bring autumn home
bring autumn home
Autumn is all about cosy suppers, crisp weekend walks and having something delicious waiting when you get home. From British-grown produce and comforting meal ideas to local cheeses, seasonal chutneys and treats for a night in, our farm shops are full of inspiration.
build a brilliant autumn supper
Start with the best of the harvest: pumpkins, squash, potatoes, apples and root vegetables. Add meat from our butchery, something lovely from the deli and a jar of local chutney, and dinner is almost sorted.
Try roasting squash with sausages and red onions, turning potatoes and seasonal roots into a comforting traybake, or pairing British apples with pork for a proper autumn supper.
If you need a little inspiration, just ask - our teams are always happy to help.
We also like to head to the BBC Food Website for a little inspiration ourselves!
try something different from the butchery
Game is one of autumn’s real seasonal treats. Look out for venison, pigeon, partridge and a changing selection as the season develops. It is lean, packed with flavour and naturally high in protein, making it a brilliant alternative for pies, casseroles, roasts and burgers.
Selected game products will also feature in our 3 for £15 range, giving you an easy and affordable way to try something new. Ask our butchers what is available and how best to cook it - they’ll happily talk you through it.
Cheese, Chutney and Something Sweet
Cooler evenings call for an excellent cheeseboard. Choose a favourite from our deli, add crackers, some chutney From Dorest with Love and perhaps a bottle of something good from our wine selection.
For something sweet, look out for our homemade brownies and treacle tarts - or stew some seasonal pears, apples or plums and make your own crumble! Ideal for weekend visitors, family film nights or simply because it’s Tuesday.
Pumpkins Aren’t Just for Carving
If you’re bringing home a pumpkin this October, make the most of it. The flesh can be roasted for soups, curries, pasta sauces and traybakes, while the seeds are delicious washed, seasoned and baked until crisp.
Our farm shops will have a colourful selection of edible pumpkins and squash throughout the season. Stock naturally varies, so call ahead if you have a particular variety in mind.