Awards, Reviews and Customer Comments

Here at Lovaton Farm we know that our meat is delicious, good value and good for the environment, but you don't have to take our word for it. This page lists some of the awards we've won over the past few years along with comments from our customers and a few of the magazine articles that have been written about Jane and the farm.

Taste of the West Awards 2011

GOLD
Shoulder of lamb
Mince beef

SILVER
Beef Brisket - Dexter x Devon
Beef Topside - Dexter x Devon
Pork and Beef Sausages

BRONZE
Pork Fillet - Gloucester Old Spot
Beef Steak and Onion Burgers

See all the 2011 Winners on the Taste of the West Website

Devon Tourism Awards Awards 2011

GOLD PRODUCT AWARDS
Sirloin Steak (Dexter x Devon)
Dry Cure Back Bacon (Old Spot Pork)

See all the 2011 Winners on the Devon Tourism Awards Website

"When I cut into my rump steak it was so tender I though it must be fillet.
Imagine my delight when I tried the fillet!"

Tanya, Plymouth

Taste of the West Awards 2010

BRONZE
Topside - Dexter Beef
Rib Eye Steak - Dexter Beef
Leg of Lamb - Lleyn Lamb

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"Our box arrived today and we opened it with anticipated glee.....and we were not dissapointed!!!"

R & J

Taste of the West Awards 2009

GOLD
Beef Rib on the Bone - Dexter x Devon

SILVER
Sirloin Steak - Dexter x Devon Beef
Rolled Loin of Lamb - Lleyn Lamb

BRONZE
Valentine Steak - Lleyn Lamb
Leg of Pork - Gloucester Old Spot

For more information about Taste of the West Awards, please visit their website

"We ate the beef fillet, it was so lovely, we gave a toast to thank you"

Karen

Taste of the West Awards 2008

SILVER
Italian Tomato & Herb Meatballs
Gloucester Old Spot Chipolatas

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"The beef was beautiful, only the highest compliments from my guests!"

Mr Edwards, North Wales

Taste of the West Awards 2006 and 2007

GOLD 2007
Rump Steak - Dexter x Devon Beef

SILVER 2007
Fillet Steak - Dexter x Devon Beef
Rolled Loin of Lamb - Lleyn Lamb

SILVER 2006
Rump Steak - Dexter x Devon Beef
Fillet Steak - Dexter x Devon Beef

For more information about Taste of the West Awards, please visit their website

"Good creamy fat and good marbling throughout the meat. Properly chined. Very tender - superbly so! Melt in the mouth taste and quite remarkable. A cracking piece of beef"

Judges' Comment when awarding a Gold award
to our Dexter x Devon Rib of Beef in 2009

Recipe for Success Article taken from the Dec/Jan 05/06 issues of 'EX1', Exeter's Luxury Lifestyle Magazine. Article by Glen King.

Dinner in Devon and Weekend Away.
Two meals featuring Lovaton Farm produce
photographed on upmarket food blog 'Ur-Food'

Jamie Saves Our Bacon

Is it really possible to put delicious meat on your table, to put animal welfare before cost-cutting and to support British pig farmers without breaking the bank?