Tablehurst Farm Shop and Cafe in Wealden

Tablehurst is a heart-achingly beautiful biodynamic and organic farm with rolling hills, a quirky farm shop and a charming café garden. Most of the produce sold in the shop comes from the farm itself - no food miles!!! The food prepared on site is delicious and the coffee just divine! One of the best-kept secrets of East Sussex, in the heart of the leafy village of Forest Row, Tablehurst is a true gem of a farm, worth visiting.

Stopped off at the outside Cafe here recently on a weekday afternoon. It wasn’t busy and there were two girls serving so staffing wasn’t an issue. Having placed my order I asked the server if she could please give our table a wipe over as to say it was grubby would be an understatement. She asked me which table we were using so she clearly heard my request. No other customers were waiting to to be served. Several minutes later she hadn’t come to wipe the table but appeared with the food and beverages ordered. With nowhere else to put them down rather than make an issue of it we just decided to use the cups and plates from the tray but it was irritating that she couldn’t be bothered to fulfil our simple request. Having put the tray down she went back to the counter to chat with the other server so was in no way pushed for time. I almost got the impression that with this farm being seen as “Eco” and therefore arguably trendy they didn’t feel that they need to go to the trouble of serving customers the way they wish to be served. With an attitude like this it’s very likely that I won’t be the only customer who will have been put off from visiting again of course. Although with its fairly steep prices this cafe will probably make reasonable money from a modest footfall imagine how much better it would do with a more professional approach.

Having never visited before decided to drive down the lane and eventually through the shop buildings to the far car park. Chose some hot drink and investigated the shop which had a brilliant range of organic fruit and veg plus other typical shop items. Also discovered they have 4 bikes for rent which would be good for doing the old railway path. £5 for first hour then basically a fiver each hour all arranged by using the company's APP. Crafty. We will return when wanting a cycle ride for sure. A nice place to visit.

We were extremely disappointed today. We have been cycling to the farm shop and cafe for many years. We accept we are coming out of lockdown and therefore we would need to be patient for drinks and food. However, the poor young girls working behind the ‘cafe bar set up’ were woefully under staffed and inexperienced which led to inordinately long waits. No savoury food was being served so we had to queue up at the shop separately for a sausage roll... which was another 20mins. We used to get a large sausage roll, heated that represented good value because of the quality. Today we paid £2.20 for what was more like a cocktail sausage in pastry! A small slice of lemon cake was £3.50!! The coffee was served with a dirty milk jug that had what can only be described as a piece of leak in the bottom and residue from a previous serving. Just not good enough for the high prices. Many people there today were dissatisfied. Sorry guys, you have really starting to let your customers down and there really is no excuse other than greedy over charging. I so want this to change so I can write a positive review because there are so many positive aspects about the farm.

Very happy with the produce. The price are reasonable. Remembering that organic food is far more nutritious and satisfying since it does not have artificial additive and other crap in it which causes you to need more to actually satisfy you and there is no need to have bulk of it to actually provide the nourishment you need. Somethings I would not buy due to cost as a personal choice but most things are perfectly reasonably priced. IF there was a way to make it cheaper I am sure they would do their best to pass it on. Great for walks of all ages too I think locals are fortunate ot have this farm in our community..

We came here from riding our bikes along the Forest Row. Blindly following google maps meant it took us into Forest Row and back round again but if you turn right instead of turning left into Forest Row, the path will lead you directly to the farm. Would be good if the farm stuck a sign up on the fence to direct those who wanted to come to the farm. It was a hot sunny day and there were no more tables in the shade but the staff were really friendly and let us set up a picnic blanket in the shade, next to the outside cafe. My boys (6 and 8) were so hungry after their ride - we ordered 3 x ice creams, 2 x fizzy drinks, 1 x sausage roll, 2 x cakes, and 1 x latte. Came to £23 which I thought was reasonable for the amount of food and drinks we ordered. We also went to the farm shop. My son loved picking out the vegetables but we couldn't carry very much as we were on our bikes otherwise we would have bought more. All in all I thought it was a really lovely place to visit. We also stopped along the way back on Forest Row to look at the cows and their calves. Toilets are also open and sufficient.

I visited Tablehurst Farm today after three months of self-isolation. I must say I had very high hopes. Unfortunately it did not meet my standards, regarding the food, staff and service. They had a brilliant team before lockdown. What has happened?

We been coming to Tablehurst for a while now, it used to be lovely. The shop manager is passive aggressive and totally uninterested in providing a decent service. It's like customers are an inconvenience to her, there is just no customer service here at all from anyone anymore. The shop is a mess, looks dirty as well with no organisation at all. The layout doesn't flow. There is no care here. What has happened? Too much competition to return here.

Fantastic place for lunch and shopping. On a nice day perfectly combined with a walk ... great frittata and salads. Wood fired pizza, cakes, good coffee and a great range of teas. Lovely service... natural and honest food and organic farming.

Nice farm shop, expensive though so not really 'community' as they claim as price wise it would put a lot off from shopping there. Continually told 'organic' to everything as if that justifies pricing. Cafe is TINY, just 3 indoor tables (very cramped so be prepared to sit with someone else...) else it's eat outdoors. In February this isn't such a pleasant experience, and if you are the type to enjoy lunch slightly later, 1.30-ish we arrived we asked about sandwiches and was told what was left was one bacon sandwich - organic of course - but between a few of us one bacon sandwich was not going to suit so clearly get here early if you want a choice of sandwiches/options. We left and went to a lovely regular cafe in the town centre instead. Shame really, was looking forward to salad/sandwich type lunch, a walk around the farm....wouldn't recommend and not sure I see what the fuss is about this place to be honest.

I don’t think there is another cafe or shop around where the focus is on local quality as much as it is here. Fabulous staff and very tasty.

Visited here recently and cant believe how things have been tweaked for the better both for the farm and the community. You can now browse in the farm shop and find all the ingredients needed for many meals and not at an over inflated price for biodynamic/organic produce. The staff are happy and it shows when they chat to you and answer any questions. Looking forward to visiting again soon. Cafe is lovely, especially the new wood fire heated seating.

Tablehurst is a fantastic farm shop - no doubts or arguments. But it can no longer claim to serve the local community. Only the well off can afford these prices and while shopping there may have been a little luxury for quite a few people it is now completely over the top. New shop management seem to be more interested in being a trendy gourmet destination for green yuppies. Was stunned when the shop manager asked me to vote for the store in the Sussex food shop of the year, saying ‘you can vote repeatedly if you do so from different devices’ surely not the ethos the trust espouses.

Very expensive for a cafe, yes i understand that it's none profit but the prices reflect London prices! the hygiene could be better, the meat in the shop is very good but again very high in price.

We both ate the farmers breakfast, which is essentially a cooked breakfast with farm eggs, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, tomato and homemade baked beans and bread. I never knew a cooked breakfast could taste so good! The homemade baked beans are the best I’ve ever tasted, the sausages, bacon and mushrooms were full of flavour and perfectly seasoned. Friendly service.

I get it. Community run venture, no profit, all organic. And its a great idea. However I found the food in the cafe (lunch) to be only so-so. Exception is the sausage roll which, whilst expensive, was delicious. Rest of what I and friends had...

The café is very small and lacks ambience. Narrow seats, wobbly stools, tight space. We ordered 2 sausage rolls and were charged £10.00 for the privilege. They were nice enough, made with organic pork, but £5.00 per sausage roll? The price is inexcusable and we...

In a lovely, tucked away location, a venue such as this should and could be so much better! I understand that, at the time of our visit, it was school holidays and the cafe staff consisted of teenagers - but they very quickly dampened our...

£2.90 for a straight coffee in the café? You are taking the pi@@.. This alone means I will bypass next time

The website suggests that there is a good choice of food - WRONG. Everything is well overpriced and the service is non-existent. We bought some bread thinking it was fresh that day, but when we got it home, we realised that it was far from...

We ate here in the middle of a long walk. The choice of the food in the cafe is considerable. Pastries, soup and bread, Frittata, sausage roll, baked potato and salads.There are several different salads and all are tasty. The Frittata is amazing. The price...

Lovely shop but taking the mickey on prices £4.30 for a FROZEN sausage roll for one. Need I say any more.

Absolutely wonderful trip to collect the organic biodynamic meat and veg. What can I say other than byy great quality ingredients from here, and make some wonderful food!

I came to eat here with my friends after a long bike ride and the food was honestly unmatched. I had the banoffee cake and it was super healthy and absolutely divine. Add to this that everything is organic and grown on the farm so...

We’ve been before but this time we chose quiche and the only veg on offer apart from very tired salad. Someone else had their sausage roll etc. We ordered drinks but I also ordered a glass of water. It’s not cheap either. Took food to...

Utterly scrumptious pasty along with a very smooth latte as well as excellent friendly service! Will definitely come here again and bring the family. Food does run out so be flexible when you arrive 😉.

We absolutely love tablehurst farm, the ethos, the produce and the organic earthy vibe. Do not expect a daylesford organics experience... this is rough and ready. Food is good, and the only reason for my average rating was that they had sold out of almost...

Very nice people and good-coffee and cakes, but just a little expensive, the meat is top quality and being organic not cheap, but thats what you have to pay for if you want top tasting produce and good animal welfare.

We have visited Tablehurst Farm to pick up produce with our grandchildren who live in Forest Row and have used their small adjoining restaurant to enjoy home made fresh organic soups and salads. Most of the seating is on picnic tables and they have special...

It’s busy and the meat very expensive and do not look fresh. Surprised how they can sell fillet of beef for £80/kg that looks at least a week old. For less price they’d have a better turn around and would be able to actually sell...

Nice, wholesome food, nothing fancy. Choice limited but fresh. Seating arrangements tight, we had problems trying to find a seat. .

Sono venuta in questa Farm con la mia famiglia l'anno scorso. Abbiamo preso del cibo sano per fare un pranzo...

I visited the farm with my friend and family a few days ago and had a wonderful time. The food was amazing and a can fully recommend the Tumeric tea from the cafe which I had with coconut milk. I look forward to visiting again...

The produce available is many and varied, their fresh fruit a particular favourite. Also the free range poultry is of very high quality . The only thing I can criticise are the prices that can be a little steep.

Community type farm, great place to take the kids for a run around. Great farm shop and local baked products. The cafe serves good coffee and a wide range of food too. There was a latin inspired bbq set up when we went, which was...

I dropped in last weekend with my son and granddaughters. They enjoyed helping us pick out some fruit for the weekend, then we popped inside to buy some of their delicious gluten free sausages. A sit down and a drink was called for so I...

Community type farm, great place to take the kids for a run around. Great farm shop and local baked products. The cafe serves good coffee and a wide range of food too. There was a latin inspired bbq set up when we went, which was...

Brilliant lovely place. Great food, watched them building a Staw Bale cottage, said hello to the pigs and cows.evetyone there eas very friendly.

I just visited this place after a weekend away and it is amazing . Selling great food fresh vegetables and meat/ poultry from their own animals . You must also visit sister farm Plaw Hatch which is about 10 minutes drive away for raw milk...

Three generations of a family went to the farm. What a very pleasant unexpected surprise. A community working farm allowing access all areas, close up to the lambs, an excellent home produce cafe, and a ecological straw house being built. Any volunteers accepted. Open all...

We stopped here to try the cafe and see the local organic products in the farm shop. Great coffee and pasty, fairly extensive menu and prices average. The seating inside leaves a bit to be desired as they are few and fixed, probably will seat...

I love this place and visit all of the time. I love their ethics and ethos and the food is really good all of the time. Their meat is amazing quality, they stock a great range of veggies, wine etc.. Whatever you need they have...

The cafe is lovely, although relatively expressive it was good quality refreshments we had. The shop is lovely and the farm it's self which you can walk around is perfect for children. A lovely find.

Come here quite often, either to stop off after a cycle ride or with my wife for a coffee and cake. Do pizza on Friday + BBQ on Saturday. Great selection of cakes (peppermint slice is yummy) + pastries and bread from Flint Owl bakery...

Came here two different time for lunch. First time, got the quiche and a potato salad - both good. Quiche was full of fresh vegetables. The second time, we ordered pizza. I got a meat pizza which I shared and was somewhat disappointed with the...

Wonderful, healthy and delicious food produced on the farm. I can recommend this without reservation!

a small cafe offering farm sourced organic cakes and platters. The choice is tempting and different and it is worth going out n a limb to try something different as their dishes are fun of flavour and recognisable for the different ingredients

The farm is always a lovely relaxed trip. We had pizza in the outdoor seating area and it was delicious. Will visit again to try something new.

Tablehurst Farm is dear to my heart- I must have started going there twenty years ago. The farm is run according to biodynamic principles and never a happier bunch of animals could you ever see. The vegetables are grown the same way and if you...

While in Forest Row, took a drive out of town and found Tablehurst with a cafe and organic farm shop run by the community. Situated on the outskirts of Forest Row - a small village that prides itself on being unique - certainly true. Tablehurst...

The view may not be great and the surroundings rather basic (signs say they're saving up for composting toilets to replace the current arrangements), but the food is absolutely top notch. We enjoyed freshly prepared soup and turkey casserole - both of which were meals...

Their long and winding road (thought I might fall of the edge of the Earth) leads to the cafe and farm shop. Gone by 1320, when I arrived, was their beef casserole that I bet was every bit as good as its replacement, a home-made...

As is evident, name tells it all. Tablehurst is a farm. A serene and peaceful place with sweeping views of Sussex countryside. From milk to meat and vegetables, grown and sold on the premises. 100% organic. Just the right place to take your children to...

I ordered a Turkey Crown for Christmas and went to collect today - I order a 2kg Turkey and get given a 3.5kg Turkey? this being double the price of what I originally thought it would be. I asked why this was, only to be...

My aunt lives in East Grinstead and she bought me here to buy some groceries and have lunch. Wonderful little coffee shop with homemade food like soups,salads and vegetarian quiche and freshly made juices. Most of the fruits, vegetables and meat sold in store are...

Very good veg but can't see why a chicken old hen can justify being £25 who prices there goods It's never worth that I will stick to there veg and breads

Fantastic produce, especially the butchers. Some of the best steak you'll ever taste. Nice people and good cafe though breakfast not cheap. Especially like the Saturday BBQ which is very good value

We visited the cafe and shop during our summer break and had a fantastic experience! Friendly staff, beautiful coffee and amazing sausage rolls! Wonderful fresh meat and vegetables on offer as well! Next time we will try the Pizzas!

A splendid real farm shop and cafe. Lovely fresh biodynamic vegetables, rare breed meat; the best gluten free sausages we have ever tasted! The shop also sells artisan bread, free range eggs plus much more. Visit plaw hatch farm shop too - same charity also...

Everything is organic, and very clean and apetising, so we visit every week, although 25 miles from Brighton, it is SO worth the trip. We buy our weekly fruit, veg and meat, (little need to visit supermarkets now) then have a lovely organic meal in...

The one place we love to shop. Can't complain about anything except that U wish the Sat BBQ was for a tad longer, till 3pm Great coffee too

Just the best place to stop on a cycle ride along the Forest Way! Great sausage rolls, lovely cakes and if you have room to carry some fresh veg away then this is the place to get it!

Popped in here with a friend who buys some of their organic produce from there shop, The cafe is somewhat small so we ended up eating our cake outside, which was rather cold. Ideally they need a bigger indoor area. The offer a good selection...