Our prime Norfolk beef is Specially selected by HG Blakes of Norwich.   Most of our beef is supplied by P O Almey & sons of Tavistock Farm, Antingham near North Walsham*. The Almey family have been farming cattle for generations and have a good stock of quality animals all year round.

The breeds of cattle we have are mostly Simmental and Limosin (continental breeds which are famed for their lean tender meat) crossed with native breeds such as Hereford, Shorthorn and Aberdeen Angus which are known for their marbled texture.

The Cattle are free to roam and graze in large fields at a ratio of at least one acre per animal. The fields that the cattle are fed on are full of natural grasses, wildflowers and shrubs. They also have their own access to a natural source of water that runs through the fields. Because the land is non arable the cattle help to fertilise the otherwise redundant land creating a perfect environment for wildlife and biodiversity which in turn has a much lower carbon footprint than intensively reared cattle.

Once the animals have reached maturity – usually 20-24 months – they are then kept on a higher calorie finishing ration using vegetables such as potatoes and beet.

*If for any reason we do not have William’s beef we will use locally accredited farms using the same farming methods and animal husbandry as William Almey.. All the farms have been thoroughly inspected and adhere to the high specification and standards that we require.  For more information on this week’s beef please enquire and we will be happy to help.