There’s a lot to look forward to at Hockey’s Farm Shop in South Gorley over the next few weeks. Our award-winning New Forest pannage pork is due at the butchery counter from mid-November, Christmas meat orders are open, and on Thursday 10 December we’re keeping the doors open late for an evening of local shopping, tastings and festive food.
New Forest pannage pork is back this November
If you’ve spotted pigs snuffling under the oak trees on a New Forest walk, you’ve seen pannage in action. Every autumn, New Forest commoners turn their pigs out to forage for fallen acorns. It’s a centuries-old tradition that helps clear acorns from the forest floor, where they can be harmful to ponies and cattle.
It’s a particularly special season for us this year. Our pannage pork spare rib joint earned three stars at the 2026 Great Taste Awards, the highest rating, and our pannage pork belly earned one star. If you’re wondering what to cook first, try a slow-roasted spare rib joint with cider and apples, or pork belly with crisp crackling and buttery mash.
This year, pannage pork will be sold directly from our butchery counter from mid-November, subject to availability. Pop in and ask our butchers what’s available and how they’d cook it.
Order your Christmas turkey, goose, beef and all the trimmings
Whether you’re feeding a full house or cooking for a few, our butchers can help you choose the right cut and work out how much you’ll need. This year’s Christmas range includes New Forest turkeys, free-range goose, ribs of beef, gammon, traditionally cooked ham, pigs in blankets and chipolatas.
Reserve your order with a £50 deposit if it includes a whole turkey or goose, or £20 for all other orders. We’ll call you to confirm the details and arrange a collection slot. Your deposit comes off the final bill when you collect.
Online orders close on Wednesday 9 December. In-store orders close on Thursday 10 December, so you can still place yours with the butchery team during our Christmas Shopping Evening.
Christmas Shopping Evening on Thursday 10 December
Come and spend the evening with us from 4pm to 8pm at Hockey’s Farm Shop in South Gorley, near Fordingbridge. Entry is free and everyone is welcome.
Meet local makers and producers, try something new and find hampers, stocking fillers and gifts you’ll be glad you came across. There’ll be free mince pies, mulled wine, our Great Taste award-winning sausage rolls and pulled turkey baps from the Farmyard Cafe. You can also try your luck in our butchery raffle and gift tombola, both raising money for local charities.
Bring a friend, have a browse and tick off a few things on your Christmas list with a mince pie in hand.
Christmas opening times at Hockey’s Farm
Date Time
Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 December 8am–6pm
Thursday 24 December, Christmas Eve 8am–1pm
Friday 25 December, Christmas Day Closed
Saturday 26 December, Boxing Day Closed
You’ll find us at Hockey’s Farm Shop, South Gorley, near Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 2PW. We look forward to seeing you over the festive season!
