remove the halloumi leaving buckwheat and salad leaves) and chips. Not even a vegan cake on offer. Very unusual for Hertfordshire.

Afternoon tea was ok but really overpriced for a local eatery. I appreciate lockdowns have had an impact on pricing, but these are London hotel prices in a very basic cafe atmosphere.

Deeeeeelicious. Nicely presented tiny sandwiches, quails scotch eggs, prawn cocktails plus more, delicious cakes, a huge strawberry dipped in chocolate with cream, mini trifles, fruit scones with jam and cream. Nice coffees and teas. What with a lovely view of the countryside what can one...

The best afternoon tea ever. The quality of the food was excellent. The service was really attentive when required. I have already recommended it. I can’t wait to visit again..

Been here many times but this time the service was no go. They said they were busy but everyone around got around got served. We ordered tea and scones and waited 35 mins. The excuse was they were busy. Really spoiled our afternoon out!

A very popular place judging by the number of people there. The afternoon tea has a lovely modern twist to it making it stand out from the usual fare. Everything was thoroughly enjoyable. And if the weather is nice they have a lovely outdoor area...

Tasty lunch in a lovely environment. Friendly and helpful staff. Uncovered outdoor seating available. They take food allergies very seriously. Good quality farm shop attached and local farm butchers have shop in car park. Lots of parking.

Absolutely lovely in almost all respects - food, service, environment etc etc. Only improvement I would suggest is to have more menu choices which are garlic free - we were advised that only 3 items on the extensive menu did not contain garlic so my...

Cafe not very good unfortunately. Ordered a Flat White that came out more like instant coffee. Also ordered Eggs Benedict and bagel was not very toasted and sauce was cold and watery. Quite poor which is a shame because the place looks lovely.

The food was tasty and the staff were efficient and helpful. The restaurant and toilets were as always spotlessly clean. The shop is always an added bonus after our visit to the cafe.

They seem to have a lot of fish in the menu which I don’t eat. Ordered a burger. It was ok with a brioche bun.

09/04/2022 - bought a packet of sausage meat. Once I got home I notice it was 2 days passed its use-by date. Rang the store and was advised I could return to swap it. After declining the 1-hour round trip, I was offered a refund,...

I recently visited Pearce‘s farm shop café for afternoon tea with my family as a late Mother’s Day treat. We were running late for our table but the staff are very accommodating when we rang up in advance. When we did arrive they took our...

Often visit the farm shop as it is very local to us, but first time eating in the café and had a great experience. We booked for the breakfast, and as a gluten/dairy free veggie they were very accommodating. The portions are very generous, and...

We were passing through the area and stopped for lunch. The staff in the cafe are so friendly it was really something. The soup was lovely.

Lovely afternoon tea with excellent service. Good for anyone who has an allergy , the waitress bought out a separate tier cake stand. My favourite was the sausage roll and the cake tier. I would recommend the butchers and the farm shop too. I brought...

Terrible breakfast. Breakfast arrived about 3 minutes after ordering which means it couldn’t have been freshly cooked. Mushrooms rock hard and cold. The scrambled eggs were like powdered eggs you would get in a cheap hotel buffet. When asked if the eggs were freshly cooked,...

Our visit was on a Sunday morning and I believe it was the first time they had opened on a Sunday since before lockdown. I decided to book here as it was recommended by a friend who said the breakfasts were nice. When booking however...

Took my daughter for lunch (online booking needed) and our burgers were lovely, homemade and meaty. The fresh orange juice was delicious. Good service in an an attractive purpose built barn with outside seating looking out over fields. We chose pumpkins and gourds from the...

Group of 7 teenagers girls in for a birthday breakfast had bought a Cake to surprise their friend. The girls asked for some plates for the cake only to be charged £1.50 each for the use of the plates even after spending £90.00 on breakfast....

12 of us went for my mums 70th bday best place Iv been in a long time clean food was lovely staff were amazingly friendly and helpful with 4 children under 3 nothing was to much absolutely nothing to complain about will defo be going...

Regular here to this cafe restaurant at Pearces. To the back of the farm shop is a relaxing cafe that offers a very high level of food for such an environment. We had Smoked Haddock Scotch Egg with curried mussels, Samphire & parsley mash -...

It has been great to see this farm shop returning from lockdown as good as, if not better, than before. The usual breakfast menu includes a superb Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and, of course, their full English but the lunchtime selection has many more...

This is the second time that we've been here (Pre Covid times). Once more we enjoyed fast polite service in the cafe and enjoyed our coffees with cakes whilst catching up with family. We were all very impressed that the tables were cleaned carefully after...

We had a lovely afternoon tea today. Pleasantly served. Nice tasty selection of savoury items, sandwiches and small cakes. A nice treat on a wet Saturday afternoon. Definitely value for money.

Lovely farm shop with a great selection. Well kept grounds with good parking. Wonderful afternoon tea - everything was delicious and plenty of tea on tap. Bright and airy rustic barn. Would definitely recommend.

This was my first time visiting and we thought the food and service was great. There was plenty of outdoor seating with beautiful views. The farm shops was brilliant as well! The lemon drizzle cake was delicious!! My only complaint is the toilets, one of...

I have eaten at Pearces Farm Shop for many years and enjoyed many good meals, but the fish and chips I had earlier this week was the worst ever. The tasteless fish was smothered in greasy batter, I would say 25% fish, the rest batter,...

Booked afternoon tea for four. Cafe very Covid secure and aware. The staff were super helpful and responsive. The afternoon tea was lovely and a bit different to others I've had and I preferred this offer. Nice balance of sweet and savoury items. Thoroughly enjoyed...

Had a great meal here. The food was lovely, tasted fresh and homemade. Staff were friendly and attentive even though it was very busy on our visit. It’s a bit pricey, £2 for 3 slices of bread and butter kind of steep for bread. The...

I have used a few farm shops lately and this one is the best encountered. The quality of produce is unrivalled anywhere. Top quality vegetables and fruit. No withered, past their sell by date offerings. As well as plentiful food of all types - fish...

The food is plentiful, but not the best value. Staff are friendly and the place is spotlessly clean. However, booking a table is a serious kerfuffle and not for the faint hearted!

Made us feel unwelcome. Shocking prices for dirty cup, chipped tea pot and undercooked flat scone and a ton of drink I took to drink on the car due to a fly in my glass. Had I ordered the croque monsieur which is essentially posh...

Group of 6 for a long await meet up for lunch. Met by friendly staff. Lovely clean restaurant. Attentive staff no problems with service. Crispy duck salad was superb. Guest had the asparagus, fish and scampi which they all agreed was great. Only downside was...

Stopped off for a coffee and cake whilst in the area. This is an upmarket well-stocked farm shop with a good cafe. As is often the case in these sort of places, prices were slightly high. Coffee and cake was nice and sat outside overlooking...

I arrived today with an hour to kill, looked at the menu and thought it a bit expensive for what I was having. Waited half an hour for a simple item , was only a third full so not even busy. Will not return which...

Visited today had a table booked for 12pm . Very happy with the reception and were shown to our table which unfortunately was located right by the entrance and had full exposure to the elements. I had my mother who is 85 and our dear friend who is 82 . We ordered our food and sadly the weather changed and it started to rain . I asked our server if we could move out of the rain to an empty table i was advised that this was not possible as all tables were reserved. So our food arrived which was lovely but i had to consume mine whilst being rained on . During this time the tables that were reserved remained empty. Needless to say we did not stay for desserts nor coffees. Upon payment i pointed out my dissatisfaction but was not really offered any recourse. The tables were still empty. This was a big disappointment as the two ladies hadn't meat up for over a year.

Delicious pie, lot of meat, veggies, price not low but worth that taste, amount of food on a plate, perfectly done boiled veggies. Only 1 thing could be proved - food was not warm enough. Friendly staff. Great choice of frozen ready meals with Pearce's label and wide range of frozen seafood both in really good prices. Delicious smoked shrimps.

Took my mum for lunch at Pearce's on Wednesday and I must say we were both very impressed at the organisation of the cafe during these difficult times. The waitresses were hardworking and very attentive. The food was lovely. I had the duck salad and mum the fish and chips. Can't wait to return again!

I very much enjoyed the farm shop and we bought a fair amount in there, however the cafe was quite simply a let down due to a rude staff member who presented herself as the manager I think.It was a first outing since lockdown with my mum and dad and my 3YO twin daughters. We thought it would be something very special. I phoned to book and stressed twice that could we have outside seating as my mum and dad are very concerned about covid and being indoors. I ended the conversation stressing the point again and was told that 'yes yes, don't worry of course'. When we arrived the waitresses straight away said it wasn't possible to have an outside table as there are no notes on the booking (as if to say it was our fault). The manager then came over and proceeded to say in a very stern and rude manner that it was impossible to sit us outside. My dad then gently said that it was a fault of theirs and we didn't want to stay inside. She kept saying that 'we make mistakes' but getting in an increasingly aggressive manner - she even blamed it on her colleague (who I presume wasn't there) that "I know who it was, she's Italian!). She then proceeded to try to turn it around to tell us off for coming into the restaurant the wrong way through the shop, even though we went to the toilets first to wash our hands- which I thought was wholly unproffessional. We were then discussing what other options we had amongst ourselves and then she said well I can sit you outside. So clearly not impossible! There were two other free tables outside the whole time we were seated. It made what I wanted to be a special experience sour. Not once did she come over to apologise to us or offer any thing in way of consolation. I didn't particularly want to stay after the confrontation as I couldn't quite believe the tone of her voice towards us but my mum and dad were quite hungry at this point (it was a 3pm booking that they could only do). It is a shame as the views are lovely and I wanted to come back to try the afternoon tea with my husband but I wouldn't want to be faced with such rudeness.Having said all of this, our waitress, Andrea did make up for it somewhat as she was extremely friendly. The food was O.K and a bit over priced.

Unfortunately the manageress of this establishment made every excuse possible not give us a table, making excuses such as the tables are all reserved and it would take too long to serve an afternoon tea. Even when we asked if we could just have a coffee and cake instead she still made excuses and said she could not fit us in even though there were a few empty tables!! Not impressed. Spent quite a bit of money in the farm shop but obviously our money is not good enough for the cafe! You would think that in these uncertain time’s that snobbery would take a back seat....beware if you’re not in your Sunday best when you visit!

Had a lovely lunch here today. My first experience of eating out since before the start of the pandemic. Menu reduced but not restrictive. Food tasty including mini dessert and coffee. Staff friendly,courteous and seemingly happy on their first day back. Covid safety procedures, were, well explained on booking, very clear signage etc. My only criticism is that the staff were almost too nice to the total idiots who seem incapable of reading safety notices and following instructions that are there to keep everyone safe.Thank you Pearces.

What a delight to visit your beautiful farm shop set in the gorgeous Hertfordshire countryside, surrounded by stunning scenery. A warm welcome greeted us and we were able to find everything we were looking for and it was a feast for the senses. The staff were friendly and helpful with all that we looking for.We will definitely come again to visit the lovely cafe and you can be sure we will be recommending you to our friends.

I love Pearce's afternoon tea, it's delicious. I'd recommend it as a place to meet up with friends and work colleagues, can't fault the service and cleanliness and with views to die for what more can you ask for. I'm often here. Don't take my word for it though, try it yourself, you won't be disappointed. 5*s all round.

My daughter treated me to afternoon tea as an early Mother's Day gift and what a wonderful treat it was! I've been fortunate enough to take afternoon tea at some very elite establishments but have to say that I enjoyed Pearce's afternoon tea just as much if not more.A top tier of warm savoury tasty bites and a fresh prawn cocktail, a middle tier of fresh flavoursome sandwiches and blinis, a bottom tier of pretty cakes and pastries with a side dish of freshly baked scones, cream and jam. A large pot of tea for two which poured with no drips or mishaps, (very important and something far more expensive places fail to deliver). For the first time ever we ate it all up because it wasn't too heavy or too sweet and sickly but just right.Service was friendly and attentive despite the cafe being very busy. Often I find a table of two women can be overlooked but not so here. The cafe is warm and bright with a lovely view over the fields. Before or after a wander around the shop looking at all the wares on display is a must.Absolutely delightful from beginning to end. Treat yourself.

To noisy,and to many children,service iffy,food very average,good parking,will not be coming back for a long time.

My friends and I had a lovely lunch. We hadn't seen each other for a while and decided to go to Pearce's Farm Shop and Café. On arrival they asked if we had booked a table, which we hadn't and didn't realise we had to do so due to the popularity of the Cafe. The waitresses were so obliging and managed to sort a table for us. The food was absolutely lovely and the service was prompt and waitresses couldn't do enough for us. We had a little browse and a shop after and had a wonderful day. Definitely recommend.

Had a lovely Saturday lunch with my parents here, we were seated really quickly and service was good. The food was great, we all had the cajun burger and it was great, had a really good level of spice which was surprising. The chips were nice and crispy, would say it would've been nice with a salad on the side. One of the best things is that you can go to the shop afterwards and pick up some of the cakes and pastries which is nice to be able to bring something home with you. A lovely Saturday lunch!

I had lunch today after a meeting, and the staff were friendly, lovely setting and good food. The shop is vast and although not cheap, there’s a huge variety of interesting produce there and you get what you pay for. I’d definitely recommend it.

My wife and I have been frequenting the Farm shop for a number of years, and the personal welcome and fantastic service stands out each and every time.The shop is always stocked extremely well with fresh and seasonal produce - and it is a credit to the management team who are always stocking the shelves with interesting, seasonal and tasty treats. Whilst the fresh food is faultless, the frozen section, cheese selection and cured meats are wonderfully selected. I am a window shopper at the best of times, but always walk away with something I probably shouldn’t when I visit here. The cafe in my opinion, is outstanding. It is definitely advisable to book - which speaks numbers for the combined quality of food and service. Being involved in this industry - understanding the sheer volume of customers they regularly look after with such high standards is a testament to the deserved success Pearce’s have achieved. We go out of our way to dine here at least once a month, be it for breakfast or lunch. Time and time again our expectations are met and surpassed. There is always something interesting to choose from, and whether it is a comfort snack that you can have all year round, or a seasonal special that is slightly more luxurious, I am never disappointed. Today, we popped in for a slice of cake and I was blown away by the Duck and Hoi Sin wrap; a simple dish, but executed so well with a great amount of care to flavour and presentation. The atmosphere in the Cafe is vibrant, and rightfully so; a full house is a full house, but fortunately the tables have great space, so we have never felt on top of anybody else, especially when we bring our three year old son. The familiar faces of the exceptional front of house team are always so accommodating, friendly and offer brilliant service despite often being at full capacity. In essence, this is the perfect place for a quick bite, long lunch, coffee and cake - or sublime breakfast (try the smashed avocado on sourdough with poached eggs - add the black pudding, you wont regret it!)Congratulations to the Pearce family and a huge thank you to each member of staff that try so hard - you lot are the best! J

Visited Saturday for lunch, ordered the winter roasted vegetable salad, very bland, the vegetables were just boiled and tasteless not roasted and nicely caramelised, at nearly £14 was not worth the money a few bits of crispy flat bread and lots of lettuce.

2nd visit here. Good choice of interesting meals, freshly cooked and served in generous portions. Had haddock, spinach & poached egg on sourdough toast - yum. Wide selection of delectable cakes, with gluten-free options available. Staff are helpful and obliging; they always seem to be friendly and efficient. Prices are very reasonable.There is a shop next to the restaurant. This is full of foodie delights but also stocks beautiful fresh fruit, veg and plants. It’s a good place to find quirky and unusual gifts as well.Spotless toilets.Ample parking, as it’s set in lush countryside.

After a visit with family down for Xmas we came back again Jan and once more the experience and food was top draw. Thank you to front and back of house staff!

I met a friend for breakfast here, we hadn't booked we just took a chance and we were seated without any fuss. We felt there were some very good points about the cafe and some not so good.

We went here for Breakfast, food and service very good, I had Avocado and poached eggs on toast, eggs perfectly cooked and very nice, and a full English, again very nice.

Was recommended by a friend for afternoon tea. Definitely not disappointed. Wonderful staff. Welcoming and friendly. Great atmosphere. Plenty of savoury and sweet treats. We will definitely be back. PS Flowerbomb Gin and tonic finished our afternoon off a treat.

Really disappointed to find the farm shop and cafe closed on 27.12.19 when the sign on the gate and their website said they were open. It's a waste of my time and fuel. I came from another county to this establishment. I understand that they want to give their staff a decent break over Christmas and N.Y. but they should not mislead people into believing that they are open when they're not. It's a poor show. Potential customers and a white delivery van arrived while I was here to find locked gates, so it's definitely not just me who expected this place to be open.

Should have heeded warning bells when checking in as long wait and then had to prove we had booked a table. A real lengthy interrogation! The batter on fish resembled sponge, very soggy. My complaint fell on deaf ears. There was definitely a lack of management present. So a very disappointing christmas lunch.

Came with my son as I was treating him for Christmas. Had lunch- no alcohol or desserts. The bill came I was more happy to just pass over my card until my son stopped me and questioned why it was so expensive. When checking the bill we found that a dessert and a bottle of wine was added to our bill. We called the waitress over and questioned this. She then proceeded to inform us that the table next to us didn’t pay their bill in full so to make up for this so they don’t have to pay for it themselves that they have added it to our bill!! This wasn’t by mistake it was very bluntly told this way to us. I of course did not pay for this! Please be aware as I would of paid if my son hadn’t checked.

We had an early flight back to Stansted and stopped here for breakfast on our way home. It was great. Served very quickly, food arrived fast, lots of choices to accommodate any diet.

I love farm shops, it’s always worth spending that little bit more there. The shop itself sells some amazing food.

I was working at east Herts GC next door and we came there for late breakfast and it was quite busy for a garden centre cafe and now I know why it was excellent service, lovely fresh tasty food and a nice venue and i would recommend to anyone in the area really nice place and and a big farm shop adjacent to it where I bought some of there tomato ketchup from as it was so nice! Thanks i will be back when next in the area for sure

Visited for breakfast and we were lucky to get a table as we hadn’t booked and apparently it’s such a popular venue that we should have - we got the last table.

Visited again this morning for an informal chat with business colleagues. Excellent service with a smile. Great coffee. The staff could not have been more accommodating. Roger from Hamels Park.

Went on a Monday and nearly all tables reserved. We were able to be accommodated but it was clear we were an imposition! We were practically chased out of the cafe. Never felt so unwelcome and its such a shame because it is a nice spot, our food was good and it's a good little shop. The staff are just rude! They really didn't like us being there as mums with babies (until there was a fantastic marketing opportunity when we had the babies outside dressed as pumpkins that is). Really wont be rushing to return ie recommending. Second experience here like this.

Have been to Pearces farm many times, we generally go afterschool, we are aware of the opening times, every time now, we are made aware of what time they shut( we know)constantly. We are told drinks machine are shut down just after 5pm. We are told we are shutting soon, we always make sure we are gone 10-15 minutes before shutting. I won’t be returning. We are even told we are shutting as we try and walk out of shop to car park. Seriously guys, just put a sign up at 4.40om saying you don’t want clients.

Meeting a friend from Ireland arriving at Stanstead we had breakfast at Pearce's arriving at 8.30am. We were warmly greeted and seated at a table by the window with a lovely view. Service was friendly and efficient. Food was excellent the Avocado on Sourdough with poached eggs were delicious cooked as requested. Scrambled eggs on toast was very good. We had a very leisurely breakfast in lovely surroundings. Had a look in the shop on the way which had some lovely gift idea's might have to revisit soon.

My visit was a birthday present from my daughter, and she was able to change the booking from 2 people to 3 via a quick phone call on the day.