Chiddingstone Dairy is the passion project of local farmers Paul Vicary and Alistair Laing, dairy farmers with a combined 40 years experience. They believe that happy cows produce high-quality milk and that the happiest cows are those who are free to roam the lush green fields of the Kentish countryside, grazing on grass as nature intended.

Frustrated by the traditional milk supply chain where milk is shipped to large processing plants, mixed with milk from other farms and transported long distances,  we decided to take a more sustainable, local approach.

By bottling our milk right here on the farm and delivering it to the local community, we keep food miles low and quality high. Our milk travels from farm to fridge, meaning it’s fresher, better for the environment and free from single-use plastic.

Why choose Chiddingstone Dairy?

  • Free-range cows, who graze on fields as much of the year as nature allows.
  • Returnable glass bottles (no plastic).
  • Direct from farm to fridge: less than 10 miles from our dairy to your doorstep.
  • A regular order which you can pause, skip or cancel with ease.
  • A range of farm-fresh products, all made onsite or from local providers.

How does it work?

We provide a regular milk delivery service with twice-weekly doorstep drops (dates are postcode dependent).

Simply choose the products you want, whether you want 1 or 2 deliveries a week and we will deliver direct to your door.

You can change or skip your order each week,  as needed. We also have some products available as one-time orders.

The Founders

Meet Paul: Co-founder, dairy farmer, ideas man.

Paul’s family has been farming Kentish land since the early 1940s and as a fourth-generation farmer with three kids of his own, it’s not unusual to see the whole crew mucking in together on the farm. A natural entrepreneur, Paul is always looking for the next idea to test or a new direction to explore. After experimenting with different systems over the years, he’s become a strong advocate for grass-based farming, believing it’s the best way to keep both the land and the animals healthy and happy.

Paul is a man with his fingers in many pies and a deep passion for making his community a better place to live. He serves on the local council, the residents’ association trust and the fishing club (the WI may well be next). When he’s not causing harmless mischief with his kids around the farm, you might find him enjoying a quiet moment by the river fishing for Chub or popping over to Alistair’s for a quick cup of tea and a chat, white with one, of course.

Meet Alistair: Co-founder, dairy farmer, numbers guy.

Alistair is a third-generation farmer with more than 22 years of experience. He hails from sunny New Zealand, a country known for leading the way in grass-based farming systems. It’s no surprise then that this is the very approach we use here at Chiddingstone Dairy. The cows spend as much of the year as possible grazing naturally in the fields. We believe this leads to happy, healthy cows and top-quality milk.

Alistair moved to the Garden of England with his Aussie wife in 2016 and never looked back . He could talk about grass all day and often does. He’s a firm believer that content, well-cared-for cows produce the best milk. You’ll usually find him out in a field wearing an All Blacks jersey, drinking our whole milk straight from the bottle… often with a generous splash of chocolate syrup mixed in.

Sustainability on Our Farm

Our cows graze freely on our pastures, supporting healthy soils, surrounded by thriving hedgerows and a rich natural habitat. We pasteurise our own milk on the farm, keeping food miles low, freshness high and turn it into delicious dairy products with care and minimal waste.
Working alongside nature, we protect our land, love our herd and produce milk with care for the countryside we all share.

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