Our Team
Our team is vital to our approach at Field 28. We believe everyone should work together and understand as much of the process as possible to ensure that all of us take the most care to produce the highest quality products.
PROPRIETOR
TASTER
KEVIN DOBBS
Proprietor of Field 28. Has a passion for growing and pushes the team to deliver the highest quality produce.
PROPRIETOR
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JAN DOBBS
Second proprietor of Field 28. Ensures all clients are happy with the produce they receive whilst also testing the produce and exploring new products.
Ciaran Maguire
Ciaran is responsible for the planning of what we grow and where we grow it on the Field. Previously he worked in the gardens of a Michelin star restaurant growing produce for the kitchen. His work at Field 28 is a scaled up version now for growing for the Field28 kitchens as well a a number of rather fabulous restaurants around the country. He welcomes the opportunity to meet with chefs and discuss their fresh produce requirements.
INDOOR GROWER
FARMER
DAVID JONES
David has a passion for growing and joined the team to lead the indoor growing part of the Field. Since his arrival David has expanded his horticultural knowledge to be a vital part of the team.
GROWER AND CHEF
GROWER AND CHEF
MAINTENANCE
MACHINERY ENTHUSIAST
PETE GLOVER
Pete has worked with Kevin for a number of years and has previously been responsible for maintaining the Dental Academy. Pete has been instrumental in developing the Field infrastructure and keeping the facility up and running on a day to day basis.
TRAINEE GROWER
RUGBY PLAYER
ED DOBBS
Ed has enjoyed being a part-time member of the team having learnt to sow seeds and harvest produce in addition to playing an instrumental part in developing the veg box scheme and shop.
CHIEF MORAL OFFICERS
NOISE!
OLLIE MATHER
Having been a chef, Ollie has a true understanding of the value for high quality fresh produce. He joined the Field28 team to develop his knowledge of growing and quickly became a valuable member. On occasions he uses his cooking skills to help out in the Field28 kitchen and produce some of the shop deli items .
MEG & PADDY
Meg and Paddy have provided vital aid to the team providing entertainment and continue to learn what they do and do not like eat.