A Gourmet Evening at Wick Care Farm

Imagine a group of dedicated supporters relaxing together, and you’ll have a clear picture of

the convivial gathering recently held at Wick Care Farm. Professional chef Dirk de Cuyper

and his wife, Allison, treated local diners to a stunning three-course seasonal pop-up dinner

to raise funds for the farm’s vital work.

Dirk, whose culinary career has taken him across the globe, is now settled in Wick. At

weekends, he and his family volunteer their time helping with the farm’s livestock. For this

special event, 37 guests gathered in the barn—converted by farm owner Tom Meikle for the

activities of Wick Care Farm run by his wife, Isobel — which was elegantly transformed by

Allison and her team into a fine-dining setting.

The evening began with canapés in the evening sun, then sitting down to a farmhouse salad

starter, followed by pork tenderloin en croute, and a medley of desserts, all served by a

team of enthusiastic young waiters who moved seamlessly around the room.

The diners included local residents, volunteers, and families of the farm’s clients, all coming

together to support Isobel Meikle’s remarkable enterprise.

Wick Care Farm provides a sanctuary where children and adults find purpose through

therapeutic tasks, from animal care to growing and cooking their own vegetables. It is a true

"win-win" for the community, and we hope Dirk’s pop-up dinners become a regular fixture.