Guide: Where to buy Christmas Goose?

Christmas is a time for family gatherings, warm celebrations, and feasting. While turkey is the more common choice in recent years, a Christmas goose has a certain charm and tradition that can bring an added touch of luxury and nostalgia to your table. With its rich flavour, crispy skin, and tender meat, a roasted goose is an impressive centrepiece that’s making a comeback in holiday feasts across the UK.

Why choose a Christmas Goose?

There’s something about a goose that feels timeless. Goose was once the traditional bird for a Christmas meal, enjoyed by families for generations before turkey took over in popularity. Today, more people are rediscovering this festive favourite. It’s especially appealing for its fuller flavour, which is often described as richer than turkey, and its naturally succulent meat. Farmfetch offers the John Howe Whole Free Range Goose, a premium choice for your holiday feast. Raised in Biddenden, Kent, these birds are free to roam meadows and woodlands with incredibly high standards of animal welfare, this goose embodies quality and sustainability – a combination that adds peace of mind to every bite.

Where to buy your Christmas Goose

Finding a high-quality Christmas goose doesn’t have to be a challenge. At Farmfetch, we bring the best of British to your table with the John Howe Free Range Goose. Ordering your goose online through Farmfetch is a simple and reliable way to ensure you get a premium bird delivered directly to your door, just in time for the big day (All orders will arrive on the 23rd of December - if you need it sooner, just comment in the gift note section on the cart with the date)

Farmfetch also offers other festive essentials that complement a goose, including goose fat for making the crispiest roast potatoes and a selection of British sides and trimmings to round out the meal. Just remember to order early – with a growing demand for Christmas goose, especially free-range options, it’s best to secure your order before the rush.

What pairs well with Christmas Goose?

A beautifully roasted John Howe Whole Free Range Goose deserves sides that enhance its rich, savoury flavour. Goose pairs wonderfully with traditional holiday accompaniments like red cabbage braised with apples, roasted root vegetables, and Brussels sprouts tossed with chestnuts or pancetta. For a hint of sweetness, consider a homemade apple or cranberry sauce, both of which cut through the richness of the meat and bring a fresh burst of flavour to each bite.

Order early for a memorable Christmas meal

This year, why not bring a bit of tradition back to the table with a John Howe Free Range Goose from Farmfetch? Pre-ordering ensures you’ll be ready to create a Christmas feast to remember, complete with quality ingredients from some of Britain’s best producers. Make this holiday season unforgettable with a meal that’s not only festive but rooted in the tradition of delicious, sustainably sourced food.

Check out our article on how to cook the perfect Goose here - with advice and tops directly from the farmers at John Howe!