The Laughing Pear was created by a husband and wife team, Tony and Katie Crosby. Our mission is to provide fresh locally sourced food with exceptional customer service.

We work with family run local businesses to bring you the finest produce. From our finest bacon and sausages, to our free range eggs, our daily deliveries of fresh bread and locally sourced vegetables. We aim to bring you only the best. All our food is prepared and cooked freshly by our experienced team of chefs.

Alongside our café we also offer a catering service. We love attending your events, big or small and ensure you get the same high standards we offer in the café. From weddings to birthdays, christenings to anniversary’s we work with you to make sure your event is as special as you are.

The Laughing Pear

at Lower Barn Farm

The Laughing Pear is situated in a beautiful 18th century barn at Lower Barn Farm in Rayleigh, Essex. We have around 60 covers inside and room for another 30 outside on our decking area.

Afternoon tea was lovely. Fresh bread, endless cups of tea and crumbly fresh scones, finished off with a selection of cakes. Staff are super friendly & attentive. Highly recommend!

Zena Hockley

Ordered from here today and I will now be a regular customer! Everything was 5 stars, the food was delicious and made to an amazing standard, the service was very friendly and quick, everything was fabulous!

Lydia Groves

Had breakfast here today. Poached egg bacon and avocado on shortbread. Absolutely perfect. Lovely friendly service. Very attentive and blankets supplied in the marquee outside. Really recommend

Lynn Rhodes

Wonderful little 'hidden gem' serving brunch style menu with sandwiches, wraps and paninis. Outside seating with umbrellas, and cool indoor seating too. Staff are very friendly and can't help enough, food is fresh and excellent. Another gold star for serving brilliant Little Finn locally roasted coffee.

Gary Fenn

Lovely little place, delicious coffee and lovely service. I had smashed chilli avocado for breakfast and really enjoyed it.

Lucy Nye