Where to buy your Chrismas Dinner in Chester

Boasting succulent meat (or delectable vegetables) served with all of the trimmings and lashings of gravy, there are few things that beat a traditional Christmas Dinner. One of those things, however, is a Christmas Dinner sourced solely from local produce, meaning that you can enjoy a delicious festive feast whilst feeling good about supporting Chester’s producers. Find out the best places to buy your Christmas Dinner ingredients here:

Meats

S.J. Bebbington Butchers

Reared with care on a Cheshire family farm, choose S.J Bebbington Butchers for white and bronze turkeys, all cuts of beef, pork, and lamb imaginable, their own dry cured bacon as well as their award-winning pies, sausage rolls and cooked meats. The Chester butchers also offers fresh poultry and game from the local Grosvenor Estate. S.J. Bebbington Butchers sells more than just meat though, also offering a sumptuous array of side dishes ranging from fresh stuffing balls, cranberry sauce, and their famous pigs in blankets.

Hawarden Farm Shop

Just over the border sits Hawarden Estate the perfect stop off for all things festive, whether you need fantastic food, great drinks, curated gifts or trees, you will find it all here. Order your meat, freshly baked goods, cheese ready for the big day. 

Get free range turkey, either whole or a boneless breast, traditional sausages in packs of 6, back bacon for those Christmas Day breakfast butties and pigs in blankets all sourced from David Joinson Butchers. 

The Hollies

Not only does the Hollies sell high-quality, sustainably-sourced poultry, lamb, beef, game and pork. The Hollies does not scrimp on the trimmings either, boasting a tempting selection of homemade pigs in blankets, goose fat for delicious roast potatoes, market-fresh vegetables and even Port and Orange sauce for the turkey! 

Ernest W Edge & Son

Offering quality produce to the residents of Handbridge and its surrounding areas, Ernest W Edge & Son is one of Chester's leading butchers and has won critical acclaim and a loyal following that extends far beyond the Chester area. They offer an unparalleled selection of meat cuts, cooked meats, handmade cheeses and more, making it the perfect producer for your Christmas Fayre! 

David Joinson Quality Meats

Order herb fed, free range Bronze Christmas Turkeys from David Joinson but make sure you do it fairly soon as the book shuts for orders early December. You can also order a variety of packs, which include everything you will need for a fantastic Christmas, including a family pack for £45 which includes Turkey, Gammon, award-winning sausages, bacon, sausage meat and award-winning pigs in blankets.

Chester Market

Get your meat from Geoff Hughes Family Butchers, your fish from the Fishmongers and delicious desserts from Crustum, The Pudding Parlour or Pastry Pedaleur.

Fruit and Vegetables

Hoole Food Market

Here you can order their iconic fruit, veg and salad Boxes, all including top-quality, fresh ingredients in time for Christmas.

ExSqueeze Me

Handbridge’s friendly greengrocer and juice bar ExSqueeze Me offers a glorious selection of fresh fruit and vegetables available for delivery as part of their ‘Fruit and Veg Box’ offerings. With all of these fantastic offerings, ExSqueeze Me seems to be the ideal trader for vegetarian and vegan Christmas Dinners, as well as for all of the trimmings.

Francis Thomas

When it comes to sourcing the perfect vegetables for your Christmas dinner, Francis Thomas in Chester is the ideal destination. Renowned for its high-quality produce, this family-run business offers a delightful selection of fresh, seasonal vegetables that are sure to elevate your festive feast.

Cheese

The Cheese Shop

With seemingly countless varieties and flavours of cheese including Montgomery Cheddar, Colston Basset Stilton, and Cenarth Brie, as well as pre-bundled packs, crafting the perfect cheeseboard is made easy thanks to The Chester Cheese Shop.

They also have great gift ideas or even treat yourself to one of their indulgent hampers; a basket of cheese heaven. Order early to avoid disappointment and cheese envy!  

The Cheese Wedge

The Cheese Wedge is a treasure trove of unique and delicious options, from creamy Brie and sharp Cheddar to rich Stilton and tangy goat cheese. The knowledgeable staff are passionate about cheese and are always eager to help you curate a stunning cheese board that will impress your guests. Pairing your selections with locally sourced chutneys and crackers will add an extra touch of festive flair. 

Beer and Wine

Veeno

Visit Veeno for authentic Italian wines, most of which come from Caruso & Minini, their family vineyard in Sicily where Great-Grandfather Antonio planted the first vines in the XIX century. It's also a great place to pick up some bubbles for the big day.

Chester Beer & Wine

Get mixed cases of 6 or 12 bottles of wine and special Christmas boxes of beer. You can even get a bespoke beer advent calendar or beer cracker, which make great gifts. You can also purchase a 'Surprise me beer box' where you don't know what you're going to get! 

Not forgetting your Christmas buffet, a very important part of the festive feast!

Hodge Podge Grazing Table/Boxes

Hodgepodge has been catering for all your grazing needs since 2020, serving you the very best locally sourced produce. Rather than spending lots of time putting together the usual beige buffet, let Hodge Podge bring their expertise to your home with a beautifully curated grazing table, box or platter.

And there you have it – your 2024 Christmas fayre prepared wholly from Chester producers’ goods.