It's Christmas

It’s never too late….

… to organise your Christmas table, but now is a pretty good time to get on with it. We will be closing our Christmas order books on 15th December, but this is Meat London, of course we have plenty left for those who choose to shop late.

Our fabulous Turkeys from John Howe, Heron’s Farm and Salix Farm are looking delicious. Geese, Cockerels and Ducks are plentiful, and looking amazing. There is still time to order Game birds and large Quail, Guinea Fowl and Rolled Turkey Roasts.

The Christmas table wouldn’t be ready without a Cooked Ham. We have plenty of Gammon, smoked and un-smoked, for those who want to cook their own, or we have cooked Honey Roast Hams if you are a bit ‘time challenged’.

Beef Roasts, Pork Roasts and Lamb of every persuasion are plentiful. I much prefer to make my Beef Wellington from the Chateaubriand, but we have centre-cut Fillet for those who want it. I saw the show stopping Beef Ribs being prepared this week. Just add Roast Potatoes, Yorkshires and lashings of Gravy!

Plus …..

Piggies in Blanket, Sausage meat for the stuffing and Sausage Rolls, Meat London Christmas stuffing and Chipolatas. Sausages, bacon, and Black Pudding for breakfast (and Yes, we do sell eggs) and maybe something for Boxing day?

Cheese? Yes please

I would have to start my Cheese Board with a Stilon, it’s my favourite, and the Cropwell Bishop is as good as any, or maybe Lancashire Blue or Montagnolo. Montgomery Cheddar, Lincolnshire Poacher and Manchego lead the charge for the harder cheeses. Try the Lincolnshire Smoked for something a little different. Mayfield, Morbier and Cornish Yarg, for semi hard, and Brie, Tunworth or the always delicious St Felicien for a soft finish. I think Meat London can claim to have as good a selection of cheese biscuits and chutneys as anyone in London. We’re Butchers not Cheesemongers, but our selection is amazing and our Team will do everything possible to help you create a formidable Cheese Board.

The Welcome, the Chatter and the Stress Busters…

I can’t imagine Christmas starting this year without a bottle of Meat London Champagne. It’s top drawer. I have sent one to Santa, to set him up for his long journey. We also have a very decent English sparkling wine from the Tillingham Estate, and Gessica has an admirable selection of Proseccos and Blanc de Blanc to suit everybody.

Where to start with the Whites, Rosés and Reds? There is such a fabulous choice, and we all have such different tastes. Come and tell the Team what you like, and we will ensure you have a selection to keep you going through the festive season.

It has been my own determination this year that has driven our growing selection of Ports, Marsala and Sherry. I thought we were a bit ‘off the pace’, but it’s just one more challenge that Gessica made her own. We have the Barros Ports for every pocket and taste, and a fine selection of digestives, including a cheeky Limoncello and Melanchello that crept in under the radar.

There will be daily tastings up to Christmas Eve, and there are a number of discount incentives to help the budget.

… and Breathe!

We’ve nearly made it. However, if you are scratching your head for a gift for family or friends, fear not. The Meat London Champagne, at £40.00 will be very well received, as will the Meat London book at £25.00. However, we have a ‘Meat London Champagne’ and ‘Meat London–the Book’ set for the Christmas price of £50.00.

The Wine Rooms have gift bags aplenty for you to make your own gift packs, and we can rustle up beautiful Hampers, at any price, with minimal notice.

As Christmas passes, Spring will be with us in no time, and thoughts will return to the garden, and the BBQ. Craig has BBQ Course Gift Vouchers to suit all ages and levels, so no more half cooked chicken or blackened sausages. Our courses run throughout the year, from March to October.

We did it… please ask for anything you want, and we hope to see you in the shops in the coming days.

Merry Christmas