buffie Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I wondered if anyone wanted to help. I am hoping to start a list of hen friendly eateries in my area, I thought we could have a sticky or something listing all our areas and 'nice' places to eat in. I think this should be broiler and battery free. I am hoping to encourage consumers to think and also the eateries to proudly say they serve free range meat and eggs. It doen't have to be organic, If you want to join in great, just ask locally or get something in the local newspaper. The BHWT is obviously working for the battery hen but will be happy to have details of free range egg policy places. A reminder to establishments that this means not just eggs, pasta, desserts but the salad cream etc they serve. Bx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Hi Buffie I think it's a good idea - we found a little cafe in Stratford the other day which we though was just for tourists but we will definatley go back because they only use free-range eggs and local products as much as they can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted September 8, 2005 Author Share Posted September 8, 2005 That's great, perhaps if we are lovely to kate or someone of importance (creep) they'll let us have a list for all to see. What was it called Lesley? Bx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Does that mean that I'm not important Buffie ??? I'll make this thread a sticky for you - how's that? Am I a little bit important now ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted September 8, 2005 Author Share Posted September 8, 2005 Clever you! I would never, ever not class you as important! You are the most important big knicker wearer ! Seriously, thanks! Bx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I'm important as well you know I don't know the name Jayne as it has changed and I can only remember the old name. I will check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted September 8, 2005 Author Share Posted September 8, 2005 Well done Lesley, you'll be first on the list. OK you can be the most important thong wearer! Bx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Well done Lesley, you'll be first on the list. OK you can be the most important thong wearer! Bx I don't think so The shock would be too much for everybody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 We have a lovely place just outside Banbury called The National Herb Centre - they grow and sell herbs to the restaurants and supermarkets, also sell them at the centre, they have a lovely cafe/bistro in a converted barn serving food and drinks from fresh produce, and a deli selling all their products and other like-minded stuff, most of which seems to be organic. Great for kiddies as they have an adventure playground, woods, nature trails and quizzes. THEY ALSO KEEP CHOOKS! http://www.herbcentre.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I'd forgotten the Herb Centre Clare - I can vouch for the food, it's lovely. Good ideas for presents in the shop as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 We'll have to meet up there for a cuppa Lesley, can talk chickens - I'll wear a red carnation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 That sounds good Clare - but I have an aversion to carnations since our episode with the pickpocket on holiday (she was 'selling' carnations! ) we'll just have to take a chicken with us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted September 9, 2005 Author Share Posted September 9, 2005 I'd forgotten the Herb Centre Clare - I can vouch for the food, it's lovely.Good ideas for presents in the shop as well. My mum and dad live in Daventry, I'll to take my mum there! Bx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Smashing place in Nanpantan (where marathon runner Paula Whatshername lives) in Leicestershire near Loughborough called Beth's Kitchen. It's in Home Farm. Totally organic fruit, veg and meat. We off there for my birthday on 28th September if anyone would care to join us! *Paula Radcliffe - just came to me* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted September 9, 2005 Author Share Posted September 9, 2005 Hey Gina, you need to get your skates on...You're going away. Have a super time!! It sounds a nice place. Paula looks as if she could do with a decent meal and have a rest. BX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I'd forgotten the Herb Centre Clare - I can vouch for the food, it's lovely.Good ideas for presents in the shop as well. My mum and dad live in Daventry, I'll to take my mum there! Bx Hey Buffster, you'll have to meet Lesley and I there then! How about the 2nd weekend in October? I think I am free then, but will have to double check at home. We can all bring our chickens! I'll be in the green van - you'll see what I mean when you see it. PM me if you can make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 For those of you in Kent I love the cafe at the Organic gardens in Yalding. As much as possible is organic/ home-grown/ home-made & it's delicious. I'm trying to remember if it's veggie or not, I don't think so, but you know I can't remember. Last time I was there I ate veggie, but I usually do when I'm out. It's a bit of a day out for us, a fair drive then we saunter round the gardens and follow up with lunch, but it's just a bit too far to go all that regularly I'm afraid. Switching up a gear we had a very nice luch for hubby's birthday way back in january at Gordon Ramsays restaurant in Claridges, and I couldn't resist asking about the provenance of the meat. They know all their suppliers, and buy in high quality, well cared for meat. I don't think that it was necessarily organic, but definitely free range. But at the top end of the market like that quality is all I suppose, and they charge top end prices to cover it. Although, that said we had a set 3 course menu (with a suprise extra course of soup in an espresso cup) at 30 pounds a head, which was less than I was expecting to pay for such a wonderful meal. Wine was expensive though, no Chateau de Plonk options there. Have to say, I didn't ask about veg though, and I'm pretty certain that out of season veg were served, but I can't remember now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisy duck Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Hi The cafe in Maud Fosters windmill in Boston [this country] uses free range eggs and does a large vegetarian choise including all the cakes.It also uses a lot of organic flour from its own mill. Not open all the time so you check before going.01205 352188 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 KateA - you've reminded me about the cafe and restaurant at HDRA, Ryton Gardens, Nr. Coventry - probably very similar to Yalding as they are part of the same 'family' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted December 1, 2005 Author Share Posted December 1, 2005 Just a reminder that jane wants eateries that are hen friendly to mention in the newsletter. She has given an award to one restaurant and they are going to help her next year, as yet not sure who this is!! So lads and lasses please let me know or contact jane www.thehenshouse.co.uk, BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 LOL When I saw this I had visions of you taking your ladies along with you and sitting them on a perch whilst you ate...... As in "child freindly eateries" LOL LOUISE .....and whats wrong with that I hear you all saying!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 KateA - you've reminded me about the cafe and restaurant at HDRA, Ryton Gardens, Nr. Coventry - probably very similar to Yalding as they are part of the same 'family' ......not any more they're not!!! Yalding has passed into new hands as from this last year!!! It's still much in the same vein though! Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopsie Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Don't forget LEON. The whole chain uses meat from trusted sources and free range eggs - and the prices are fabulous. I will always eat there if I have the choice now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 For people in the Bungay area, the tearooms at Earsham Hall Pine use free range eggs and free range chicken and pork. Very nice food too...their salads are amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopsie Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Wetherspoons do a nice ham with free range egg and chips! Not sure if they use free range for everything (I shall ask them) but this is a start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
