COURTEENHALL BEEF FARMBOX

over 350 years of FARMING IN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

The Courteenhall FarmBox

For our third FarmBox, we’re proud to partner with Courteenhall Farm in South Northamptonshire led by farmer Johnny Wake. A former doctor, he now runs the family estate and has embraced regenerative agriculture as both a necessity and a philosophy.

With over 350 years of family history rooted in this land, Courteenhall embodies the balance between heritage and innovation. From its hardy Traditional Hereford cattle, to the biodiversity they support, to the principles of long-term stewardship that shape every decision - this is a farm working in harmony with nature.

In the films below, Johnny shares his journey into regenerative farming, explains why FarmBox creates such vital connections between farmer and consumer, and introduces the unique cattle that make Courteenhall’s beef so special.

Every box is a direct connection to this farm, its values, and its story.

FARM BOX: Courteenhall Farm Traditional Hereford Beef by The Ethical Butcher

£160.00

Tax included.

For FarmBox #3 we’re partnering with Courteenhall Farm in South Northamptonshire, owned and run by farmer Johnny Wake. Once a doctor, now a regenerative farmer, Johnny stewards 350 years of family land with Traditional Hereford cattle and a philosophy of heritage, innovation and harmony with nature.

To showcase the full character of this exceptional beef, we’ve curated a box of cuts from across the animal. From steaks and roasts to slow cooks, it’s everything you need to fill your fridge, stock your freezer, and share memorable meals with family and friends.

Not every box will be identical (see alternatives) but will contain:

250g sirloin steak
300g rump steak
2 x 200g flat iron or bavette steak
1.5kg hot roast (topside or silverside)
1.5kg flat brisket
500g chuck slice
1kg short rib
2 x 500g beef mince
2 x 500g high fat beef mince
500g diced beef
4 x 150g beef burgers

Limited availability. Delivery 30th September, 1st and 2nd October ONLY.

Meet the farmer

In this film we meet Johnny Wake, the “accidental farmer” who swapped a career in medicine for a life in agriculture.

Today, he runs Courteenhall Farm in South Northamptonshire, a family estate with over 350 years of history.

Johnny reflects on stepping into that legacy, the challenges of modern farming, and how a lack of fixed ideas led him to discover regenerative agriculture.

What started as necessity has become conviction - a belief that farming must be about long-termism.

Watch as Johnny shares his journey into regeneration and what it means to farm with the next generation in mind.

Meet the animals

At Courteenhall, heritage is written into the land - and into the livestock. The farm is home to Traditional Hereford cattle, a breed Johnny’s family has raised for generations.

Hardy, slow-growing and perfectly suited to life outdoors, they require little more than fresh water, a salt lick, and wide open pastures.

The Herefords are part of a much bigger picture: from grazing patterns that shape the land to dung beetles and other species that rely on them. By keeping cattle outside year-round, Courteenhall sustains an entire ecosystem while producing beef of exceptional quality.

FORTHCOMING.

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Pasture Raised Pork FarmBox

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