At Cranstons we believe that great food should lie at the heart of every Christmas celebration. That’s why our farmers, butchers and makers are proud to bring you the best of regional produce, crafted with passion and a commitment to excellence. from the Cranstons Team
Enjoy a Cranstons Christmas meat box
Luxury Christmas Pudding
Our Christmas meat boxes contain our festive best-sellers, so you don’t need to worry about what to order. They also make the ideal gift.
Traditional Luxury Meat Box £155
Bronze Turkey 5 kg • Topside 900g • Gammon Joint 1 kg
Dry Cured Back Bacon 400g • Luxury Traditional Christmas Pudding 450g
slow matured for extra flavour
Our finest roasting birds
Free Range Bronze Turkey
£17.30 per kg
These turkeys are free to roam whilst maturing. This enriched way of life helps to improve the quality of the meat giving it a superb flavour and texture. Weights from 4-9 kg.
Barn Reared Farm Turkey
£14.70 per kg
Weights from 4-10 kg.
Free Range Goose £19.80 per kg
Traditionally reared on grass, corn and straw. Weights from 4-6 kg.
Creedy Carver Duck £10.80 per kg
Traditionally reared for extra flavour. Weights from 2-2.5 kg.
Herb Fed Free Range Chicken £13.80 per kg
The birds are free to roam and forage on fifty acres of Yorkshire countryside for a distinctive depth of flavour and a beautiful texture. Weight 3-5.5 Kg
Barn reared chickens also available.
We source our whole birds from trusted family producers. We ask you to order in kg increments. The exact price of your whole bird, saddle or breast will be confirmed on collection i.e. you will pay the published price per kg multiplied by your turkey’s exact weight.
FREE RANGE BRONZE TURKEY
CREEDY CARVER DUCK
Turkey saddles and breast
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Luxury Stu ed Turkey Breast £18.20 per kg
Luxury Stu ed Turkey Breast £18.20 per kg
Prepared by our Master Butchers. Succulent turkey breast filled with Cumberland and caramelised onion sausagemeat, wrapped in streaky bacon.
Prepared by our Master Butchers. Succulent turkey breast filled with Cumberland and caramelised onion sausagemeat, wrapped in streaky bacon.
Order a whole (2.25-3 kg) or a half piece (1-1.5 kg).
Order a whole (2.25-3 kg) or a half piece (1-1.5 kg).
Free Range Bronze Turkey Saddle £19.80 per kg
Free Range Bronze Turkey Saddle £19.80 per kg
The turkeys are free to roam from six weeks of age which helps develop and improve the flavour and texture of the meat.
3-5 kg weights available.
The turkeys are free to roam from six weeks of age which helps develop and improve the flavour and texture of the meat. 3-5 kg weights available.
Free Range Bronze Luxury Stu ed Turkey
Saddle £84 each
Free Range Bronze Luxury Stu ed Turkey Saddle £84 each
Succulent free range bronze turkey breast stu ed with Cranstons cranberry & orange sausagemeat, wrapped in our award winning streaky bacon. Min. weight 3.8 kg.
Succulent free range bronze turkey breast stu ed with Cranstons cranberry & orange sausagemeat, wrapped in our award winning streaky bacon. Min. weight 3.8 kg.
Easy Carve Turkey Breast £17.80 per kg
Easy Carve Turkey Breast £17.80 per kg
Barn reared. Boned and rolled by our Master Butchers. Order a whole (2.25-3 kg) or a half piece (1-1.5 kg).
Barn reared. Boned and rolled by our Master Butchers. Order a whole (2.25-3 kg) or a half piece (1-1.5 kg).
Barn Reared Turkey Saddle £17.30 per kg
Barn Reared Turkey Saddle £17.30 per kg
Slow matured for extra flavour.
Slow matured for extra flavour.
Weights from 3-6.5 kg.
Weights from 3-6.5 kg.
What is a saddle?
What is a saddle?
Cranstons sell turkey saddles rather than the crowns sold by the supermarkets. You get a higher % of meat with a saddle and less bone as our butchers have expertly removed the wings and back bone leaving just a small amount of breast bone and lots of succulent breast meat.
Cranstons sell turkey saddles rather than the crowns sold by the supermarkets. You get a higher % of meat with a saddle and less bone as our butchers have expertly removed the wings and back bone leaving just a small amount of breast bone and lots of succulent breast meat.
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Special festive roasts
Every Christmas meal should be unforgettable. That's why all our special festive centerpieces and multi-bird roasts are freshly prepared with the finest ingredients and expert craftsmanship.
Cranstons Christmas Cushion £28
Chicken stu ed with pork tenderloin and Cumberland and caramelised onion sausagemeat, wrapped in bacon. Min. weight 2.25 kg.*
Christmas Chicken Parcel £14.50
Chicken breast stu ed with Cranstons home cured gammon, turkey and sweet cranberry sausagemeat, topped with a rasher of dry cured streaky bacon. (Serves 3-4). Min. weight 800g.*
Luxury Duck and Marmalade Parcel £16.50
Half a duck stu ed with Cranstons luxury Cumberland and Dalemain marmalade sausagemeat, topped with our dry cured streaky bacon. (Serves 3-4). Min. weight 750g.*
CHRISTMAS CUSHION
LUXURY DUCK AND MARMALADE PARCEL
CHRISTMAS CHICKEN PARCEL
Our multi-bird roasts
Our multi-bird roasts
Our Master Butchers have prepared these fantastic 2 and 3 bird centrepieces so that you can serve up an extra special meal. They combine the finest poultry and game birds with our own award winning sausagemeat.
Our Master Butchers have prepared these fantastic 2 and 3 bird centrepieces so that you can serve up an extra special meal. They combine the finest poultry and game birds with our own award winning sausagemeat.
Christmas Chuckling
Christmas Chuckling £39
£39
A whole boneless duck stu ed with chicken breasts, chicken thigh and Cranstons luxury Cumberland and Dalemain marmalade sausagemeat.
A whole boneless duck stu ed with chicken breasts, chicken thigh and Cranstons luxury Cumberland and Dalemain marmalade sausagemeat.
Min. weight 2 kg.*
Min. weight 2 kg.*
Easy Carve Three Bird Roast £66
Easy Carve Three Bird Roast £66
Turkey breast stu ed with duck breasts, pheasant breasts and our luxury chestnut, apple, and smoked bacon sausagemeat, topped with dry cured streaky bacon. Min. weight 3 kg.*
Turkey breast stu ed with duck breasts, pheasant breasts and our luxury chestnut, apple, and smoked bacon sausagemeat, topped with dry cured streaky bacon. Min. weight 3 kg.*
*All supplied in an oven ready foil.
*All supplied in an oven
Local game birds
Local game birds
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CHRISTMAS CHUCKLING
expertly dry-aged
Traditional roast beef
We dry-age all our roasting beef for a minimum of 21 days in our bespoke maturation chiller. During this process the moisture is reduced, which concentrates the natural flavour of the beef, and increases it’s tenderness.
Rolled Sirloin
Larder-Trimmed Rib of Beef
Finest Beef Topside
Glorious gammon joints
Enjoy a beautiful roast and endless tasty cold cuts.
Cranstons Home-Cured Gammon Joint
Smoked Gammon Joint
Marmalade Gammon Joint
Our Marmalade Gammon, marinated in Jane's award-winning Dalemain Marmalade. Available only for the festive season, it's the perfect sweet and savoury treat to make your Christmas dinner extra special.
A great alternativevalue to the Christmas Turkey
ROAST BEEF
venison sausage
venison parcel venison haunch
Fresh wild venison
Fresh wild venison
Fresh venison
Our roe deer venison is tender with a beautiful mild game taste.
Our roe deer venison is tender with a beautiful mild game taste.
Our roe deer venison is tender with a beautiful game taste.
Venison Parcel £16.80
Venison Parcel £16.80
Layers of venison, cranberry & apple sausagemeat, pheasant breast and Cumberland sausagemeat wrapped in smoked streaky bacon. Min. weight 1 kg. Serves 2-4.
Layers of venison, cranberry & apple sausagemeat, pheasant breast and Cumberland sausagemeat wrapped in smoked streaky bacon. Min. weight 1 kg. Serves 2-4.
Also available: Venison haunch, cannon, rack, sausages, diced + steaks.
Also available: Venison haunch, cannon, rack, sausages, diced + steaks.
Venison Parcel £16.80 venison, cranberry & apple sausagemeat, pheasant breast and Cumberland sausagemeat wrapped in smoked streaky Min. weight 1 kg. Serves 2-4. available: Venison haunch, cannon, rack, sausages, diced + steaks.
Roast lamb
Roast lamb
Roast lamb
Our region is renowned for the quality of lamb it produces. Our butchery team buy only the best prime lambs, expertly handling the whole carcass. Typically the lambs we buy are outdoor reared in the Cumbrian and Northumberland (for our Hexham shop) countryside.
Our region is renowned for the quality of lamb it produces. Our butchery team buy only the best prime lambs, expertly handling the whole carcass. Typically the lambs we buy are outdoor reared in the Cumbrian and Northumberland (for our Hexham shop) countryside.
Our region is renowned for the quality of lamb it produces. Our butchery team buy only the best prime lambs, expertly handling the whole Typically the lambs we buy are reared in the Cumbrian and Northumberland (for our Hexham shop) countryside.
Choose from: Boned and Rolled Shoulder, Leg of Lamb, French Trimmed Rack, Crown of Lamb
Choose from: Boned and Rolled Shoulder, Leg of Lamb, French Trimmed Rack, Crown of Lamb
Choose from: Boned and Rolled Shoulder, Leg of Lamb, French Trimmed Rack, Crown of Lamb
Pork joints
Pork joints
Pork joints
Cranstons pork joints come with a lovely layer of fat perfect for crackling.
Cranstons pork joints come with a lovely layer of fat perfect for crackling.
Cranstons pork joints come with a lovely layer of fat perfect for crackling.
Enjoy: Loin of Pork, Leg of Pork, Belly Pork
Enjoy: Loin of Pork, Leg of Pork, Belly Pork
Enjoy: Loin of Pork, Leg of Pork, Belly Pork
cranberry + orange stuffing balls
Little delights, big flavours!
It’s the small touches that turn moments into memories!
12 Pigs in Blankets* 400g
12 Stu ng Balls* 420g
Cranberry + Orange
Chestnut, Apple + Smoked Bacon
Luxury Sausagemeat Trays* 454g
Cranberry + Orange
Chestnut, Apple + Smoked Bacon
9 Cumberland + Bacon
Wheels* 420g
Chipolatas
Pork
Cumberland Farmhouse
Cumberland Honey + Mustard
GLUTEN FREE Cumberland
Available in 500g frozen packs
Sausagemeat 400g Sleeve
Pork Fine
Cumberland
Cumberland Farmhouse
Sage + Onion
GLUTEN FREE Cumberland
*Supplied
Award winning bacon
We dry cure our bacon traditionally; pork loins are smothered in a mixture of brown sugar and salt giving it a delicious sweet and salty flavour. Our smoked bacon is expertly smoked by The Eden Valley Smokehouse near Penrith.
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all made by us pigs in blankets
the King of steaks
tomahawksteak
Dine in with style
Expertly dry-aged and hand-cut by our Master Butchers, our steaks are mouth-wateringly tender + full of flavour. Our long-standing partnerships with trusted local farmers guarantee top quality and high welfare standards.
steak
expertly dry-aged + local
Christmas dinner wellington
£4.70 each
Cumbrian chicken breast with sage and onion stu ng, streaky bacon pieces and cranberry sauce, encased in a pu pastry lattice.
bacon, brie & cranberry
parcel
£4.50 each
Cumbrian chicken breast, with creamy brie and sweet cranberry sauce, wrapped in smoked streaky bacon.
the
stilton pig parcel
£4.50 each
the twisty pig
£4.40 each
Cumberland sausage wrapped in our best dry cured streaky bacon.
steak & stroganoff en croute
£4.50 each
A steak burger filled with mushroom and strogano sauce encased in pu pastry with a sprig of rosemary.
Fresh festive suppers
These fresh & tasty meal centres serve one, and will be available from our butchers’ counters from 1st November.
Chicken breast wrapped in streaky bacon stu ed with caramelised onion chutney, a wedge of stilton and a pig in blanket.
cheese + leek parcel with hidden camember t
chickenwellington
Christmas cravings
These delicious pastry centrepieces, packed brim full of moreish fillings are all made by our skilled pie team. They are fantastic hot or cold!
Caramelised Onion Garland £14
Sweet caramelised onion sausagemeat encased in pu pastry with a salt, pepper and onion seed glaze.
Serves 6-10. Min. weight 900g.
Wensleydale and Cranberry Garland £14
Our traditional Cumberland sausagemeat with Yorkshire Wensleydale and Cranberry cheese, encased in pu pastry, with a sweet thyme glaze.
Serves 6-10. Min. weight 900g.
Cheese + Leek Parcel with hidden Camembert £18.50
A whole camembert surrounded by a delicious tangy mature cheddar, roast potato and leek filling, topped with fruity cranberry sauce and encased in pu pastry.
Serves 4-6. Min. weight 900g.
Chicken Wellington £16.50
Cumbrian chicken breast stu ed with Cumberland sausagemeat, smoked bacon pieces, and fruity cranberry sauce, all wrapped in Serrano ham and encased in a delicious pu pastry lattice.
Serves 4-6. Min. weight 900g.
showstopping centrepiece to impress your guests
Cranstons Beef Wellington £75
Expertly dry aged fillet steak with wild mushroom duxelle and rich chicken liver pâté encased in pu pastry.
1.2 kg. Serves 4-6.
Festive feasts made easy
These hearty pies and lasagnes are the ideal solution for busy nights when cooking isn't an option. Each one is crafted by hand in the Cranstons kitchen.
Large Entertaining Steak Pie £30
Tender chunks of steak in a rich gravy with a delicious pastry lid. 8-10 portions. Min. weight 2.8 kg.
Large Entertaining Beef Lasagne £28
Rich beef bolognese sauce layered between lasagne sheets and topped with béchamel sauce and extra mature cheddar. 8-10 portions. Min. weight 2.3 kg.
Large Entertaining Chicken, Ham + Leek Pie £30
Succulent Cumbrian chicken and Cranstons home cured ham pieces in a delicious béchamel and leek sauce with a pu pastry lid. 8-10 portions. 2.8 kg.
Large Entertaining Shepherd’s Pie £30
Tender minced lamb, carrot and mint in a rich gravy with flu y mashed potato and a cheesy ciabatta crumb. 8-10 portions. Min. weight 2.7kg
All these products come in a large foil ready for the oven.
Reach for the pies!
Slicing pies
Large pies (serves 10) are available by the slice or as a half or whole pie.
Ullswater Pie
Bacon and chicken with apricot and apple stu ng and lattice top.
Bacon, Brie + Cranberry Quiche
Our dry cured bacon with creamy brie and sweet cranberries, encased in a shortcrust pastry base.
Bacon + Egg Pie
A delicious old-fashioned shortcrust pie packed with layers of bacon and egg.
Speciality
sharing pies
All serve 4-6 depending on appetites.
Traditional Jellied Pork Pie
Coarsely minced pork and savoury jelly.
Game Pie
Duck, pheasant and sausagemeat topped with plum and apple jelly.
Festive Pie
Turkey breast combined with turkey & cranberry sausagemeat, sage & onion stu ng and sweet cranberry sauce, all encased in golden pastry.
c heese + leek roll
Scotch eggs
Classic Rustic Cumberland
Festive
Cumberland sausagemeat with Yorkshire Wensleydale and Cranberry cheese and a crispy ciabatta crumb
Sausage rolls
Cheese + Leek Roll
6 Mini Sausage Rolls
Sausage Rolls
Rustic Caramelised Onion
Rustic Wensleydale + Cranberry
Cumberland sausagemeat with Yorkshire Wensleydale and cranberry cheese.
Smaller pork pies
Dinky Pork Pie
Small Pork Pie
Pork + Cranberry
Pork + Apple
Ploughman’s Pie
Chestnut, smoked bacon + apple sausagemeat, topped with tangy farmhouse pickle and extra mature cheddar cheese.
Flans
Bacon + Emmental
Mature Cheddar + Sun Blushed Tomato
Sausage + Apple Lattice
Set the scene and feast!
At Cranstons, we believe in the joy of a table overflowing with perfectly roasted cold cuts, mouthwatering local cheeses, and fresh, crisp salads
Cooked meat
The best cuts of our quality, locally farmed meats are expertly roasted the old-fashioned way.
• Cooked Ham
• Hand-Carved Ham on the Bone
• Roast Pork
• Prime Roast Beef + Rare Roast Beef
• Roast Turkey
• Roast Chicken + Fajita Roast Chicken
Whole Honey Roast Ham Joints
Tender, honey-glazed, home cured hams
Whole joints 750g - 6 kg, or sliced.
Small Marmalade Glazed Ham Joint
Our home cured lean ham joint marinaded in luxury Dalemain’s Jane’s Marmalade approx 800g.
Freshly prepared salads
• Coleslaw
• Sugar Snap Pea
• Potato, Spring Onion + Bacon
• Florida Salad
• Beetroot, Carrot + Cabbage Slaw
• Cheese Coleslaw
• Celery, Nut + Sultana
• Sun Blushed Tomato Orzo
• Tikka Pasta
• Curried Rice
• Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
Enjoy a local cheeseboard
At our Cumbrian Food Hall, we take pride in o ering over 100 di erent speciality cheeses, carefully sourced from local producers and beyond.
Pictured here: Black Dub Blue from Appleby Creamery; Cumberland Oak Smoked from Thornby Moor Dairy; Darling Howe Organic Brie from Torpenhow Cheese Company
deli product in Britain
The Lakes Luxury Hamper
£250
Local gift hampers
Build your own bespoke hamper or choose from our pre-selected Cumbrian hampers. All of our food halls hold plentiful stock. Our full hamper range is also available to purchase for delivery at cranstons.net
Gift vouchers
Valid at all 6 of our shops, our premium gift vouchers come with a presentation wallet and envelope. Choose from £10 and £20 denominations. You can buy them in any of our shops or order them for delivery at cranstons.net
build your own gift
How to place your Christmas order...
Order online + you could WIN £100 OF CRANSTONS VOUCHERS
Online for shop collection
1. Go to cranstons.net and select ‘PLACE AN ORDER FOR SHOP COLLECTION’.
2. Fill your basket with Christmas goodies.
3. Select your preferred collection shop, date and time slot. Our collection days are 22nd, 23rd and 24th December.
4. Confirm your order - You will be sent an email containing all your order details and collection information.
We start taking orders at 10am on the Thursday 31st October. The order cut o is midnight on Sunday 15th December.
A note on our Christmas 2024 prices
The Cranstons team will make every possible e ort to honour the prices shown throughout this booklet. In exceptional circumstances we do reserve the right to alter the published prices.
Christmas tips from James Cranston
Senior Commercial Manager at Cranstons
Plan ahead: I like to map out where and when everything will go in the oven and on the hobs. This includes checking the turkey fits in the oven and assigning roasting trays to each veg and side dish.
Prep in advance: Save time by preparing as much as possible the day before — think gravy base, veggies, and stu ng.
Cook with a thermometer: When roasting a turkey, a meat thermometer is the best way to be sure that it's cooked. Make sure it reaches 76 degrees. Don't forget to factor in resting time according to the size of the bird.
Fire up the BBQ: I've been ridiculed for this, but a BBQ makes a great extra oven. Cranstons pigs in blankets come in foil trays, which can go straight on the grill, with minimal clean-up afterwards.
Share the load: No one person is responsible for the whole day in our house. Each of us chips in with a dish, dessert or decorations and we try our best not to fall out!
Leftover brunch: Blitz yesterday's veg in a food processor for "bubble and squeak", whip up a cheese board toastie or create your own Cranstons Christmas baguette!
By phone or in person
If you aren’t able to order online or would like to place an order for New Year you can order in person or over the telephone.
A selection of our most popular Christmas products are available to order for delivery nationwide. The 'Christmas delivered' shop opens on 30th October with a last order date of 29th November and a last pre-Christmas delivery of 6th December for fresh items. Items are dispatched fresh so you can freeze them for Christmas. We can deliver hampers up to 12th December.
Seasonal opening hours
Sunday 22nd December all shops open 7am-5pm
Monday 23rd December all shops open 7am-6pm
Tuesday 24th December all shops open 7am-3pm (Cumbrian Food Hall + Orton Grange close 4pm)
Christmas Day + Boxing Day all shops closed.
Friday 27th December all shops re-open - regular hours
New Years Eve all shops close 4pm
New Years Day all shops closed
To view our normal shop opening hours visit cranstons.net
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Our hot food counters are a local favourite, o ering Christmas baguettes, Turkey Dinner Meal Boxes and much more tasty food to go!
local hot & fresh
Breakfast served until 11:30am
Lunch served from 11:30am until 2:30pm
Making seafood that little bit special ...
Festive Fish + Seafood
We guarantee a huge range of the freshest fish and festive treats, including scallops, oysters, halibut, whole salmon and king prawns.
Bespoke Seafood Platters*
Built to suit your taste and budget
Seafood Shells
The perfect starter or light meal
Fresh Lobster + Crab*
Simply boiled or fully dressed, you decide
Cumbrian Smoked Salmon
Hot smoked, cold smoked or rope hung. The freshest smoked salmon available, from Grants smokehouse in Maryport. 100g - 1kg sides available
Dressed Salmon
Expertly cooked and dressed whole or half salmon fillets - bring a ‘wow’ factor to your table!
How to order: We will be open from 17th - 24th December
Our most popular products are available to order at cranstons.net for collection on 22nd, 23rd, or 24th December at any Cranstons shop. Call 01768 865736 or visit our Penrith counter for special orders