Fife farm shop launches Christmas food pre-order service

The impressive selection includes local seasonal vegetables, sauces, meat, poultry, stuffing, smoked fish and essentials such as free-range eggs and sourdough bread.

As well as turkey, centrepiece options include lamb, pork and beef joints reared on Balgove farm and wild venison, all prepared by master butcher James Lothian and his team for ease of enjoying at home.

Salmon is smoked locally in St Monans and vegetables are grown locally where possible, while sausages and a range of stuffings are all prepared in The Butchery. There is also a range of sizes for Balgove Larder’s popular steak pies, considered a classic for New Year.

The booking forms are available in-store or to download from their website. Extra requests can be added to include cheeses, drinks or snacks. All orders must be placed by December 6, thereafter orders will be confirmed on an individual basis.

Collection will adhere to Covid-19 guidelines and be available from Balgove Larder’s Steak Barn on the following dates or by prior arrangement.

Christmas order collection: December 23-24.

Hogmanay order collection: December 30-31.

Should the country go into another lockdown, a local delivery will be arranged for those unable to collect.

Will Docker, founder of Balgove Larder, said: “Christmas may look and feel a bit different this year but good food is always going to be at the heart of the day. We’re expecting to see greater demand for smaller roasts and have put together options that work for all household sizes: whether that’s a bloody good steak, venison loin or a traditional turkey. Christmas dinner is arguably the most important meal of the year, so we have worked hard to make sure all the produce we’ve included is perfect. One thing’s for sure, Christmas will still taste amazing.”

For more information on Balgove Larder call 01334 898145 for placing an order, email [email protected] or visit the online shop www.balgove.com.