We have put together a simple paella pack so that you can get cooking and enjoy all the Spanish flavours at home without having to worry about putting yourself into quarantine for two weeks. The most important ingredient is the paella rice that we get from Brindisa. After that, you … Read More
Autumn lamb has superb flavour, and holds up well with the spice and fruit of the tagine. We have a load of quince in the shop at the moment, thanks to a glut from a customer’s tree. They are odd shaped and beautifully scented, and this is an excellent use … Read More
Pulled Pork is easy to prepare at home, it’s great if you have a BBQ that can slow cook, but it’s easy to do in your slow cooker or oven as well. The trick is good quality pork, (Scott’s Free Range from the South Downs) and ideally rare breed pork … Read More
We have just opened our new Ice Cream parlour, selling Gelato and Sorbet from the outstanding Mooka Gelato in Petersfield. With a range of 14 flavours, available in cones or tubs, with toppings and sauces – this is the perfect place to visit on a hot summer day. Mooka make … Read More
Gavin’s Sausage Rolls are starting to develop a fanatical following – and I can guarantee that you will never have tasted a sausage roll like it. They are about a foot long and utterly delicious. This weekend we have the following sausage rolls available: Beef and Truffle, BBQ Pork, Lamb … Read More
MezzeSoul will be offering tastings of their delicious pomegranate sauces and vinegar this Saturday 23rd June from 10am. Their products are a great way to dip into Middle Eastern Flavours, while using seasonal, local produce as the base. A salad of Isle of Wight Tomatoes, Sussex Lettuce and spring onions … Read More
We are celebrating the Hampshire Food Festival with a Stansted Pork BBQ lunch in the courtyard on 14th July at 12.30pm. This is a ticketed event costing £12.50 per person and you can book your place HERE. The Stansted Pork BBQ plate cooked on charcoal on the Big Green Egg … Read More
I have to admit that generally I’m not a big marshmallow fan, unless I’m sitting around a fire with a stick in my hand, trying to create the perfect marshmallow crust without blistering my fingers. However, we have some seriously tasty marshmallows that take this humble confectionery to a new … Read More
Flank steak is a renowned cut of beef in other countries, (Bavette steak in France, Sobrebarriga in Columbia) but relatively unknown over here. You do need to prepare it the right way, but the rewards are worth it as the flavour is fantastic. Over the weekend I cooked a dirty steak … Read More
The Sandwich – a Great British staple, ideal for eating on the go, and particularly perfect for picnic provisions. However, there are sandwiches and then there is a Stansted Farm Shop Sandwich. It comes down to the basics: bread and filling. Gavin makes his own brioche loaf which is light, … Read More
Our first ever Seasonal Supper at the farm shop was a huge success – 20 lovely guests enjoyed canapes and a four course supper that showcased local, seasonal produce and Gavin’s exceptional cooking. The Crai Nou Pinot Noir paired perfectly with the venison main course that came with potato fondant, … Read More
Throughout the summer holidays we will be cooking up wood-fired pizzas and weekend specials – with pizzas from only £4 on our kids menu. We will be open every day except Monday and Tuesday for lunch from 12-2.30pm (weather permitting). At the weekends, check out our specials board which will … Read More