A magnificent centrepiece for your Christmas table!

If you’re looking for something truly special to serve this Christmas, our 40-Day Dry-Aged Forerib of Beef is hard to beat.

A traditional bone-in roasting joint, forerib is a real showstopper. Beautifully marbled, wonderfully tender and packed with rich, delicious beef flavour, it’s a magnificent sight when brought to the Christmas table and carved in front of family and friends.

We use English beef, carefully selected and traditionally dry-aged for a minimum of 40 days to develop exceptional flavour and tenderness.

During the dry-ageing process, natural enzymes help tenderise the meat, while moisture loss concentrates its flavour. The result is a beautifully matured joint with a rich, deep beefy taste and a wonderful texture.

This is one of our personal favourites here at The Farmers Butcher, and we think it makes a fantastic alternative to turkey for a really special Christmas celebration.

Choose Your Forerib Size

• 1 Bone: Approximately 1–1.2kg – serves 3–4 people
• 2 Bone: Approximately 2–2.4kg – serves 4–6 people
• 3 Bone: Approximately 3.4–4.6kg – serves 6–8 people
• 4 Bone: Approximately 5.6kg+ – serves 8 or more people

Serving suggestions are based on a healthy appetite. Actual weights may vary slightly, as each joint is individually prepared.

Why Choose Our Christmas Forerib of Beef?

• English beef, carefully selected for quality
• Traditionally dry-aged for a minimum of 40 days
• Exceptional flavour and beautifully tender meat
• Lovely natural marbling
• A traditional bone-in roasting joint
• Expertly prepared by our butchers
• A spectacular centrepiece for Christmas dinner
• One of our own personal favourites!

Cooking & Serving Suggestions

Forerib is at its best when roasted simply, allowing the wonderful flavour of the beef to shine through.

Season generously, roast to your preferred doneness and allow the joint plenty of time to rest before carving.

Serve with golden roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, seasonal vegetables and a rich beef gravy.

And don’t forget the horseradish sauce!

Important Christmas Ordering Information 2026

PLEASE NOTE: You can only add products from our Christmas Section to your Christmas Order. YOU CANNOT ADD ANY OTHER ITEMS.

Christmas Ordering Dates

Orders open: Monday 26th October 2026.

Last date to order: Saturday 12th December 2026.

Christmas Deposit & Balance Payment

A 20% deposit is payable online when you place your Christmas order.

The remaining 80% balance is payable when you collect your Christmas order from the shop.

PLEASE DO NOT PAY THE BALANCE ONLINE.

You do not need to pay the full amount when ordering, unless you wish to do so.

Christmas Collection Dates & Times

Tuesday 22nd December

• Morning: 9am–12pm
• Afternoon: 1pm–3pm

Wednesday 23rd December

• Morning: 9am–12pm
• Afternoon: 1pm–3pm

Thursday 24th December

• Morning: 8.30am–12pm

IMPORTANT: Please tell us your preferred collection date and time slot in the comments box when placing your order.

Christmas Local Delivery

We have a limited number of LOCAL DELIVERY slots available for Christmas orders.

Delivery day: Tuesday 22nd December 2026.

A £10 delivery charge applies.

You must contact us BEFORE placing your order to secure a delivery slot and check that your address qualifies for local delivery.

Once your delivery has been agreed, place your Christmas order and add the “DELIVERY ITEM” to your basket.

Email: sarah@thefarmersbutcher.co.uk

Telephone: 01794 322686

Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee a specific delivery time.

Christmas FAQs

For more information about Christmas ordering, collections and deliveries, please visit our FAQs:

Christmas Ordering FAQs – The Farmers Butcher

Alternatively, please contact us if you have any questions.