The ribeye steak (or Entrecôte) is a fantastic cut, especially when it is beautifully marbled like this one from a Hereford Beef carcass. The marbled fat does two things: provides succulence, basting the meat naturally as it cooks, and flavour making the taste beefy and very tender – a perfect … Read More
Check out our great new Farm Shop Video Filmed and edited by Toby Adamson of Adamson Visuals with drone footage from FlythroughVideo.com. Toby put this together over two half days and made it all extremely painless. It shows the farm shop in a great light and sums up what we … Read More
Finally some wonderful British produce is appearing following what is known as the Hungry Gap, when the cabbages and root veg leaves you slightly uninspired in the kitchen. Our asparagus is grown in Midhurst and is superb – cook it simply either boiled, grilled, or sliced thinly and eaten raw. … Read More
There is a great opportunity for your kids to enjoy a day outside at the Stansted Forest School doing the following great activities: Campfire making and cooking Natural art Shelter and den building Spring woodcraft activities and games STANSTED FOREST SCHOOL on Tuesday 26th May & Wednesday 27th May Fun packed … Read More
The bluebells are now carpeting the ancient woods of Stansted. It has to be one of my favourite times of the year – the colours are incredible, and if you get the chance to visit the bluebells, find a tree to sit under and enjoy the scent and the sounds. … Read More
Spring lamb is seen as the traditional meat for Easter and is known for being sweet, succulent, tender and delicious. While there are now many chefs who prefer the stronger flavours of Autumn lamb, I still think that new season’s spring lamb is a special British seasonal treat. Most lambs … Read More
Our butcher, Gavin has moved into the main farm shop – so the meat and greet is now happening where the deli counter used to be. Gavin will now be running the butchery during the following hours: Wednesday and Thursday 10am – 1pm Friday and Saturday 10am – 3pm You … Read More
As we come to the end of January, the pheasant and partridge season closes – so this is your final chance to pick up some of this feathered game before next October. A brace of partridge is a great meal for two – simple to roast, tender and tasty. Pheasant … Read More
It’s British Game Week and as usual we have a good supply of local game in the Farm Shop. Wild Venison from the Stansted Estate is available almost all year round – and it is fantastic value – often cheaper than beef, while being completely sustainable, healthy and delicious. It … Read More
This venison box offers a selection of the finest cuts of wild Venison from Stansted Park. The fallow deer are completely wild and migrate across the South Downs eating a variety of leaves, herbs and grasses (as well as crops, roses and other delicacies that gardeners and farmers have kindly … Read More
We have a number of Hampshire Down sheep and lambs on the estate, a native breed feeding on the natural herbs and grasses of Stansted. These lambs provide a superior quality taste, texture and tenderness that led one of our customers to comment that “It was without doubt the best … Read More
We now have our very own Stansted Saddleback pigs that have been brought in to help with forest regeneration. They act out a similar role to that of wild boar, by clearing bracken and bramble which shade out other wild plants. These rare breed pigs mature slowly and because they … Read More