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Wild Game from The Dales

From the heather moorlands of the Yorkshire Dales to woodland and farmland, British game offers distinct flavours shaped by habitat and diet. Grouse has a deep, pronounced flavour, partridge is more delicate, and venison brings a rich, lean alternative to beef.

We work with low-pressure shoots and trusted suppliers, including Harewood Estate for our venison. Shop our British game birds and venison, prepared by our butchers and Always Fresh, Never Frozen®, with availability changing throughout the season.

In the kitchen, think roast partridge with squash and sage, grouse with bread sauce and watercress, or venison slowly braised with chestnuts and cider. There’s plenty to cook, from quick suppers to Sunday roasts.

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Choosing and Cooking British Game

The appeal of British game lies in its variety. Grouse has a pronounced flavour shaped by its heather-rich diet, whilst partridge is more delicate. Wild duck has rich, dark meat, and venison offers everything from tender loin steaks to harder-working cuts suited to slow cooking.

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Availability changes with the season, weather and supply. Our selection reflects what’s coming in, with game prepared by our butchers and supplied Always Fresh, Never Frozen®.

From Roast Partridge to Venison Stew
Our British game birds suit both traditional dishes and less familiar preparations. Try partridge with squash and sage, grouse with bread sauce and watercress, or pheasant pot-roasted with bacon and cabbage. There’s room for crisp pheasant schnitzel and tandoori partridge, too.

With venison, choose the cut to suit the cooking. Loin and haunch steaks suit quick cooking, whilst diced cuts benefit from a gentle braise. Mince works well in a cottage pie or a chilli, and roasting joints make a centrepiece for Sunday lunch.

Game Recipes from Our Chefs
Our game bird recipes bring together dishes from George Ryle, Valentine Warner and Myles Donaldson, including roast grouse with bread sauce, wild mallard with quince and pheasant schnitzel.

For steaks, roasting joints and slower dishes, our venison recipes include haunch steak with green sauce, roast saddle with braised radicchio and pickled walnuts, and shoulder braised with chestnuts and cider.

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