From Farmhand to Business Boss: Kaleb Cooper Steps Out of Clarkson’s Shadow
Clarkson’s Farm Star Kaleb Cooper Launches His Own Butcher Business as He Heads to Australia for New TV Adventure
Kaleb Cooper, the breakout star of Clarkson’s Farm and the young farming prodigy who has become a household name across Britain, is proving that hard work and determination truly pay off. The 27-year-old, who shot to fame alongside Jeremy Clarkson on the hit Amazon Prime series, has officially branched out on his own with a brand-new business venture — Cooper Livestock Ltd — while simultaneously preparing for a solo television project in Australia.
Much like his mentor and boss, Jeremy Clarkson, Kaleb has begun selling premium homegrown produce directly to the public. From his own family-run farm in the Cotswolds, he’s now offering a range of steaks, sausages, burgers, and barbecue boxes — all raised and butchered locally to ensure freshness and top quality. It’s a model clearly inspired by Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm Shop, but with Kaleb’s own youthful energy and personal touch.
On his website, Cooper proudly welcomes customers with a heartfelt message that captures his passion for sustainable British farming:
“Welcome to Cooper Livestock Ltd. We’re a family-run farm passionate about producing home-reared beef, lamb, and pork. From field to fork, everything we sell is raised with care and butchered locally to ensure the best quality and flavour.”
The site features an assortment of mouthwatering products for sale — an 8oz fillet steak priced at £18, packs of two homemade burgers for £5, and a variety of sausages, joints, and meat boxes perfect for family barbecues or Sunday roasts. But it’s not just meat on offer. Kaleb has cleverly expanded his brand by offering a range of Cooper Livestock merchandise, including leather keyrings, bookmarks, and cozy branded beanies — appealing to the growing fanbase that has followed him since his early days on Clarkson’s Farm.
Kaleb’s journey from a local farmhand to national television star is a modern rural success story. When he first appeared on Clarkson’s Farm in 2021, viewers instantly warmed to his straightforward honesty, quick wit, and down-to-earth charm. His humorous clashes with Clarkson — often marked by eye-rolls and exasperated sighs whenever the former Top Gear host fumbled basic farming tasks — became some of the show’s most beloved moments.
Behind the lighthearted banter, however, lay a real respect and affection between the two. Clarkson has repeatedly praised Kaleb as the beating heart of Diddly Squat Farm and credited him for keeping operations running smoothly through both chaos and comedy. Their unlikely partnership has not only drawn millions of viewers to the show but has also helped shine a national spotlight on the daily struggles and triumphs of Britain’s farming community.
Now, as Kaleb’s own fame and business prospects grow, he’s preparing to embark on a new adventure — this time without Jeremy by his side. The young farmer is heading to Australia to film a four-part Amazon Prime series tentatively titled Kaleb: Down Under. The series will follow his journey as he explores Australian agriculture, meeting local farmers, learning new techniques, and gathering inspiration to bring home to his Cotswolds operation.
Speaking about the project, Kaleb admitted it’s a big step outside his comfort zone. “I spend most of my time with the most travelled man in the world,” he joked, referencing Clarkson. “So I got brave and booked my first-ever flight to see what all the fuss was about.”
Sources close to the production told The Sun that the series will showcase both Kaleb’s wide-eyed curiosity and his authentic connection to farming life. “Kaleb is a superstar and deserves all the success he is rightly getting,” one insider said. “Jeremy is proud as punch.”
Indeed, Clarkson himself has expressed nothing but admiration for his protégé’s achievements. The former Top Gear host has said that Kaleb’s passion for farming is “infectious” and that his entrepreneurial drive perfectly represents the next generation of British farmers — young people who are blending traditional farming values with modern business savvy.
Kaleb, who lives near Clarkson in Chipping Norton with his fiancée, childhood sweetheart Taya, and their two young children, continues to balance his growing media profile with hands-on work on the farm. Those close to him say that despite his rising fame, he remains grounded — literally and figuratively — still happiest when working the land or tending to his livestock.
With Cooper Livestock Ltd now thriving, a major TV project on the horizon, and a loyal fanbase cheering him on, Kaleb Cooper’s story is fast becoming one of Britain’s most inspiring tales of rural ambition. From a young farmhand shouting at Jeremy Clarkson for driving in the wrong field to a self-made businessman and global traveler, Kaleb’s next chapter looks set to be his most exciting yet.
As one fan recently commented on social media: “Kaleb’s the real