Event Description

Discover proven strategies for successful farm cafés and restaurants and elevate your agritourism food experience and profitability.

Join us on Thursday, 24th September at Charleton Farm for an engaging session with Graeme and Lisa McColl, who will share insights and best practices for delivering a high-quality, profitable food-and-beverage agritourism offering.

Emma Niven of Loch Leven’s Larder will also join the Monitor Farm meeting to share her approach to managing a successful café, food hall, bakery and deli.

Whether you already operate an agritourism business or are just getting started, this meeting is ideal for you. It’s a must-attend for anyone looking to enhance their café or restaurant, and for those considering adding a food-and-beverage component to their agritourism venture.

Key topics include:

• Café and restaurant operations
• Planning when you don’t know how many people will come through your door in one day
• HR and staff recruitment and retention, in particular, chefs
• Food quality and menu management
• Kitchen and front of house operations
• Service, before, during and post-visit
• Technology and systems

The meeting will include a guided tour of Charleton Farm with insights from owners Graeme and Lisa McColl.

This free event is open to everyone. Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and grow your agritourism business.