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Wheal Rose Road is set to Re-Open!

Etherington’s Farm Shop is excited to announce that the Wheal Rose Road will officially reopen on November 15, 2024, after a prolonged closure that began earlier this year. The road was closed due to mining-related issues that required extensive work to resolve, and ongoing adverse weather conditions further delayed progress.

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How to create delicious sausages at home

The British banger is a firm family favourite. Grilled, fried, roasted, cubed in casseroles, or simmered in a sauce – these packets of meaty goodness are always a crowd pleaser! But what sets a good sausage apart? Our Farm Shop butchers create thousands of hand-made sausages a year have put together their guide to making sausages at home.

 

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A range of beef steak cuts

Five Farm Shop Favourites for Father’s Day

Want to spoil your dad this Father’s Day, but need a bit of inspiration? Here’s five fab ideas for you to try from our fantastic Farm Shop in Cornwall.

 

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Podark Gin

Let the Festivities Be-gin as Etherington’s Celebrate World Gin Day!

This Saturday is World Gin Day! And, here at Etherington’s we can’t think of a better way of honouring than having a week-long celebration of that wonderful thing, gin! Be-gin-ing […]

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Gorilla Spirits

We’ve added to our gin shelf (again!) this time it’s with the delicious Silverback Gin, created by Gorilla Spirits in Hampshire. Lovingly created in a small copper still named Mugwaneza, […]

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Willy’s Cider Vinegar

Last month, we visited the Farm Shop and Deli Show, which was jam packed with great products and ideas. One stall, caught shop manager Tara’s eye – (with a little […]

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Team at Etherington's Farm Shop in Cornwall

The importance of shopping locally

It’s been sixty-four years since Robert William Etherington established his butchery business in Crofthandy. Since then Britain has been many changes, not least the rise in supermarkets leading to the demise of many independent high street traders. Yet Etherington’s – now in the hands of Robert’s grandson Mark – has remained a steadfast presence in Cornwall, upholding the finest traditions of the British butcher.

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Etherington’s Shortlisted for Best Small Retailer of the Year

Our fantastic farm shop, located in the heart of Cornwall has been shortlisted in the category of Best Small Retailer of the year at the upcoming Farm Shop and Deli Awards

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Treat Mum with Etherington’s this Mother’s Day

It’s always difficult choosing what to buy for the woman who has done and will do anything in the world for you. But this Mother’s Day hold off the generic bunch of flowers and head to our award-winning Farm Shop, brimming with goodies perfect for saying thank you.

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Valentine's Day Steak

Valentine’s Day Steak

This Valentine’s Day, instead of going out, stay in and cooked your loved one the ultimate steak dinner. This Valentine’s Week (10th–17th of February), our award-winning Farm Shop near Scorrier is offering heart shaped sirloin steaks (one heart feeds two) and a bottle of Jack Rabbit wine for just £15.00!

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Buy speciality cheese in Cornwall

Cheese Please!

Looking to buy speciality cheese in Cornwall? Our award-winning Farm Shop now has the addition of a yummy deli counter, filled with antipasti delights, charcuterie and of course, cheese. Take a […]

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The team at Etherington's Farm Shop in Cornwall

In conversation with Tara, our Farm Shop Manager

Tara, tell us a little about yourself… I’ve been at Etherington’s for four years, and Farm Shop manager for just over one. I have a lovely husband and two children, […]

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