A Kent farmer has been knocked out of the nationwide battle to become Britain's Best Home Cook.

Trevor Jones, from Meopham, has spent weeks competing in the BBC One show, judged by Mary Berry.

The 30-year-old, who was drawn into cooking through his farming background, has received a huge amount of local support.

He said: "I was gutted to leave Britain’s Best Home Cook, but someone has to leave each week.

"Everyone from the show has been so kind and supportive.

"I have learnt a tremendous amount from Chris Bevin and Dan Doherty, and I am very thankful to all of the judges.

"I’m back on the farm now, so get to experience and work with the food I love every day.

"However, I am thoroughly enjoying the experience of being in the media and look forward to what the future may bring."

Trevor has not only enjoyed the culinary aspect of the programme, but the chance to meet an array of new people.

He said: "I love cooking and I love being with everyone else.

"Everyone there is just really nice, and it’s exactly how it is on-screen.

"In real life, Mary Berry is just like she is on camera" - Trevor Jones

"It's a fun, brilliant place to be.

"In real life, Mary Berry is just like she is on camera, and Claudia Winkleman is so friendly, really supportive, and funny."

Trevor has been competing on-screen since the show first aired on Thursday, May 3.

Since being knocked out last Thursday, he has no intention of slowing down, seeing both cooking and farming in his future.

He said: "I love food, and that's part of being a farmer.

"Of course I'm going to carry on cooking, but I love my farm too."

Britain's Best Home Cook, continues Thursday, 8pm, BBC One.

The accompanying book, published by BBC Books, with recipes by Jordan Bourke is available now at a cost of £25.