We have just seven days left of our crowdfunding campaign to secure the £15,000 we need to keep our VegBox scheme running for the long-term. We’ve had over 160 backers so far (WOW!) but we need more of these true superheroes to come out of the woodwork and pledge if we’re to make our target in just one week.
So, we’ve scoured the farm and have recently been donated these super-special rewards that money simply can’t buy from farm employees and farm friends. Secure yourself one of these unique and exclusive experiences by pledging today and simultaneously make the world of difference to our farm’s future:
Pledge £300 – Name Our Tractor:
(1 available – click here to pledge now)
This is the stuff childhood dreams are made of and a pretty special Christmas present for a little girl or boy, or even a big one! Pledge £300 and get the money-can’t-buy opportunity of naming our tractor. We’ll sign write a name of your choice onto our reliable steed and you’ll be invited to come down and wet its bonnet over a glass of English sparkling wine. If you can’t make it down, we’ll send you a framed, professional photograph of your new namesake. As we’ve only one tractor, there’s only one of these rewards available, so snap up this rare opportunity before someone else does!
Pledge £400 – A Year of Home Garden Consultation with extras:
(1 available – click here to pledge now)
For a pledge of £400, you’ll be privy to four, seasonal consultation sessions with our Head Grower, Joris Gunawardena, in your own private garden or allotment space. If you’ve ever wondered what you’re doing wrong, or indeed what you’re doing right, or could do with some advise as to the best spots to plant edibles and the right things to grow for your soil then here’s a chance for the expertise to come to you. He’ll also bring a long the special gift of a box of our farm’s fresh vegetables. Regrettably, we are only able to offer this reward to London residents.
Pledge £500 – Grow, Harvest & Cook Experience on the Farm for you and five friends:
(6 available – click here to pledge now)
Not just a great rewards, this is a great day out too. Pledge £500 and come to the farm and learn from one of our experienced growing and cooking team how to grow, harvest, prepare and cook our farm-fresh vegetables over a four-course meal to make the most of their textures and flavours. Bring the family or up to five friends to share this truly unique experience with for a pledge of just £500. We’ll also include wine with your meal and a goody bag of our vegetables for each of you to take home.
Pledge £600 – A Money-Can’t-Buy Home Barista Course with one of the World’s Best Baristas:
(1 available – click here to pledge now)
If you love coffee, this is the reward for you – prepare to appreciate this delicate drink on a whole new level. For a pledge of just £600, farm friend, Chee – an award winning barista – will come to your home to share his knowledge and experience with you. In 2 hours, you will learn how to make the perfect cup of coffee using fresh coffee beans and professional, affordable equipment. You’ll learn about immersion and drip methods using french press, V60 and Aeropress. You’ll be able to determine how to vary grind size and dose to achieve the optimal cup of coffee depending on the brew method. What’s more, you can invite a friend too. This is a great Christmas present to the person who has it all, there is only one of these exclusive experiences to snap up, so get pledging! We are only able to offer this reward to residents who live within 1.5 hours travel from Central London.
About Chee: Chee is an award winning barista. Chee started with a keen interest in coffee, exploring cafes and trying to get the “best” coffee experience whenever he goes. Back in December 2011, after deciding to take a sabbatical from his career, he started to volunteer working part-time with Taylor Street Baristas, a small independent cafe group, to learn more about coffee in all its forms. Spurred by his barista friends and mentors, he entered into the 2013 UK Barista Championship (UKBC) and came 5th in the national finals. In addition, he was awarded “Best New Comer” winning a week at a coffee farm to learn even more about coffee! Chee is also a VegBox customer, volunteer and farm supporter.