CHRISTMAS

Turkey ordering advice

Ordering your turkey - quantities etc.

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A guide to the number of people your whole turkey will serve is below, ensuring you have plenty on Christmas Day and enough to use in sandwiches/curries the following days:

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5kg          6-8 people

6kg          8-10 people

7kg         10-12 people

8kg         12-16 people

9kg         18-22 people

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Please ask us for advice regarding weights/quantities for Turkey crowns if you are unsure.

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We will endeavour to supply you with a turkey as close as possible to the weight you request; usually within 0.5kg either side.

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Difference between White & Bronze Turkeys -  The classic White-feathered turkeys have become a Christmas favourite.  Succulent, tasty and great for those who love healthy breast meat while its generous thighs and wings cater for those at the table who prefer darker meat.  White Turkeys have a more subtle flavour comapred to the Bronze turkeys, yet still delicious.

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The Bronze turkey is more closely related to the wild turkey in both appearance and taste.  The popularity of the bronze turkey has risen dramatically in the last few years; with many people enjoying their richer, gamier taste.

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Turkey Crown on the bone - a whole turkey with the legs removed and the legs placed back into the box.

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Turkey Crown off the bone - pure turkey breast, can be stuffed & wrapped in bacon on request.

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Cooking Tips - make sure your turkey is taken out of the fridge at least an hour before putting it in the oven.  We recommend that you do not stuff your turkey, the turkey will cook more evenly this way.  We recommend filling the cavity loosely with aromatic vegetables (carrot, celery).  Coat your turkey with vegetable oil/olive oil/butter and season heavily.  You could also cover with bacon.  Always rest your turkey for at least 25 minutes.

TURKEYS

WESTERHAM SHOP TURKEYS - Turnbull Turkeys

Turnbull Turkeys are traditionally reared in the countryside with plenty of space, fresh air and sunlight.  They are feed on a home grown cereals with no artificial growth promoters.  The turkeys are all slow growing breeds, grown to maturity over several months.  These factors all ensure the best possible flavour and texture.

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TUNBRIDGE WELLS SHOP TURKEYS -John Howe Turkeys

John Howe Turkeys, both White and Bronze are genuine free range.  John Howe believe in traditional farming techniques of slow growing turkeys to gain maximum flavour.  All turkeys are fed on a natural cereal based diet; free from antibiotics and growth promoters.

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£13.50/KG  for White Turkeys

£14.50/KG for Bronze Turkeys

£13.50/KG for White Turkey Crown on the bone 

£14.50/KG for Bronze Turkey Crown on the bone

£18/KG for White Turkey Crown off the bone (stuffed & wrapped in bacon on request)