If you’re in our Farm Shop early enough in the morning, you’ll have noticed (and maybe stood and watched) our team of bakers working to knead, mix and bake fresh breads. But did you know, tucked away just around the corner the theatre continues with our amazing team of confectioners? Our confectioners are responsible for making and decorating the sweet treats stocked at our bakery. From cream cakes to cupcakes, traybakes to tarts, they have their work cut out with over 60 different type of treats on their list to make. So much of  what we bake is still by...

Many of us enjoy eating a steak, but we are often unsure how to choose and cook the perfect steak. Our Butchers counter stock a variety of steak cuts, including fillet, ribeye, rump, sirloin and T-bone. Each steak is 28-days matured here on site at our Butchers counter. We have spoken to our expert Butchers, Gavin and Ken, who have given us some top tips, including some delicious serving suggestions. What does it mean for the steak to be 28-days matured? “The maturing process allows the steak to become more tender and enhances the flavour. The meat should be matured...

Feeling the January blues? Keep your spirits up this month with ‘Ginuary’. The month of January is now the time to take part in a variety of different challenges, with some more difficult than others. If you are a gin lover, then there will be no issues taking part in this challenge – Ginuary. Whilst taking part in this challenge, you are encouraged to drink gin and explore new brands and flavours. Ginspiration If you are in need of some inspiration, our Farm Shop will not let you down. We stock a variety of gins, including Two Birds Spirits, 1000...

January can often feel a little dull and uninspiring, so why not ‘jump on the bandwagon’ and take up a January challenge! Having something to focus on and maybe raising a little money for charity along the way might just help give a sense of purpose in this dreary month. We’ve rounded up some nationwide challenges below that you might like to try! RED January Move everyday to beat the winter blues away This is a free event for all fitness abilities, with the idea to move every day during January, to beat the winter blues away. Whether you run,...

Christmas is a time for giving and Becketts have certainly done that this year. Throughout the year we try and support as many local charities, businesses, schools and sports clubs as we possibly can. Here are just some of the great things, we have managed to do in 2021. Gift Vouchers and Luxury Hampers We have donated a combined total of around £3500 worth of gift vouchers and luxury gift hampers to local schools, churches and community events. Token Scheme We have donated almost £4000 through our Becketts Farm Community Fund Scheme. The donations have gone to many local charities...

The countdown to Christmas is on! So, we’ve listed our top 10 fun things to do to get everyone in the festive mood. Christmas Recipe Inspiration Nothing says Christmas quite like a festive feast full of delicious treats. Whether you’re looking for inspiration for Christmas Day or some brilliant bake ideas we have plenty of recipes to choose from here. Throughout the month of December, we will be uploading a new recipe each week and some of our favourites include Espresso Martini Brownies and Ham, Turkey, and Sprout Pie. Eco Friendly Wrapping Ditching traditional wrapping paper and bags for eco-friendly...

SUPPLIER OF THE MONTH At Becketts we work closely alongside many different supplier which stock our eight-specialty departments. Our missions is to provide you with the freshest, finest local and British, quality produce. Each month, we will be sharing with you our ‘Supplier of the Month’, as chosen by our team here at Becketts. November – Snowdonia Cheese Company This month’s supplier of the month is the Snowdonia Cheese Company, as chosen by Scott in our Delicatessen. The Snowdonia Cheese Company is a family run business, based in Rhyl, Wales. Their multi-award winning cheeses have been inspired by the picturesque...

Perfect gift hamper packing is an art form and in this blog we’ll help you learn the basics by sharing some tips and tricks. Everyone loves to receive a hamper, especially if it has been thoughtfully put together with ‘them’ in mind. A personalised gift, where it’s clear that lots of time and love has gone in to preparing it is a truly wonderful surprise. Did you know our hampers team in the Farm Shop will put together close to 1000 perfect gift hamper boxes throughout December alone for festive gifting!? Their talent is unmatched, and we really recommend paying them...

At Autumn time, comfort food is the key. The darker days and nights increase our cravings for a hearty meal and wrapping up warm with some sweet treats. Whilst the weather isn’t always kind, the season of Autumn has its benefits for other reasons. Cooking a hearty meal for the family can be very rewarding at this time of the year. Stews and casseroles always seem to be a popular choice and our Farm Shop is the place to stop for all your ingredients. Inside you will find the Greengrocers stocked with all your seasonal vegetables and fresh meat at...

SUPPLIER OF THE MONTH At Becketts we work closely alongside many different suppliers which stock our eight-specialty departments. Our mission is to provide you with the freshest, finest local and British, quality produce. Each month, we will be sharing with you our ‘Supplier of the Month’, as chosen by our team here at Becketts. October – Bon Bon’s  This months’ supplier of the month is Bon Bon’s, as chosen by Katie in our Gifts and Goodies department! Bon Bon’s are a Yorkshire based company, that supply us with a huge selection of luxury confectionery. From traditional sweets to a gourmet...

It’s that time of year again – the days are getting darker and colder and there seems to be an orange and black glow wherever you go! That’s because we are in October and the spooky Halloween season is just around the corner. Our Chief Witch and her friends will not be gathering here at Becketts this year… but fear not! With a little help from us, there is plenty of gruesome fun to be had at home. Halloween Treats Our Bakery counter have been mixing up some crummy Halloween themed treats for the whole family. From spooky-faced donuts and...

Becketts Sunflower Field has certainly proved itself popular again this year. The sunflowers were in a different field this year, sadly the seeds in the field opposite the A435 didn’t do quite as well as anticipated. However, that is true British farming for you! After a wet planting season and an invasion of slugs and jackdaws the sunflower field was officially announced open by lovely customer Lauren on Friday 27th August. Lauren’s mum Tracey contacted us back in April to explain how Lauren had saved a bee on the pavement outside their house. They often shop with us at Becketts,...