The late morning demo at the BASC Wild Food Kitchen Theatre, sponsored by Global Knives, saw third-generation professional deer manager Curtis Pitts and game-meat master Rachel Green truly ‘giving it some welly’ in their dual demonstration, breaking down a roe carcass with a step-by-step guide on how to make a venison Wellington. They served up a captivating demonstration that was both entertaining and educational, delving into the details of conservation alongside butchering tips and tricks to minimise food waste. Rachel Green, known for having a personality as bold as her flavours, truly lit up the demonstration stage with her signature wit ...

The Game Fair is always a great destination for those with a keen interest in the culinary arts and the BASC Wild Food Theatre at The Game Fair 2025 (Ragley Hall, July 25-27) promises to be an unmissable experience again. Throughout the event, Britain’s top game chefs will showcase their talents in live cookery demonstrations, providing valuable tips and revealing the secrets behind their signature dishes. But it’s not just about cooking, it’s an exploration of food provenance, sustainability, and the art of using nature’s ingredients, with insights from chefs who hunt, fish, shoot and forage. Mark Lloyd and Eva ...

When it comes to a memorable Christmas dinner, few dishes rival the grandeur of a roasted goose. This traditional centerpiece has adorned our yuletide tables for centuries, and offers a rich, tasty alternative to that brattish newcomer turkey. Cooking a goose takes a little bit more work, but it will reward you by becoming the succulent star of your festive feast. Here's your step-by-step guide to preparing the best Christmas goose with hints and tips from some of your favourite Game Fair chefs… Why Goose? The goose holds a special place in culinary history and has been a ...

By Steve Faragher We asked our friends to recommend some good cocktails for Christmas, and chef Tim Maddams came back with an encyclopedia (well, three). Squerryes had a recommendation for us, which we’ve tried and tested and found to be most agreeable, and we’ve offered up one of our own favourites… 1. Gin-moncello Tim writes: “OK, this is a flip – I normally make my own Limoncello as a drink for after supper whenever I have lemons and make say curd or whatever, I use the spent lemon husks, combined with sugar and gin and macerate for a day or ...

By Steve Faragher Boxing Day is steeped in tradition, particularly for those who love the crisp winter air and the timeless camaraderie of the annual hunt meet or shoot. It’s a quintessentially British affair, combining pageantry, community and a dash of indulgence. The tradition harks back to the Victorian era, when Boxing Day marked a day of charity, sport, and festivity and the Boxing Day get together remains a cherished cultural moment, capturing the spirit of a rural Britain rooted in history and ritual. This year, elevate your post-meet celebrations with perfect canapés and the elegant sparkle of Squerryes wine. ...

We're delighted to have made a date with Merlin the barman at The Game Fair who will be shaking up cocktails in the VIP Enclosure sponsored by Investec Wealth & Investment  (UK) on Friday and Saturday. Merlin will be showcasing his two cocktails created exclusively for the event, a Rose Garden Spritz and Devil-May-Care. He says: “The Game Fair at Blenheim Palace is always so enjoyable with such a lot to see and do. I’m excited to be serving two of my favourite drinks, a floral gin highball and a non-alcoholic vibrant highball, to our guests over the weekend. I’m certain ...

The Great Taste Market is returning to the Game Fair this year, showcasing a curated selection of Great Taste award-winning products, from around the country. Great Taste is the world’s largest food and drink accreditation scheme where every product is judged on taste alone, and the market offers a unique opportunity for food and drink enthusiasts to experience some of the best tasting products. From sumptuous savoury foods and exquisite confectioneries to impressive drinks, the market promises an extraordinary, flavour-filled experience for visitors. You can read The Great Taste book here.  Exhibitors include: Gattertop Drinks Co St Nicholas Monemvasia Ltd Le ...

Do you know about Veganuary? It's an annual challenge to encourage people to follow a vegan lifestyle during the month of January. Which is curious, as recent research shows that Britain is turning its back on veganism, with the health concious younger generation buying more game and venison, thanks to celebrity chefs publicising its health benefits. To counter Veganuary, Eat Wild, the development board for all wild meat, has launched "Join in this January". If you go shooting - whether as a Gun, a picker-up or a beater, you can take part and help to educate local communities about the benefits ...

Back in 2005 Jamie Oliver initiated a campaign originally called "Feed Me Better" to move British schoolchildren towards eating healthy foods. With game and venison being the nutritionally excellent options they are, they definitely fit the bill. And now this wild meat is being offered at nurseries in Dorset and Hampshire. The move has come about thanks to the work of Eat Wild, the development board for all wild meat in the UK and delicious wild meat meals are being served to children at Tops Nurseries, three times a week.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by ...

Nominations for the 2021 Eat Game Awards have opened following the official unveiling of the Eat Game initiative by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). The Eat Game Awards will embark on a national search to find those businesses and individuals championing the use of British wild game. The Eat Game initiative replaces BASC’s highly successful Taste of Game brand that has promoted wild game for 10 years. Aligning with the fourth year of the Eat Game Awards, the new initiative will focus on BASC’s commitment to promoting wild game and educating the public ...

With concerns over turkey supplies this Christmas, it’s time to pick a more interesting festive centrepiece – wild game. And that’s now easier than ever, with specialist supplier Wild and Game launching its range of game-focused festive hampers, three of which include a duck, turkey and guinea fowl three bird roast (the fourth has a goose). Other treats include game pigs in blankets, game charcuterie, traditional water crust game pies and a host of other luxuries, such as muntjac legs, venison Wellingtons, game pâtés and artisan British cheeses. The hampers are designed to see two to ...