We're so excited to finally share something we've been working on! Over the past year, we've been developing a four-part course designed to teach your teens how to cook. As many of you know, we have five children ourselves, all Gen Z, aged between 15 and 23. So we get it. We know how busy life can be, and how often you hear the question, "What's for dinner?" While some days can feel repetitive or stressful, it's worth remembering just how quickly these teenage years fly by. It's important to...
10 days ago • 1 min read
AUGUST 2026 August Specials -things to see you through Winter ECCLES CAKES We are laying on the comfort food to make the most of this final month of Winter. Our freezer is stocked with your favourite soups & ragus and our sweet fridge is full of tarts and cakes - and don't forget our Hot Pies & Pasties are available for convenient, wholesome lunches. SPECIALS - Kimchi Pork Pies, GF Chocolate Hazelnut Cakes & Sausage Rolls (for a little bit longer) WOODEND FARMERS' MARKET Saturday 1st August...
14 days ago • 2 min read
JULY 2026 July Specials -A little taste of Christmas ... Christmas Fruit Pudding Tart - July Special One month of Winter done ! And I must admit - it's been rather pleasant. Some lovely gentle rain, clear days and some magical mists you could get lost in. Plenty more cold weather to enjoy the good things - like open fires, soups, our July Specials and Farmers' Markets SPECIALS - Sausage Rolls are back AND our Fruit & Nut Pudding Tart WOODEND FARMERS' MARKET Saturday 4th July 9am-1pm, ECCLES...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
JUNE 2026 It's all about afternoon tea ! Date & Walnut Loaf June is a wonderful month to put the kettle on and dream about afternoon tea! The month starts with the Kings' Birthday long weekend - a perfect time to plan luncheons and afternoon tea. With this in mind, we are very excited to re-introduce some fancy favourites for our June Specials. We will also be celebrating all the wonderful British inspired sweets that we bake here - Eccles cakes, custards tarts, Cornish Fairings, Bakewell...
2 months ago • 2 min read
APRIL 2026 Autumn Festival, a whole new cooking class series & a wonderful FREE event It was so lovely to see so many of you at the Lost Trades Fair - what an incredible event ! And thank you for supporting us - we sold out of pork pies. And then came Easter ... that was pretty huge too ! Damian worked long days to make your favourite Hot Cross Buns - thank you for ordering and queueing and coming back when we sold out - and thank you for sharing them with your family & friends. We are very...
4 months ago • 2 min read
March 2026 Easter ...and Lost Trades Fair ...and Farmers' Markets...and Cooking Classes Chocolate Hazelnut Tart There is quite a lot going on, so I'm just writing this, really so we remember everything. This newsletter is just our 'to-do list'. Below you will find out more information about: AUTUMN COOKING CLASS Saturday 14th March LOST TRADES FAIR - Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th March EASTER - Everything you need to know about Easter WOODEND FARMERS' MARKET Saturday 7th March THE AUTUMN CLASS...
5 months ago • 2 min read
February 2026 Welcome back Hello again - Hope you're all enjoying the warm weather ... apart from the obvious overwhelming need for rain! We had a lovely break with a couple of week's off in January - but we're happy to be back and look forward to sharing with you all the wonderful things we have coming up- February Specials Market Weekends Cooking Classes 2026 MARCH - Easter Specials & Lost Trades Fair Coming up in February Saturday 7th Feb - WOODEND FARMERS' MARKET Saturday 21st Feb - Pork...
6 months ago • 1 min read
December 2025 The countdown is on Thank you so much for ordering with us again this year - our 15th Christmas at Piper St Food Co. It's an honour being part of your family's traditions at this special time of year. We have all your favourites available - Salmon Rillettes, Turkey Terrine, Duck & Mushroom Parfait and don't forget a Christmas Pork Pie. The mince pies are exceptional this year and we are reprising our favourite Prune & Brandy Tart. Hams are nearly all gone so be quick if you're...
8 months ago • 1 min read
November 2025 CHRISTMAS 2025 Large Traditional English Pork Pie We are at that time of year where planning for Christmas will make Christmas just that little bit more enjoyable. We have a handy checklist here to help you get organised. Plus, all of our lovely festive products are ready for you to place your online orders - thanks to those who have already placed your orders. But apart from Christmas - there's other good things happening too. Read on for more information about the Kyneton...
9 months ago • 1 min read