The Dexter beef from Lodge Farm in Forestside is now available, having aged for over 3 weeks. It is beautifully marbled, tender and is the Dexter dark red. This beef couldn’t have been sourced more locally, as the farm sits alongside the Stansted Forest. Dexter is a relatively small heritage … Read More
We have a side of Aberdeen Angus beef that we have been ageing this week. The marbling is glorious, and this is an opportunity for the serious BBQ chef that’s not to be missed. We have a whole brisket ready for those who love smoking low and slow, to create … Read More
We are thrilled to welcome Sarah Porter as our new butchery apprentice starting tomorrow. Sarah is the ideal candidate, with a wealth of corporate and marketing experience, but who has always wanted to be a butcher. She has excellent knowledge of food and cooking, having run a catering business with … Read More
It’s hot, safe to gather outside, and ideal conditions for some British BBQ. Our fantastic butchery team are here to help you with some bespoke BBQ cuts, so if you have a burger recipe, want a special kind of kebab, or are after Jacob’s Ladder or Bavette steak, let us … Read More
If you are looking for some BBQ inspiration this bank holiday, then pop into the Farm Shop. The butchery counter is ready, with homemade sausages, kebabs and koftas, burgers and steaks all ready for the coals. For the more adventurous, there are pork ribs, spatchcock chicken, muntjac haunch, ribs of … Read More
It’s National Butchers Week this week, so we thought we’d take the opportunity to take our hats off to our two master butchers: Lee and Ray. Between them they have over 75 years of butchery experience, having developed their skills at independent and supermarket butchery counters before coming to Stansted … Read More
The first stew, casserole, or curry can be a bit like wondering when to turn the heating on, it’s that acceptance that autumn is well and truly here. While we haven’t yet turned the heating on, we have cooked our first stew, and in anticipation, Lee and Ray have been … Read More
With another week of sunshine ahead of us, it’s time to get wood-fired inspired and try out some new dishes on the BBQ. We start with duck burgers from Creedy Carver. These burgers are made with 90% duck, the only other addition being fresh spring onions, 5 spice, and seasoning. … Read More
Nothing beats a couple of rashers of top quality bacon to improve your meal, the flavour compounds are truly irresistible, with that unique combination of sweet, smoke, meat and nutty crunch, starting with the smell and finishing with a satisfying mouthful. It’s known as a Gateway to Meat for wavering … Read More
We have decided to start a local food delivery service starting this weekend. Products Online: You can now go to our website and buy our full range of meat from the butchery counter, local cheese, sausage rolls, and home-made pastries from the deli counter, organic veg boxes, milk and dairy, … Read More
We are considering a local food and drink delivery service and have put out a survey here to find out if this would be popular. We have had a significant and positive response and we will be looking at implementing this on a trial basis soon. To summarize the survey, … Read More
In the butchery, we have the full steak selection, with some great offers for your romantic weekend. You can choose between Rump, Sirloin, Ribeye or Fillet or go for the spectacular Tomahawk steak or T-bone. All come from aged Aberdeen Angus beef, providing tender, full-flavoured steak. Buy any two sirloin … Read More