The festive season is just around the corner, and there's lotshappening at Groombridge Farm Shop this November and December. From delicious local food tastings and Christmas trees to festive gifts and, of course, your Christmas dinner essentials, we have plenty to get you into the Christmas spirit.
Christmas online ordering opens Monday
Our Christmas online ordering opens on Monday 16th November and closes on Wednesday 16th December.
We'll be taking orders for our Christmas turkeys and meat boxes, with collection available on:
Come and meet some of our wonderful local producers and enjoy a taste of something delicious.
Friday 13th November | 11am–2pm Wooden Spoon Preserving Company – Wye
We'll be welcoming Wooden Spoon Preserving Company, based in Wye, with a selection of chutneys, jams, preserved fruits and jellies. They'll also have some beautiful gift packs, perfect for Christmas presents.
Friday 27th November | 10am–3pm Di Santo – Crowborough
Enjoy a taste of Italy with Di Santo and their delicious Italian Cannoli, Aragostine and Barchetta. They'll also be introducing a new range of festive Christmas flavours.
Friday 4th December | 10am–3pm Our Christmas Tasting Event
Join us for a special Christmas tasting with Karen from Baketastic, Speldhurst, showcasing her delicious cakes. We'll also have a selection of cheeses and chutneys for you to try. We'll also be joined by James from Charrington's, 11am–3pm, who will bring along warming hot apple juice and mulled cider.
It's the perfect opportunity to browse our Christmas gifts, choose some festive favourites and have a beautiful Christmas hamper made up.
Friday 11th December | 10am–3pm Three Old Birds – East Grinstead
Bonnie from Three Old Birds will be joining us with her artisan flavoured gin, vodka and rum. With a wonderful selection of flavours and gift packs available, there should be plenty of inspiration for Christmas gifting
Christmas Trees
We're delighted to be bringing you another wonderful selection of Christmas trees, localled grown at Hole Park in Rolvenden, where they are carefully tended, pruned and fed to produce the rich colour and symmetrical shape that Hole Park trees are known for.
This year's selection will include:
Traditional and non-drop trees: Our usual selection, ranging from 4ft to 10ft.
Nordman Fir: For those who like to get ahead with their Christmas decorating, a selection of non-drop Nordman Firs will be available from Friday 20th November.
Alternative varieties: Serbian Spruce, Douglas Fir and Blue Spruce, available in sizes from 5–7ft.
Our main selection of non-drop Christmas trees will be available from the week commencing 23rd November.
Looking for a particular size? Trees outside our usual selection can be pre-ordered. We can also arrange local delivery on our usual delivery days.
Good news for early planners: 5ft and 6ft non-drop trees will be available to order online from Monday 23rd November, for delivery or collection.
We'll also have a lovely selection of Christmas wreaths and table decorations to help make your home feel festive.
Christmas Hampers
Looking for something a little different this Christmas? Pop in and explore our selection of local produce, festive treats and gifts. We can also put together bespoke hampers, making a lovely present for friends, family or colleagues.
From all of us at Groombridge Farm Shop, thank you for shopping local and supporting our wonderful local producers.