Wild Flavours: Your Autumn & Winter Game Guide

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5 days ago
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This is your go-to guide for what’s in season and when. From rich venison to tender partridge, planning ahead is key to making the most of these incredible ingredients.

That’s why we work closely with Vicars Game, bringing you access to some of the best butchery and game on the market in the South West. Whether you are crafting a refined autumn menu or adding bold seasonal specials, you will find the quality, consistency and variety you need to make it stand out.

GAME SEASONS

What's in season & when

BIRDS

Red Grouse

12th Aug - 10th Dec

Partridge

1st Sept - 1st Feb

Pheasant

1st Oct - 1st Feb

Pigeon

No closed season

WILD FOWL

Mallard & Duck (Inland)

1st Sept - 31st Jan

Mallard & Duck (Outland)

1st Sept - 20th Feb

*Snipe

12th Aug - 31st Jan

*Woodcock

1st Oct - 31st Jan

BRITISH VENISON

Muntjac Deer

No closed season

Roe Deer Bucks

1st Nov - 31st March

Fallow Bucks

1st Nov - 31st March

Roe Deer (Stags)

1st Nov - 31st March

FURRED

Hare

1st Aug - 28th Feb

Rabbit

No closed season

Squirrel

No closed season

Please note: * not always available (call office for more info)

VICARS GAME

Bringing the Best to Your Kitchen

When you’ve got Vicars Game on your menu, you know you are working with the same quality trusted by some of London’s top restaurants. We have been wanting to bring them to the South West for years, and now we can.

So why make the switch? It is simple. The flavour is there, the consistency is there, and the butchery is spot on. Whether you are after beautiful game, some of the best sausages we have ever tried, or bespoke cuts tailored exactly to your spec, Vicars deliver. Tell us how you want it – whole, portioned or prepped – and it will arrive just as you need it.

THE VICARS GAME COLLECTION

Seasonal game & exceptional butchery at your fingertips

Venison range: Click to explore

Diced

Haunch Steaks

Mince

Whole Fillets

Whole Haunches

Whole Saddles

Birds & Ground Game: Click to explore

Pheasants oven ready

Partridge oven ready

Pigeon oven ready

Grouse oven ready

Pheasant fillets

Partridge fillets

Pigeon fillets

Wild rabbit

Wild hare

Rabbit meat (tame)

Mallard duck oven ready

Pork range: Click to explore

Whole Belly

Belly Boneless & Rindless

Belly Boneless Rind On

Collar/ Ribeye

Leg Boned & Rolled Loin Chop

Loin Steaks

Loin Boned & Rolled

Neck End Boned & Rolled

Porchetta

Saddle

French Trimmed Rack

Tenderloin

Sausage range: click to explore

Beef & Guinness

Chicken & apricot

Chicken & tarragon

Cumberland pork

Lamb & mint

Merguez chipolatas

Pork & chilli

Pork & leek

Venison & red wine

Wild boar & apple

Please note: Some products are special order lines. These are not held in stock must be ordered before midday Tuesday for Friday delivery. Please check the app to view what's available.

Great game deserves a great plan. This is your chance to put something truly special on the menu and give your diners a taste they will not forget.

With Vicars Game behind you and our team ready to help, you have everything you need to make this season your best yet. Speak to your Account Manager to lock in pricing and ideas, or call our chef-led team on 01884 849274 and let’s get to work.

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