Christmas dinner should be joyful, generous, and delicious — not stressful. At Stansted Farm Shop, we’re here to make your festive feast easier than ever, with a carefully curated selection of free-range turkeys, traditional geese, show-stopping ribs of beef, richly flavoured cockerels, and outdoor-reared gammon.
Whether you’re cooking for a bustling family gathering or a cosy Christmas-for-two, we’ve got the perfect centrepiece to suit every table.
Know Your Christmas Roasts: What to Choose and Why
Not sure where to begin? Here’s a simple guide to help you pick the perfect centrepiece.
Free-Range Bronze Turkey
The timeless classic. Lean, succulent, flavourful, and ideal for feeding a crowd.
Best for: Traditional Christmas dinners, large parties
Why ours: 2 Gold stars at the Great Taste Awards, Slow-grown at Walters Farm, high-welfare birds with exceptional flavour
Portion guide: 500g per person includes leftovers. We also have crowns (on the bone) and breast roasts.
Size – from 4.5kg to 12kg for whole turkeys.
Cockerel
A superb alternative to turkey — richer, juicier, and incredibly moist.
Best for: Great value for families who want something traditional but with more flavour
Portion guide:500g per person includes leftovers
Size – from 3kg to 6kg for whole Cockerels.
Goose
Luxurious, rich, and beautifully festive. Goose fat also makes the best roast potatoes you’ll ever cook.
Best for: Smaller gatherings and those who love flavour
Portion guide: A 4–5 kg goose typically feeds 4–6
Size – from 4kg to 6kg
Rib of Beef
The dramatic centrepiece. Aged, marbled, tender, and full of deep, savoury flavour.
Best for: A real show-stopper roast
Portion guide: 1 rib feeds ~2-3 people; 2–3 ribs ideal for families.
Size: 1.5 – 7kg.
Gammon
A crowd favourite — economical, delicious hot or cold, and perfect for Boxing Day leftovers.
Best for: Feeding lots of people without fuss
Portion guide: 1.5–2 kg joint feeds 6–8
Size: 1.5 – 8kg.
We also have wild game and venison, lamb, pork and chicken available, please just ask.
How to Order Your Christmas Meat
- Pop into the Stansted Farm Shop, speak to our butchers or staff and place your order
- Call us to place your order – 02392 413 576
- Order online via our Christmas shop
We’ll guide you through sizes, cuts, and cooking tips — and make sure everything is ready for collection on your chosen date.
Early booking is highly recommended — especially for smaller turkeys, ribs of beef, and geese, which are limited in number.
Why Order from Stansted Park Farm Shop?
Our Christmas range is built around quality, provenance, and care, sourcing local & high-welfare meats from trusted farms.
Traditional slow-rearing for better flavour and tenderness
Expert advice from our butchery team to help you choose the right size and cut
You can also order your Christmas Cheese, fruit and veg, smoked trout and salmon and arrange the best day for you to pick up. No queuing, no stress, just great quality food and drink.
Make This Christmas the Easiest — and Tastiest — Yet