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
If we have wild boar and wild venison on the menu, we have to call it a bank holiday banquet! This weekend we have some serious food coming off the grill. This will be available from Thursday 27th April to Monday 1st May 12-2.30pm. You can book tables (02392 413 … Read More
We are now stocking And Union unfiltered lager and SUNDAY pale ale in beer cans and it is a great time to stock up with the bank holiday weekend coming up. Cans have a bit of a bad reputation when it comes to beer thanks to some bad beers and … Read More
All Fired Up! The Stansted Kitchen is now OPEN Gavin is back from his hols and is bringing out his Easter Menu. We will be cooking every Wednesday to Sunday 12-2pm for the Easter Holidays and we are taking the cooking up a level. We will have pizzas, flatbreads and … Read More
We had a superb turnout for our 5th Birthday Party on Saturday, and Gavin produced some outstanding lunch that was an absolute bargain – a mighty sandwich, salad and brownie for £5. We fed nearly 150 people and the courtyard was full of happy customers, chatting to all the local … Read More
It’s farm shop birthday party time this Saturday, 18th March at 12 noon. Join us for a delicious lunch and meet some of our favourite producers. Find out how your food and drink is made, while tasting a range of outstanding products. Gavin is creating a range of scrummy lunch … Read More
Our epic annual Farm Shop birthday party is starting to take shape, with lots of fabulous local producers coming to share their products and knowledge. You will be glad to know that we are particularly well represented in the local alcohol department, with Emsworth Brewhouse, Chilgrove Gin and Chalice Mead … Read More
This morning we met with Nic from the Big Green Egg company who make the ultimate in BBQ Ovens. The Big Green Egg is a ceramic charcoal oven that offers the versatility of seven cooking modes: Searing, roasting, baking, smoking, slow cooking, pan cooking and plancha. It takes 15 minutes … Read More