Tag: goose

A Christmas bird: capon

You might be debating turkey or goose, but our Head Chef Stewart Turner has another option to add into the mix: capon. Here’s his recipe for a festive bird to rule the roost As we get into the business end of the year, I’m always asked to provide recipes for Christmas -whether it be general […]

A white Christmas

Burgundy, Claret and Port might be traditional with your Christmas feast, but are they really the right choice? Our Wine Advisor Manager Peter Bishop thinks not… It would be wrong to suggest that people “simply don’t do” white wine at Christmas, because they do – often in large quantities. It would be fairer to say […]

A Michaelmas goose

With Michaelmas just a week away, our Head Chef Stewart Turner provides the perfect goose recipe to celebrate the turning of the seasons, a rich roasted bird with an apple and blackberry jus. We have been having Michaelmas dinners for about the past six years at Berry Bros. & Rudd. Cooking a goose to mark […]

Bottles for the bird: wines that work with goose

Butchers across the country are taking orders for a festive bird, leaving only one question for customers: turkey or goose? For those plumping for goose this Christmas, our Wine Club Manager – Katie Cooper – suggests whites and reds to partner its rich, fatty meat. In my house, planning the festive feast takes as much […]