October 2025

October specials & news

Another busy month ahead - READ ON for more information about :

October Specials

Cooking Classes - last available places and 2026 classes

Farmers' Markets The weather is looking incredible for this month's Woodend Farmers' Market. Warm, sunny and 19*C

Parfait, Rillettes & Pate - .... something to look forward to at the end of October, is the return of your favourite parfait, pate and rillettes. Stay tuned - in store from October 29th - in time for your Cup Week platters.

Christmas - all the details released in the next newsletter.

And finally - if you happen to be going to Bolobek Garden Fair on the weekend be sure to make time for an award winning scone from our daughters at the Scones, Jam & Cream Stall.

OCTOBER SPECIALS

ASPARAGUS QUICHE

It's always wonderful when it's asparagus season - and this light, fresh, quiche is a lovely way to enjoy them.

SAUSAGE ROLLS

Yes - they're staying for October too !!! Our delicious Pork, Apple & Fennel Sausage Rolls are here for a few more weeks

STRAWBERRY CUSTARD CRUMBLE TARTS

The name says it all really - a fresh tart of strawberry, vanilla custard and crunchy crumble - all layered in our famous sweet pastry.

OCTOBER'S FARMERS' MARKETS

WOODEND SATURDAY 4th OCTOBER

***NEW MARKET

LANCEFIELD SATURDAY 25th OCTOBER

WOODEND & LANCEFIELD FARMERS' MARKET

Pre orders are welcome - 5422 3553

To see what we bring to market you can read more HERE And if you want us to bring anything special or you'd like to pre-order just call 5422 3553

COOKING CLASS UPDATE

We have spaces available in our Pickling & Preserving Class on Saturday 11th October. The class will includes tastings, recipes, a quick lunch and take home products. Recipes - tomato sauce, beetroot relish & a quick pickle plus lots of tips on hygiene and canning/bottling at home.

For more information & bookings VISIT WEBSITE

2026 COOKING CLASSES

Will be released the first week of November. You will get the new schedule and all the links with our next newsletter.

PARFAIT, PATE & RILLETTES

In preparation for the silly season, our much loved Duck & Mushroom Parfait, Mushroom Pate & Pork Rillettes will be making a seasonal appearance from Wednesday 29th October until the end of December. Make the most of platter and picnic season and enjoy these special products while they're here

CHRISTMAS PLANNING

Well our fruit mince is made and resting, mellowing & maturing ready for your Christmas feasts.

We will send you more information once everything is on the website and open for orders. This will be in the first week of November - so you will hear everything in our next newsletter which will arrive a little early.

2025 Trading Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm Thursday 10am - 4pm

Friday 10am - 7.30pm*

*includes Friday Night Pizza Night every week

Saturday 9am - 2pm

If you ever need anything outside of these hours, please contact us - we are often around anyway.

“I feel I would love to close down for a number of years in some way and just be in the country making pork pies and chutneys and never have to poke my head out of the parapet.”

— Stephen Fry