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We have been ageing some very special beef in the butchery over the last couple of weeks: Belted Galloway from East Marden.  Lee has prepared some beef boxes with a selection of mince, shin, diced and chuck steaks ideal for the autumn, with 4kg for £39.  The hindquarter steaks need … Read More

It’s half term and we will be celebrating Halloween with spooky events for everyone, as well as a seasonal menu, Halloween cheese and of course our Halloween Spooky Supper. For those kids on half term, we have a large number of Pumpkins locally grown at Foots Farm in Chidham (£2.50 … Read More

We have some Stansted Estate honeycomb available this weekend.  Collected by John the Bee Man, the bees have had a fantastic year across the wildflower meadows of Stansted, producing some truly excellent honey. This is a delicious salad that combines salty and sweet with the peppery rocket.  You can use … Read More

Apple cider vinegar has long been regarded as a beneficial tonic, with the ancient Greeks using a combination of water, vinegar and honey to make the ‘medicine’ Oxycrat.  Willy’s ACV with ‘The Mother’ contains friendly, probiotic bacteria; acetobacter and lactobacillus and with a ph of 5, can help support an … Read More

A huge pat on the back to Sam, Lee (Butchery), Gavin (Kitchen) and the team for ensuring that we maintain our 5 star rating with the Food Standards Agency following a full inspection today.  While this should be a given, it is one of the parts of our business that … Read More

We are all lined up for the Bank Holiday weekend with T-Bone Steaks, sausages, kebabs, koftas and every cut of beef, pork and lamb you could think of.  We have BBQ packs of burgers and bangers, with Lee ready to help with any request.  However, if you want to create … Read More

We have a number of new products in the shop as we are tempted by new suppliers, producers offerings and innovations. We have a new wine wholesaler, the Independent Sussex based Hennings Wine, who are helping us with matching wine with food for our seasonal suppers and introducing some fine English … Read More

We are thrilled to have some beautiful seasonal daffodils and tulips alongside some truly wonderful bouquets in the shop at the moment.  They come from Victoria who is starting up a new venture – The Green Room in Rowlands Castle.  So if you want to light up your home with … Read More

In celebration of Burns Night on Friday 25th January we will have a range of freshly made Haggis, 3 superb Scottish Cheeses and of course plenty of Neeps and Tatties available in the shop. Our haggis have been raised to the highest welfare standards, roaming free across the Highlands of … Read More

I’m well aware that everyone has their own traditions and favourites when it comes to Christmas, but if I had my way with all the produce in the shop, this is what I would plumb for.  Bear in mind that you are cooking for friends and family, that you want … Read More

I wanted to give a shout out to our local sparkling wine: Ashling Park which has just won Gold Medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2018 for their Ashling Park Cuvee NV.  With only 9 UK golds this year, they are up with the best.  The judges described Ashling Park … Read More