Our History
Nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, in Langstrothdale, upper wharfedale Yockenthwaites history dates back to the 13th century.
Yorkshire Dales Real Food is owned and run by the Hird family who have farmed inYockenthwaite and cared for the land there since 1842.
Yockenthwaite farm is a traditional Dales hill sheep farm and farming practices there have changed very little over the last century and a half. Small bale hay is still made wherever possible and is stored in the ancient stone field barns, many of which still house cattle during the winter months.
Over the centuries, these traditional practices have created and preserved the beautiful dales countryside that can be seen all around today.
Yorkshire Dales Real Food was born out of a passion for making good home cooked food and also from the pleasure in sharing it with others.