Devon Farm Kitchen
Rainbow House, Rowcroft Hospice, Torquay, TQ2 5LS
Member Overview
What is Devon Farm Kitchen?
Devon Farm Kitchen is an award-winning social enterprise based in South Devon, established by Rowcroft Hospice in 2021 to generate sustainable income for hospice care across the region. Their team of chefs and dietitians prepare delicious handmade frozen meals using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, delivering high-quality food directly to homes throughout South Devon.
Every meal purchased helps support Rowcroft Hospice's specialist care services, meaning customers can enjoy great food while making a positive difference to their local community.
What does Devon Farm Kitchen offer?
Devon Farm Kitchen delivers a range of handmade frozen meals, soups and desserts that are carefully prepared in Devon and frozen for freshness.
Customers can expect:
- Over 60 meal choices
- Vegetarian options
- Gluten-free options
- Smaller portion meals
- Handmade desserts
- Soups and light meals
- Easy oven and microwave cooking
- Home delivery throughout South Devon
A Unique Ceramic Plate Delivery Service
Devon Farm Kitchen is believed to be the first organisation of its kind to deliver frozen meals on fully reusable ceramic plates and bowls rather than plastic trays. Plates are collected, sanitised and reused during future deliveries.
Our Specialities
- Handmade frozen meals
- Devon meal delivery
- Reusable ceramic plate meal service
- Locally sourced ingredients
- Frozen meals for older adults
- Meals supporting hospice care
- Sustainable meal delivery
- Gluten-free meals
- Vegetarian meals
- Devon soups and desserts
- Home-delivered ready meals
- Social enterprise food service
Why Choose Devon Farm Kitchen?
Devon Farm Kitchen combines outstanding food with social impact, sustainability and local sourcing.
What Makes Devon Farm Kitchen Different?
- Established by Rowcroft Hospice
- All profits support hospice care
- Meals handmade by chefs and dietitians
- Locally sourced Devon ingredients wherever possible
- Reusable ceramic plates and bowls
- Zero plastic meal presentation
- Strong commitment to reducing waste
- Friendly DBS-checked delivery drivers
- Multi award-winning service
Sustainability & Provenance
The business champions sustainability through:
- Reusable ceramic crockery
- Recyclable and compostable packaging
- Reduced food miles
- Local sourcing from Devon farmers and fishermen
- Responsible food waste management
Ingredients include Devon vegetables, high-welfare meats and fish sourced from local suppliers, including Brixham's fishing industry.
Awards & Recognition
Devon Farm Kitchen has received recognition from organisations like Food Drink Devon, and has been recognised for its innovative and sustainable approach to meal delivery.
Where Can You Find Devon Farm Kitchen?
Devon Farm Kitchen is based at Rainbow House in Torquay, where its team prepares and coordinates the delivery of handmade frozen meals across South Devon. Established by Rowcroft Hospice, the service delivers nutritious, chef-prepared meals directly to customers' homes while helping to fund hospice care in the local community.
Opening Hours
- Monday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Delivery Area
Devon Farm Kitchen delivers throughout South Devon, covering much of the Rowcroft Hospice catchment area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Devon Farm Kitchen?
Devon Farm Kitchen is an award-winning social enterprise established by Rowcroft Hospice in 2021. Based in South Devon, the business creates and delivers handmade frozen meals prepared by chefs and dietitians using high-quality local ingredients, with all profits helping to support hospice care across the region.
What makes Devon Farm Kitchen different?
Devon Farm Kitchen is the first meal delivery service of its kind to use fully reusable ceramic plates and bowls instead of plastic trays. Customers simply wash the crockery after use, and it is collected, sanitised and reused on the next delivery.
What meals do you offer?
The menu includes more than 60 handmade dishes, including:
Traditional British favourites
Vegetarian meals
Gluten-free options
Smaller portion meals
Soups
Desserts
All meals are prepared in Devon and frozen to lock in freshness and flavour
Traditional British favourites
Vegetarian meals
Gluten-free options
Smaller portion meals
Soups
Desserts
All meals are prepared in Devon and frozen to lock in freshness and flavour
Are the meals made fresh?
Yes. Every meal is hand-prepared by skilled chefs and dietitians using fresh ingredients before being frozen immediately to maintain quality, flavour and nutritional value.
Where do your ingredients come from?
Devon Farm Kitchen sources ingredients locally wherever possible, including:
Fish from Brixham
High-welfare meats from Devon farms
Seasonal vegetables from regional growers
Produce from trusted South West suppliers
This helps support local farming and fishing communities while reducing food miles
Fish from Brixham
High-welfare meats from Devon farms
Seasonal vegetables from regional growers
Produce from trusted South West suppliers
This helps support local farming and fishing communities while reducing food miles
Do you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes. The menu includes a range of vegetarian and gluten-free meals, and the team is happy to help customers select suitable options.
How do I cook the meals?
The meals are designed for convenience and can be cooked directly from frozen in either:
A conventional oven
A microwave
Clear, large-print instructions are provided with every meal.
A conventional oven
A microwave
Clear, large-print instructions are provided with every meal.
Do I need to return the plates and bowls?
Yes. The reusable ceramic plates and bowls are collected during your next delivery. This unique system helps eliminate unnecessary packaging waste and supports Devon Farm Kitchen's sustainability goals.
Which areas do you deliver to?
Devon Farm Kitchen delivers throughout South Devon across much of the Rowcroft Hospice catchment area. Contact the team to confirm delivery availability in your location.
Who delivers the meals?
Meals are delivered by friendly, DBS-checked drivers who provide a personal service and collect ceramic crockery during future deliveries
Does buying meals support a charity?
Yes. Devon Farm Kitchen was created by Rowcroft Hospice, and all profits help fund specialist care and support for people living with life-limiting illnesses across South Devon.
Why is Devon Farm Kitchen considered environmentally friendly?
The business operates with a strong sustainability focus, including:
Reusable ceramic crockery
No plastic meal trays
Recyclable and compostable packaging
Local sourcing policies
Responsible food waste management
These initiatives help reduce waste and environmental impact.
Reusable ceramic crockery
No plastic meal trays
Recyclable and compostable packaging
Local sourcing policies
Responsible food waste management
These initiatives help reduce waste and environmental impact.
Can I order meals for a relative or friend?
Absolutely. Many customers order on behalf of parents, relatives or friends. The team can provide advice on suitable meals, delivery arrangements and ongoing support.
Why do customers love Devon Farm Kitchen?
Customers value the combination of delicious handmade meals, friendly local service, convenient home delivery and the knowledge that every order supports Rowcroft Hospice. The reusable ceramic crockery, local ingredients and excellent food quality make it a truly unique meal delivery service in Devon.