Bewdley Farm Shop

After unexpectedly being made redundant, Tony is offered a temporary job at Bewdley Farm Shop when the current owner, Alan Evans needed some extra help. Little did Tony know just how permanent the ‘temporary’ position would become….

Not long after accepting the job, Mr Evans, announced his plans to retire. At the age of 18 Tony took a leap of faith to purchase the business from him. Becoming the proud owner of the business on the 14th May 1990.

In August 1991, Tony purchased his first ‘Brand New’ van, sign written with the new shop logo.

As the business starts to grow, Tony employs 2 extra members of staff to join the team.

Tony utilises the space at the side of the shop to provide a stall at the entrance of Bewdley market. A few years later he adds another stall at Load Street end of the market, opposite the Mulberry Restaurant. 

As the wholesale side of the company starts to grow, Tony increases his staffing to 5 members, including his first delivery driver. Tony emphasises the importance of community, with many long serving staff members, creating a family-like atmosphere.

As the demand for fresh produce increases, Tony requires more space in the van for his wholesale market purchases and buys a larger van. 

Tony introduces a self service system. Adding a separate salad, fruit and veg section customers can now help themselves and select their own produce.

The farm shop gains a reputation for its quality and friendly service, building strong relationships with both local customers and tourists.

Tony emphasizes the importance of community, with many staff members remaining with the shop from the beginning, creating a family-like atmosphere.

With the forever growing demand for home deliveries, Tony invests in a smaller van. This would be used for local deliveries and could be driven by all members of staff.

Tony decides to refurbish the shop, ripping out all fixtures and flooring to create a new modern look. The introduction of a new EPOS till system makes serving customers smoother and more efficient.

Bewdley Farm Shop continues to thrive, offering free delivery and maintaining a strong presence in the local community. To make our delivery service even more efficient and faster we add another van

The Farm Shop gains a reputation for its quality and friendly service, building strong relationships with both local customers and tourists

As the country stays at home, the need for home delivery rockets. Inundated with orders, Tony reacts by purchasing another van and cold storage trailer. This allows us to be able to extend our delivery services to a maximum and insure we are able to meet supply and demand.

Bewdley Farm Shop continues to thrive in the local community. Many customers join Tony to celebrate 30 years in business with cards, gifts and good wishes

Following on from a town initiative, we continue to offer ‘ Tony’s Tenners ‘on a permanent basis. The £10 Salad, Fruit and Veg boxes become one of our top sellers offering best value, quality produce.

Bewdley Farm Shop is not just a place to buy groceries; it is a beloved community hub where customers can expect quality produce and a warm, welcoming environment.