The Hardiesmill 10 Steak Experience

Have you heard of Bavette, Onglet, Feather Steak, Thick Rib or Popeseye? Have you ever wondered what people mean by "happy cattle", what the difference is between "free range" and "organic", why the fillet is so expensive and what the cheaper steaks taste like? For those curious, the "Hardiesmill 10 Steak Experience" is a fun day out for foodies and makes an ideal present for the harder to please. Run on the farm on a Friday afternoon in small groups, guests are greeted with a light lunch and a tour of the farm and cattle. After a butchery demonstration, it's back to the farmhouse for the "Hardiesmill 10 Steak Experience" - 10 different types of steaks from 10 different parts of the carcase to tease your taste buds. Our objective is to give you a good, understanding of what counts with beef to ensure you get the best possible eating experience for your money.   

To do this, the afternoon will be spent covering the following:

     Hardiesmill - A bit about the farm.

     Aberdeen Angus - background to the breed.

     Organic/Free-range/standard - understanding the terms.

     Tour the cattle.

     Breeding, feeding & handling - the difference & the impact of each on the eating.

     Measurables and their effect on the beef you buy.

     Marbling, hanging and maturing - definition and impact.

     The cuts.

     Seam cutting vs. standard

     The 10 Steak Experience - Every steak, even if off the same beast, has a different flavour and level of tenderness. Get to compare Feather steak, Thick Rib, Fillet, Ribeye, Rump (Popeseye), Bavette, Onglet, Flash Fry, Sirloin, False Fillet &/or Carbonade in one sitting so you can identify which ones appeal the most to both your taste buds and your wallet!

We generally run the "10 Steak Experience" on the 4th Friday of the Month, starting at 12.30pm and finishing at around 5.00pm. Please call 01573 410797 to check availability. Tickets are £37.50, typically eight people to a group. Alternative dates may be available for group bookings.

For those coming further-a-field, we have a cottage on the farm that is available for B&B and holiday lets. Jake's cottage sleeps 6 and is dog friendly.