discover the best of christmas
Good Food, Festive Days & Time Together
The countdown to Christmas brings plenty to enjoy at Cobbs. Our farm shops are full of inspiration for winter cooking and festive entertaining, while our Christmas events offer lovely reasons to gather friends and family.
From seasonal vegetables and something special from the butchery to tasting days, wreath workshops, live music and magical meetings with Father Christmas, let us help you make the most of the season.
What’s in Season?
November and December call for comforting food and vegetables that deserve a place at the centre of the table. Here are some winter favourites to look out for, with availability changing throughout the season:
Brussels sprouts: A Christmas classic! Try roasting them until golden or shredding them into a pan with butter and a little bacon.
Carrots and parsnips: Brilliant roasted alongside your Sunday joint, blended into warming soups or served as colourful festive sides.
Cobbs Potatoes: From crisp roasties to creamy mash and bubbling gratins, proper potatoes earn their place on every winter shopping list. Our Jelly Potatoes are grown for us by our friends, at Rectory Farm, Oxfordshire.
Winter greens: Savoy cabbage, kale and leeks bring flavour and variety to hearty suppers. Try buttery cabbage, creamy leeks or greens stirred into a warming soup.
Beetroot, celeriac and swede: Delicious roasted, mashed or turned into comforting dishes that make the most of winter roots.
Stored British apples and pears: Lovely with cheese, baked into a crumble or gently poached for an easy winter pudding.
Seasonal availability and sourcing vary, so please ask our teams what’s looking particularly good when you visit.
Give the Trimmings Their Moment
The turkey may take centre stage, but we think the vegetables deserve a little attention too.
Try roasting carrots with honey and thyme, adding mustard to creamy mashed potatoes or cooking red cabbage slowly with apple. A tray of roasted roots makes a lovely addition to a festive spread, while leftover vegetables can become tomorrow’s soup.
Good ingredients, a few simple touches and plenty to pass around the table – Christmas cooking doesn’t need to be complicated.
Something Special from the Butchery
Whether you’re planning Christmas dinner or a comforting weekend supper, our butchers are here to help you choose.
Our Online Christmas Food Orders includes award-winning free-range turkeys, dry-aged grass-fed beef, festive hams, pork, lamb, sausages, bacon and pigs in blankets. Ask our team for advice on quantities and cooking, or browse online to plan your feast.
Ordering ahead is the best way to secure your festive favourites and take another job off the Christmas list.
christmas dates for your diary…
christmas tasting days
Saturday 28th November | 10am–3pm
At our Hungerford, Englefield and Winchester Farm Shops.
Get a taste for Christmas with seasonal food from some of our favourite local and British producers. Sample festive favourites, discover something new and get a few delicious things ticked off your Christmas list early.
Come with an appetite and leave with plenty of inspiration!
winter makers market
Saturday 28th November | 10am–3pm
Browse handmade gifts, artisan food and seasonal treats from talented local makers and bakers. With face painting, friendly farm animals and a balloon artist Elf, there’s plenty for the little ones to enjoy too.
Our traditional Christmas trees will also be on sale from Friday 27th November, so you can choose yours during your visit.
wreath making workshops
Gather your friends for a creative evening and make a beautiful wreath for your front door.
Join Wildbunch Florists at Winchester on 26th November, 1st or 3rd December, Sarah Styles at Hungerford on 8th December and Englefield on 10th December, and The Bearded Botanist at Stratford on 1st December.
Work with seasonal foliage and festive decorations to create something uniquely yours. You can also add a Cobbs charcuterie grazing board to enjoy during your evening. Booking is essential.
book a wreath workshop:
Festive Evenings of Live Music
Enjoy Christmas favourites, vintage charm, seasonal canapés and mulled wine at our festive music evenings.
The Spitfire Sisters:
Amy Price:
Bring your favourite people and settle in for an evening of festive cheer. Please book in advance.
A Magical Meeting with Father Christmas
Father Christmas is making time in his busy diary to visit Cobbs!
At Stratford on 12th and 13th December, enjoy a woodland scavenger hunt, a Christmas story, the elves’ workshop and biscuit decorating, with a present for every child.
At Hungerford’s Play Barn from 19th to 21st December, enjoy festive food, table games, free play and a special meeting with Father Christmas, complete with a gift to take home.
Booking is essential for both experiences.
Explore and book:
Make Time for Something Delicious
Our festive afternoon teas and set Christmas lunches are another lovely way to celebrate. Whether it’s a catch-up for two or a gathering of colleagues, we’d love to welcome you.