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The end of the shooting season does have a silver lining at least for the villagers in the tiny hamlet of Shearsby in Leicestershire. To mark the end of the season the annual game lunch is celebrated at the Chandlers Arms, Shearsby’s quaint little pub on the village green. Residents cook their own speciality recipe from the game harvest and take them to the village pub for all to enjoy. Pheasant, partridge, duck, rabbit, hare, venison, muntjac and woodcook all grace the tables in this gastronomic extravaganza. The annual event has gone on longer than anyone can remember and the pub landlords Steve and Karen say it is a unique occasion which they are pleased to host. The Chandlers Arms is renowned for its real ales which are a perfect accompaniment for the feast.

A stunning dish of local honey-roasted Chatsworth partridge, crispy game dumpling, creamed savoy cabbage, duck-fat roast potatoes with a game and juniper gravy won Jack Baker of the Cricket Inn, Totley, Sheffield the title of Game Chef of the year at the prestigious Pub Chef Awards 2008.

Southlands Farm Cottages

Southlands Farm Cottages are 3 traditionally stone built luxury holiday cottages situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Owned by Charles & Dee McGowan in Northumberland on their farm. Charles designed and converted the cottages himself that have now been open since May 2007.

Visitors to the cottages are able to unwind and do as much or little as they like. There is plenty to do including long walks in stunning countryside and nature reserves or on breathtaking beaches; relaxing in the local pub with its award winning chef; or browsing in the tempting shops of Corbridge or Hexham.

In addition, the couple have recently starting running individual courses for guests wishing to experience the perfect country life. Courses include a day’s beating on a small friendly shoot with an experienced countryman ending in a country pub for lunch, then home to the cottage with a brace to cook.

Alternatively why not try some trout fishing following by a bbq on the riverbank.

In addition to various activities the couple also ensure the cottage honesty freezer is filled with game and game pies. They also farm Kune Kune pigs and Dexter cattle and a lovely vegetable garden.

Southlands Cottages are also members of Green Tourism so as well as loving the Countryside and Environment they look after it too.

For further information visit www.southlandsfarmcottages.co.uk

Game-to-Eat is delighted to announce sponsorship of a Glorious Game Skillery on behalf of the Craft Guild of Chefs at this years Hotelympia exhibition running from Sunday 17th February until Thursday 21st February.

The demonstration, to be hosted by Sophie Wright, winner of the Craft Guild of Chefs Graduate Award in 2006, will last for 45 minutes and look at basic preparation of game along with an outline of recipe suggestions.

Sophie Eleanor Wright, age 21, is a freelance chef/food writer. She is due to release her first cookery book in late October 2008 with the second in close pursuit. She makes regular appearances on BBC2 and ITV as well as online demonstrations and food styling for selected magazines. Sophie is very keen on promoting game and uses a lot in development as well as the odd few recipes appearing in her debut book. Sophie looks forward to encouraging other chefs to include game in their repertoire.

Hotelympia is one of the world's leading foodservice and hospitality shows and has been an integral part of the UK market for almost 75 years.

Alexia Robinson, of Game-to-Eat said: “Game-to-Eat is delighted to again be involved with Hotelympia and the skillery by Sophie Wright. Game is fantastically versatile and it requires minimum preparation and is quick to cook . Robinson continues: “Wild, natural and free range, game is a great choice for people who want something delicious and healthy in their diet. It is lower in fat and cholesterol than many other red meats and is a good source of protein and vitamins.”

Game-to-Eat, now in its 7th year, was set up to increase enjoyment and awareness of cooking with game meat.

NB. The Glorious Game demonstration takes place on Thursday 21st February from 11.30am-12.15pm.