Herb Fed was started 11 years ago by Edward Wilkinson with a simple aim - to produce “a bird with taste”. He was a surveyor in London but with farming in his blood he decided to return home to the beautiful Yorkshire countryside.
11 yrs on Herb Fed is now a full family affair on their farm in Easingwold, North of York, with his wife Emma part of the team along with, hopefully, two budding poultry farmers under our wings - 5yr old Letty and 3yr old Martha.
Herb Fed Turkeys
Our choice of turkey breed is the domesticated, Bronze – the name of which refers to its attractive plumage.
At the six-week mark, our turkeys take to the surrounding fifty acres of fields to bask in the sun, bathe in the dust and forage to their hearts content.
The birds uniquely varied and nutritious diet of herb off cuts from our custom-made hay racks, alongside their cereal diet, makes for a bird with a distinctive depth of flavour and a beautiful texture.
Our turkeys are game hung, dry plucked and hand finished before being boxed. They arrive with giblets, cooking instructions and a packet of fresh herbs for the perfect Christmas stuffing.
Find lots more information at the Herb Fed Poultry website here
Voakes Pies
Whixley Grange Farm is owned by the Voakes family who have farmed in North Yorkshire for over 60 years and hold an exemplary record for animal husbandry which still continues today.
Voakes pork pies are produced from their own stock of pigs which are bred at Whixley Grange. Only the best cuts of pork and carefully selected ingredients are used to produce their award winning pies for today’s discerning market.
Andrew learned to make the hot water crust pastry necessary for a pork pie from his grandmother. She always used to make the Christmas pork pie and although she didn’t give him the recipe now in use, she did tell him how to go about making a hot crust pastry, an essential element in any good pork pie. Andrew amended his grandmother’s recipe through trial and error and uses the pork from the large white “Yorkshire” landrace-cross pigs kept by his father, David and brother, James, at Whixley Grange.
The production unit for Voakes Pies is purpose built, providing a superb quality controlled environment in which we can maintain our high standards, and we look forward to the continued expansion of production at Whixley Grange
Visit Voakes Pork Pies website here
Redcliffe Farm Butchery
We have a compact but complete butchery department at Redcliffe Farm Shop, normally manned by Erick. We Stock locally produced Beef, Lamb & Pork from our local abattoir, Chicken from Soanes at Middleton on the Wolds, we also stock a full range of fabulous bacon products from Mr Vic Rookes of Elvington. Call Erick or Martin on 01723 583194 to discuss your Christmas meat requirements.
Redcliffe Farm Bakery
In our little Farm Shop Bakery we make a full range of Pies, Savouries, Cakes and Desserts.
Everything is handmade using quality ingredients, we are in the business of quality not quantity, better not cheaper.
We have a range of Christmas Cakes and Puddings on the Christmas Order form and web-shop, please call us on 01723 583194 if you have any other special orders.
Yorkshire Moors Christmas Trees
A family-owned forestry company with over 40 years of experience growing Christmas trees on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors. Their focus on quality has earned them a strong reputation, supplying Christmas trees at competitive prices.
From their website:
"Using our expertise, we produce freshly cut, premium trees each season. You’ll find our trees available atRedcliffe Farm Shop and Café, conveniently located between Scarborough and Filey.
We offer a variety of sizes and popular types, including the Nordmann Fir (a low-needle-drop favorite), Fraser Fir (aromatic and low needle drop), and Norway Spruce. With so many choices, there’s a tree to suit every taste and need.
All our trees are locally grown. Because they’re freshly cut, they stay vibrant throughout the festive season. For those who want a lasting option, we also offer container-grown trees, which can be kept for the following year or planted in your garden.
At our retail sites, our knowledgeable team is ready to help you select the perfect tree. We provide netting for easy transport and setup, along with stands for every tree size. With ample parking and plenty of room to load, you can enjoy browsing at your own pace.
Each year, many customers return to us, becoming friends as they make us part of their holiday tradition. We believe this loyalty is the best testament to our commitment to quality. Our mission is simple: to supply the best trees at fair prices, making your Christmas truly special."
The trees are offered for sale at Redcliffe Farm by our friends from Yorkshire Moors Christmas Trees, if you have any query or special requirements you can find all their details here