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Popular TV chef, Phil Vickery has teamed up with Game-to-Eat to produce a series of 6 fantastic web-films to celebrate the start of the game season.

The films show Phil busy in his kitchen, preparing and cooking delicious game recipes using partridge, pheasant and venison.  All the recipes are quick and easy to prepare and use ingredients that are easy to source, locally in the high street or in supermarkets.

Phil, a big fan of British seasonal produce and always keen to support British wild game, created 3 traditional recipes for each meat as well as 3 modern twists.  They include a Chinese style Pheasant, a Simple Roasted Partridge and a Braised Venison with Smoked Bacon, Red Wine and Apricots.

Treat your guests this Christmas to a delicious seasonal whole roast pheasant with all the trimmings, so easy to prepare and cook.  Takes just 10 minutes to prepare and just 45 minutes to cook, leaving you time to talk to your guests.

We are giving away 5 copies of Game for Gourmet, a cookery book put together by four of Britain’s gastropub chefs.  The book features seasonal starters and puddings plus their most popular game dishes from game terrine with quince puree to pigeon breasts with pea risotto.

To win one of these fantastic books all you have to do answer this simple question:

Q) Which chef has filmed 6 new game recipes for gametoeat.co.uk? [please answer on this link]

Stuart Blackman, of The Country Bumpkin is passionate about wild food and his enthusiasm for supporting wild British produce including game has been recognised after being nominated as a finalist for Gary Rhodes Local Food Heroes award for the East Anglian region.

The Country Bumpkin hosts seasonal foraging days where you can learn about shooting, preparing and cooking wild game as well as many other wild culinary delights.

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J M Mettricks & Sons have been running as an award-winning family butchers since the 1890’s.  They sell a vast range of wild game meat during the season including venison, partridge and pheasant, supplied by Yorkshire Game. They also have seasonal favourites such as game sausages and pies, The business has developed and now operates two shops and an online shop. They employ over 50 staff including 5 members of the family.

The Queen’s Head, Brandeston, Suffolk – Tel: 01728 685307

Guests to The Queen’s Head in Brandeston can be assured of a warm welcome and delicious food.  Alan Randall, landlord since October 2006, is building a reputation for exceptional food and service in comfortable, relaxing surroundings.

The pub offers traditional fayre and pub food with a twist. Game appears on their seasonal menu often from the local estate.

Recipes of the Month

Game Pie

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Roasted Partridge with Game Chips

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