Christmas 2012 at A.Gold

A.Gold is packed full of traditional, nostalgic and delicious things for Christmas.

This is a selection of our fresh goods which will be available in the shop and to order this year.

Our Products page has details of some of the packaged items on our shelves. There is plenty more we haven't got room for on this website, so nothing beats popping-in. We hope to see you soon and wish you a very hearty Christmas!

See below for ordering information

Mince pies

Mince Pies We are making our own this year. Rich and spicy, generously filled and with a buttery shortcrust pastry, A.Gold mince pies are just the thing to pass round at Christmas. Grab one to go for £1.50 or a dozen for £16.00

British Farm Cheeses

A small but perfectly-formed selection of classic UK farm cheeses.

Colston Bassett Stilton This classic cheese has a rich minerally tang and a buttery texture. It's strong without being sharp or over-powering. Rich, fruity, savoury. This is probably the UK's finest stilton and should grace every Christmas table.
Colston Bassett, Nottinghamshire
Pasteurised cow's milk / non-veg rennet

Montgomery's Cheddar Fruity and nutty, this stunning Cheddar has a caramel sweetness but also a strong bite and a slightly grainy texture.
Somerset
Un-pasteurised cow's milk / non-veg rennet

Waterloo Rich, slightly salty and buttery flavours on the edge with a sharper, more lactic centre.
Berkshire
Un-pasteurised cow's milk / vegetable rennet

Stinking Bishop Rind washed in Perry (pear cider) this wonderfully pungent cheese tastes of fruity alcohol. It can vary from springy and firm to a gorgeous runny paste.
Gloucestershire
Pasteurised cow's milk / vegetable rennet

Ticklemore Crumbly inside with a creamy outer layer as it ages, this lovely Goat's cheese is formed in a basket, hence the distinctive rind pattern. It has a lactic, sweet, slightly floral flavour.
Sharpham Estate, Devon
Pasteurised goat's milk / vegetable rennet

Cardo A washed-rind goat's cheese using Cardoon stamens (a variety of thistle) as a starter instead of rennet. Silky and savoury with delicate floral notes.
Somerset
Un-pasteurised goat's milk / vegetable starter

Wigmore A delicate and creamy ewe's milk cheese. The flavours are gentle and caramelly while the texture is smooth and unctuous without getting too runny.
Berkshire
Un-pasteurised sheep's milk / vegetable rennet

Berkswell Rich, sweet and nutty - sometimes with a fruity acidity, sometimes creamy and biscuity - the flavours are always long, deep and mouth-filling. The texture can be slightly grainy and depending on age varies from quite firm to relatively soft.
West Midlands
Un-pasteurised sheep's milk / non-veg rennet

Somerset Brie This is probably the best selling British vegetarian brie. With a velvety smooth white rind, the cheese's aroma suggests mushrooms with a hint of green grass. Made by Lubborn Cheese.
Somerset
Pasteurised cow's milk / vegetable rennet

Black Bomber cheddar A smooth and crumbly easy-eating cheddar. Strong but also sweet with a fruity finish. Perfect with all types of pickles and chutneys.
Snowdonia, Wales
Pasteurised cow's milk / vegetable rennet
by weight or Mini-truckles 200g

Red Devil This Red Leicester cheese with chillies & crushed pepper will spice up your cheeseboard. Red Devil packs a punch but is smooth and deep flavoured. Wonderful melted on toast or added to any recipe for extra zing.
Snowdonia, Wales
Pasteurised cow's milk / vegetable rennet
by weight or Mini-truckles 200g

Hams

Black Ham This sweet cured ham from Emmett's of Peasenhall is spectacular. Mark Thomas, Royal Warrant holder, spends 10 weeks curing, marinating and smoking each ham in the kitchen behind his village shop. The black hams sit in a marinade of molasses and beer for six weeks so the flavour is sweet and deep with a succulent texture.
250g sliced - serves 4-6 £9.95
2kg off the bone - serves 15 £73.95
3.5kg on the bone - serves 20 £104.95

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Alderton Ham Made on a small scale by a family in Nottinghamshire with fresh English legs of ham, steamed and baked on the bone with an old fashioned marmalade glaze. No water or colouring is added and the hams arrive ready to carve. Ideal for special occasions. We can't praise it highly enough.
Half ham on the bone - min 2.25kg - serves 15 £61.50
Half ham boneless - min 2kg - serves 15 £64.50
Whole ham on the bone - min 5.4kg - serves 20-25 £89.95.

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Honey Roast Ham For five generations family firm Bearfields of London have been producing premium hams. We use their excellent honey-roast ham in our sandwiches and love its balanced, sweet flavour and excellent texture.
Sliced per 100g £2.00
Whole ham off the bone - min 5kg - serves 20-25 £60.00.

Pies & Parfaits

Christmas Pie A rich combination of turkey, chicken, pork and pheasant with port, prunes, orange and onion marmalade all encased in delicious pastry. Perfect Boxing Day lunch fodder, made by Silent Partners from Norfolk.
2kg serves 12-15 - £69.95

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Venison Pie with Cranberries & Rosemary This is a delicious pie for a family buffet or special occasion. Boxing Day would be perfect. It's a rich combination of venison, pork, cranberries and rosemary. One large pie will serve up to a dozen guests.
500g - serves 2-4 - £13.95
1.5kg Serves 10-12 £48.95

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Gourmet Pork Pie The perfect pie for a cold lunch or starter. The pork is from free-range pigs reared in Blythburgh, Suffolk; the pastry is crisp and the seasoning perfect.
500g - serves 2-4 - £10.95
2.5kg - serves 12-15 - £56.50

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Mrs King's Melton Mowbray Pork Pies The recipe dates back to 1853. Delicious then and delicious now, these classic Melton Mowbray pork pies are made from the finest cuts of British pork. They have a rich golden pastry with a characteristic belly shape. Inside succulent coarse-cut uncured pork with a peppery aftertaste is surrounded by a soft jelly stock.
300g - serves 1-2 - £5.50
450g - serves 3-4 - £7.95

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Rabbit, Apple & Cider Pie Handmade in small batches, this is a cracking pie for a family lunch. Made with Norfolk rabbit, cider and apples with a dash of fresh cream, encased in a grain mustard and herb pastry. Best served warm.
8" round pie - serves 6-8 - £17.95

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Chicken Liver and Brandy Parfait Smooth, rich and melt-in-the-mouth this pate is perfect served with melba toast, crispbread or oatcakes.
225g jar - serves 4-6 £8.95

Smoked Salmon & fish

Smoked Salmon - London Cure We use this delicious salmon in our sandwiches. Harry Forman, H Forman's founder, devised the London Cure to show off the quality of his salmon rather than cloud it in smoke. Low in salt and generously sliced, this is delicate and softly smoky. Remember, un-sliced sides are delivered untrimmed and with pin bones.
Hand sliced - 200g serves 3-4 - £9.95
Hand-sliced - 400g serves 7-8 - £18.95
Hand-sliced side - 900g serves 12-14 - £39.95
Un-sliced side - 1.2kg serves 12-14 - £41.95

Smoked Salmon - Wild Wild salmon has extra flavour because it has a natural diet and swims freely in the open ocean before returning to its native river. The flavour is gamey and the texture creamy with a melt in the mouth flavour enhanced by just a hint of pure oak smoke. This is a rare treat. Un-sliced sides are delivered untrimmed.
Hand sliced - 200g serves 2-3 - £22.95
Hand sliced - 400g serves 4-6 - £42.50
Hand sliced side - 600g serves 6-8 - £59.95
Hand sliced side - 900g serves 12-14 - £89.50
Un-sliced Side - 800g serves 8-10 - £69.95
Un-sliced Side - 1.2kg serves 12-14 - £99.95

Buttered Shrimps Different to traditional potted shrimps, these are plumper, have a sweeter flavour and are entirely encased (as opposed to topped) in clarified butter which is infused with lemon balm and spring onion. A fantastic starter. Serve at room temperature so the butter melts into your toast.
225g jar serves 3-5 £13.50

Potted Lobster An award-winning Forman's classic. The best cooked meat is selected and potted with lobster-infused clarified butter in a re-usable kilner jar. Heavenly with bread or toast. An impressive starter for a dinner party.
225g jar serves 3-5 £16.50

Homemade Fish Cakes Packed with proper chunks of fresh fish with subtle seasoning. One is a filling meal and they come two to a pack. A simple, satisfying supper for a night off during the festive week. Fry in butter (with a drop of oil to prevent it burning) for 2-3 minutes each side.
Salmon & Lobster Fishcakes 2 x 150g £7.95
Classic Smoked Haddock Fishcakes 2 x 150g £6.95
Thai Crab Fishcakes 2 x 150g £7.50
Hot-smoked Salmon Fishcakes 2 x 150g £6.95

Maldon Oysters An indulgent treat, these fresh oysters come from Maldon on the Essex coast. Serve with a squeeze of lemon, a shallot vinagrette or a little tomato salsa. Store for up to four days in the fridge covered with a damp cloth.
12 oysters £13.95

Ordering information

For hams, pies and parfaits we require a minimum of 72 hours (three days) notice...and of course a little longer is always preferable. For smoked salmon and fish products we need 24 hours notice. We can supply up to and including Christmas Eve (except where indicated).

We will have mince pies from the beginning of December and cheeses from 13th December.

Please telephone 020 7247 2487, email or pop in to talk to us.

Hampers and baskets can be made up in the shop - just select the size of basket and the items you want and we will pack it for you while you wait. If we can't make it up immediately we will ask you to pop back to collect. If you are thinking of a large order, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Sorry, we are unable to deliver (unless you live round the corner).

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Prices inlcude VAT and are subject to change and availability. Some items may vary slighty to images shown.