I was raised on Russell Smith Farms and my first word was tractor. I have always had a natural love for English farming and the countryside. After I studied Agriculture at Cirencester, I then then went on to work in the wealth management sector, advising international businesses for over a decade before becoming managing partner in De Villermont – an executive search, investment introducer and advisory firm based in London.
Food and farming has always been my passion, so I decided to move back to the family farm last year, with the goal to take the business in a modern direction. Colette, my wife, and I co-founded the SAVOURSMITHS. We wanted to make the best and most luxurious crisp out there, using the farm's incredible produce as well as luxurious international ingredients from around the world that we have come across in our travels.
Our first year in business has had its ups and its downs, but it is the best thing I have ever done. We love every moment, it's exciting and nerve wracking at the same time. I have learnt so much about the food industry and we continuously meet the most interesting people. We have been blessed by opportunities to be sold in Fortnum & Mason (our first ever stockist – a very proud moment to be in the Queen's Grocer!), Harrods, Waitrose, Farm Shops, Deli's, Members Clubs and Hotels. We hope to continue building our brand and company from strength to strength in the years to come.
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