The young farmer, who first found fame alongside Jeremy Clarkson on Amazon Prime’s hit series Clarkson’s Farm, not only became a father again over the weekend, but has also seen his cider business win two international awards at the World Cider Awards 2025.
Kaleb, 27, from Chipping Norton, first captured the hearts of viewers in 2021 when the show debuted, quickly establishing himself as a breakout star. His dry wit, no-nonsense approach, and memorable clashes with Clarkson about everything from farming techniques to tractor driving made him a fan favourite. Since then, he has featured in every season, including the most recent fourth series which aired earlier this year across May and June.
Away from the cameras, Kaleb has been busy building a family life with his partner Taya. The couple already have two young children together and, on Saturday, welcomed the birth of their third child — a personal milestone that Kaleb described as one of the proudest moments of his life.
But the celebrations didn’t stop there. Just days after announcing the arrival of his new baby, Kaleb took to Instagram with even more good news, this time from the world of cider making. His brand, Hawkstone Cider, has achieved global recognition, securing a prestigious gold medal at the World Cider Awards 2025. To make the triumph even sweeter, the brand’s dark fruit variant, Hawkstone Hedgerow, also scooped the award for Best Fruit Cider in England.
Sharing the announcement with his fans, Kaleb wrote: “My cider just won a Gold at the World Cider Awards and, better still, my Hedgerow cider won the best fruit cider in England!” The post quickly gathered thousands of likes and congratulatory comments, with fans praising both his entrepreneurial spirit and his dedication to farming.
The success of Hawkstone marks another remarkable chapter in Kaleb’s journey. The brand itself was launched back in 2021 by Jeremy Clarkson in collaboration with the Cotswold Brew Co. Originally conceived as a way to make use of the barley grown at Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm, Hawkstone has since grown far beyond its humble beginnings. The name comes from the Hawk Stone, a historic standing stone in the Cotswolds, and the brand has built a reputation for producing premium British lagers, ciders, and even vodka.
In just a few short years, Hawkstone has become the fastest-growing beer brand in the UK and holds the distinction of being the most-followed beer brand in the world on Instagram. Kaleb’s role in spearheading the cider branch of the business has only cemented his place not just as a farmhand, but as a savvy entrepreneur with ambitions far beyond the fields of Chadlington.
Meanwhile, filming is already underway for Series 5 of Clarkson’s Farm, with Prime Video expected to release the new episodes next year. While details remain under wraps, fans can be sure that Kaleb — now juggling fatherhood, farming, and a flourishing cider business — will once again bring his trademark humour and grounded wisdom to the screen.
For Kaleb Cooper, it seems life is only getting busier — and better.
