If your plans over the next few weeks involve family breakfasts, summer lunches, football evenings with friends or firing up the barbecue, there's a good chance Hockey's Farm Shop has everything you need.

Father's Day weekend is almost here, our Pie, Mash & Mac Night is down to its final few tickets and with football fixtures filling calendars throughout June and July, we're seeing more customers planning gatherings at home and looking for quality local food that takes the stress out of entertaining.

Whether you're joining us in the Farmyard Cafe, stocking up from the butchery, browsing the farm shop or simply popping in for a coffee and a wander, there's plenty happening at Hockey's this month.

Father’s Day at Hockey’s

Father's Day falls on Sunday 21st June this year, and if you're looking for a relaxed way to celebrate, our Farmyard Cafe is open throughout the weekend for breakfast, brunch, lunch and homemade cakes.

For many families, a meal together is the perfect way to mark the occasion. No cooking, no washing up and plenty of time to enjoy being together.

Our Hungry Breakfast remains one of the most popular choices on the menu, while our lunch menu offers a range of freshly prepared dishes using quality ingredients sourced from trusted suppliers and local producers wherever possible.

Father's Day weekend is traditionally one of our busiest weekends of the summer, so we'd recommend booking your table in advance if you're planning to visit.

After breakfast or lunch, why not spend some time exploring the rest of what Hockey's has to offer? Meet the animals, browse the Vinery, discover local gifts and artisan products, or simply enjoy a slower pace for a few hours in the heart of the New Forest.

Last Few Tickets for Pie, Mash & Mac Night

Before Father's Day itself comes one of our most anticipated events of the season.

On Saturday 20th June, we're opening the doors to our newly refurbished canopy space for our Father's Day Weekend Pie, Mash & Mac Night.

This special evening has been designed around great food, good company and a relaxed atmosphere, and with only a handful of tickets remaining, now is the time to secure your place.

Guests will enjoy a generous serving of deep-filled chicken, gammon and leek pie, creamy buttery mash, rich gravy, macaroni cheese for vegetarians and a delicious homemade cheesecake to finish.

The evening also provides one of the first opportunities to experience our transformed canopy area. Many regular visitors will remember the previous structure, and we're incredibly excited about the future of this space as it becomes home to events, dining experiences and special occasions throughout the year.

Whether you're treating Dad, catching up with friends or simply looking for a unique evening out in the New Forest, Pie, Mash & Mac Night promises to be a memorable way to spend a summer evening.

Football, Friends and Easy Entertaining

While Father's Day may be the headline event this weekend, football is set to dominate many diaries over the coming weeks.

Whether you're hosting friends for a big match, gathering family in the garden or simply looking for an excuse to enjoy good food and company, entertaining doesn't need to be complicated.

In fact, some of the best evenings are built around simple, quality ingredients.

A grazing board loaded with local cheeses, artisan crackers, chutneys and charcuterie. Fresh sourdough to tear and share. Homemade sausage rolls. A selection of local drinks chilling in the fridge. Good food has a remarkable way of bringing people together without requiring hours in the kitchen.

The farm shop is packed with products that make entertaining easy, whether you're catering for four people or fourteen.

Rather than making a last-minute supermarket dash, many customers are choosing to build their menus around local produce, seasonal ingredients and products that offer something a little different.

It's entertaining made simpler, and arguably much tastier.

A Butcher’s Counter Ready for Summer

Summer is always an exciting time in the butchery.

As the weather improves, the counter begins to fill with the products customers wait all year for. Handmade burgers, award-winning sausages, marinated chicken, barbecue favourites and steaks ready for the grill all take centre stage.

One particular highlight this month is our local New Forest lamb from Philip Hockey, former owner of Hockey's Farm Shop.

Beautifully reared and full of flavour, it represents everything we love about supporting local producers. Whether you're planning a Sunday roast, a barbecue feast or a special meal with family and friends, it's a fantastic choice for summer dining.

Alongside the lamb, our butchery team continues to prepare favourites including British Lop pork, handmade burgers, sausages and a range of barbecue-ready options.

One of the advantages of shopping with a local butcher is the advice that comes with it. If you're unsure what quantity you'll need, which cuts work best for entertaining or how to get the most from your barbecue, our team is always happy to help.

It's this personal service that keeps so many customers returning to Hockey's week after week.

Fresh Flowers from Harbridge Farm Flowers

Great food may be at the heart of entertaining, but it's often the finishing touches that bring everything together.

We're delighted to now be welcoming beautiful seasonal blooms from Harbridge Farm Flowers to Hockey's every weekend.

Freshly cut, locally grown and bursting with colour, these stunning bouquets are a wonderful addition to the farm shop and another fantastic example of the talented local producers we are proud to support.

Whether you're setting the table for Father's Day lunch, taking flowers to friends, brightening up your kitchen or simply treating yourself, they're a lovely way to bring a little seasonal colour into your home.

As with so many products at Hockey's, they're local, seasonal and full of character.

More Than a Farm Shop

One of the things we hear time and time again from visitors is that they came to Hockey's for one thing and ended up staying much longer.

It's easy to see why.

A visit might start with breakfast in the Farmyard Cafe before a wander through the farm shop. It could include browsing the Vinery, discovering local makers and artisan products, meeting the animals or picking up supplies for the weekend ahead.

For walkers exploring the New Forest, cyclists passing through South Gorley or families looking for a day out near Fordingbridge, Hockey's offers something a little different.

It's a place where good food, local produce and a genuine connection to the surrounding countryside come together.

Whether you're visiting for Father's Day, joining us for Pie, Mash & Mac Night, shopping for football entertaining or simply looking for the best farm shop in the New Forest, we'd love to welcome you.

Join Us This Weekend

With Father's Day around the corner, football gatherings filling the calendar and summer entertaining season well underway, there's never been a better time to visit Hockey's.

Book a table in the Farmyard Cafe, secure one of the final tickets for Pie, Mash & Mac Night, stock up on barbecue favourites from the butchery or discover beautiful blooms from Harbridge Farm Flowers.

Whatever brings you through the gates, you'll find plenty of reasons to stay a little longer.

We look forward to welcoming you to Hockey's Farm Shop in South Gorley this summer.