If you’ve tuned into Clarkson’s Farm, you’ll know that The Farmer’s Dog isn’t just a pub, it’s part of Jeremy Clarkson’s mission to turn chaos into craftsmanship. Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, and built on the back of Diddly Squat’s earthy charm, the pub is fast becoming a destination for proper pints and field-to-fork fare. And now, the kitchen’s had a serious upgrade, with the installation of refurbished combi ovens supplied by us at CaterCombi.
Why CaterCombi?
In a kitchen that balances rustic flavour with real culinary ambition, precision is everything. Whether it’s searing a home-reared Diddly Squat steak or roasting seasonal veg straight from the fields, the team at The Farmer’s Dog needed kit that could deliver consistent, professional results. That’s why they turned to CaterCombi, specialists in trusted refurbished commercial cooking equipment, and experts in helping pubs and kitchens get top-tier performance without burning through their budget.
What’s A Combi Oven, Then?
These aren’t your nan’s ovens. A combi oven blends convection cooking, steam injection, and temperature precision to create the perfect environment for everything from slow-roasted meats to delicate desserts. In a fast-moving pub kitchen, it means:
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Flawless, repeatable results
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Faster service with better moisture control
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Energy-efficient cooking: which makes financial and environmental sense
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Automatic cleaning programs: a feature that’s proven especially popular with the back-of-house team
The CaterCombi Advantage
We didn’t just supply the ovens, we supplied refurbished, fully tested models, making professional-grade cooking equipment accessible without the steep price tag. Each oven was reconditioned to top spec, with full installation support to ensure The Farmer’s Dog’s kitchen team could hit the ground running.
And yes, even Clarkson was impressed.
Precision and Perseverance: A Testimonial From One Of Our Team
"The Amazon film crew documented the entire installation process, capturing each significant moment from the careful unloading of our van amidst the dynamic environment of an active construction site, right up to the kitchen entrance. The challenge arose when our ovens proved too large to fit through the doorway. However, we remained resolute. With meticulous precision, we disassembled the ovens, removing doors and front panels to navigate them through the narrow entryway. Once inside, our team efficiently reassembled the ovens, ensuring they were perfectly aligned and ready for optimal culinary performance."
-James Anderson
A Pub That Reflects The Farm
This installation isn’t about fancy gadgets for the sake of it; it’s about doing justice to the quality of the ingredients grown right there on Diddly Squat Farm. The combi ovens give the chefs the tools to respect those flavours, reduce waste, and serve up rural British food that’s as bold and honest as the man behind the bar.
Stop By And See (And Taste) It For Yourself
If you’re in the Cotswolds, drop into The Farmer’s Dog for a bite. Whether you’re here for the steak, the ale, or just to say you stood in the same pub Jeremy Clarkson helped build, you’ll find food that’s cooked to perfection, thanks in no small part to CaterCombi’s refurbished combi ovens.