A Festive Feast: Your 2025 New Forest Marque Festive Food Guide

You don’t have to go far in the New Forest to find everything you need for a rich and satisfying festive period. We have some fantastic local producers and suppliers on our doorstep that guarantee high-quality and truly local produce – just look for our distinctive New Forest Marque logo.

As more of us make conscious choices to reduce waste, support sustainability and move away from mass-produced food, buying local is one of the simplest and most rewarding steps. Produce that has travelled fewer miles is fresher, tastier and kinder to the environment, and with New Forest Marque members, you also know exactly where your food comes from.

Supporting the Marque means supporting the local economy and the small-scale producers whose traditional farming practices such as Commoning help shape the iconic landscape we’re so proud of. Every item bearing the New Forest Marque logo has been grown, reared, brewed, produced or processed right here in the Forest.

Marque food and drink

For the centrepiece of your Christmas meal, you’ll find exceptional locally-reared meat from trusted Marque members. Paul Tanner’s Turkeys are a seasonal favourite. Award-winning Sway Butchers and Hockey’s Farm Shop also offer an outstanding range of festive options including beef, pork, sausages, and more – perfect whether you’re cooking for a crowd or planning something more intimate.

If you feel like trying something different Earlmaur Shellfish and The Fab Catch Company provide beautifully fresh, sustainably sourced fish and shellfish.

Of course, no Christmas is complete without the extras. From artisan breads, bakes and cheeses to locally-grown vegetables, honey, eggs and condiments, Marque members offer everything you need to fill your larder. And for raising a glass, you’ll find fantastic Forest-made wine, gin, beer, cider and soft drinks.

You can even make your home cosy with sustainably sourced New Forest firewood and choose locally-grown trees, wreaths and plants to add a festive flourish. This Christmas, celebrate the season the New Forest way – by choosing local.