Our grain fed Christmas Cockerels enjoy high welfare standards and are grown for flavour on the Yorkshire Wolds by the Soanes family specifically for the Christmas market.
Christmas Cockerels are large chickens (5-10+ lbs/2.5-4.8+kg) that are a tasty, succulent alternative to turkey.
Our Yorkshire Christmas Cockerel was awarded a prestigious gold star at the 2022 Guild of Fine Food awards. The judges said: “A big bird with a slightly gamey nose. The skin is crispy and golden and tastes delicious. There is plenty of meat on this bird. Succulent and very meaty. It has a good cockerel flavour and delivers on texture and size.”
Our Yorkshire Christmas Cockerel Crown was awarded a prestigious gold star at 2018 Guild of Fine Foods Great Taste awards. The judges said: “A very attractive looking crown. A lovely aroma. The texture was delightfully soft, moist and juicy and packed full of flavour.”
For more information about our range of Game, please visit our Game Page.
Orders are taken during November through wholesalers, butchers and farm shops. Please call us on 01377 217243 for details of your nearest stockist and please check last ordering dates with your retailer to avoid disappointment.
For advice about preparing and cooking your Christmas Cockerel, please head to our Recipes page.
Caldecott’s barn reared white turkeys are raised in light and airy, open pole barns on farms that were previously used for cattle or sheep. These once redundant barns have been recycled to provide perfect housing for turkeys with natural daylight, plenty of fresh air, clean dry bedding and 24/7 access to food and fresh water. This relaxed environment means that Caldecott’s turkeys grow steadily and result in a fantastic
flavour and texture.
The Gressingham Duck is a unique breed that first came about when the flavourful Mallard was crossed with the larger Pekin duck. Creating a duck breed now renowned for its superior taste which has made it a favourite amongst restaurant chefs. The Gressingham Duck is bred, hatched and reared on farms across Great Britain.
Gressingham Geese are grown free range on grassy meadows from early summer until autumn. They graze the grass and eat a mix of wheat and soya with vitamins and minerals. The birds are looked after by experienced farmers who are trained to care for these big and beautiful birds.