G & J Barron - Colchester

Greg B.

We've bought our Christmas turkeys from the Barrons for the past 9 years and the quality has always been excellent. Over the past few years they've concentrated on bronze turkeys which are extremely tasty. We also tend to buy a couple of whole sides of salmon as their quality is so much better than those we've previously bought from supermarkets. Some years we also treat ourselves to their lovely gammon. Oh, and this year we ordered a large Christmas pudding, just to compare it to a few M&S puddings we bought. I. All honesty, it was so much better.
Apart from that, the atmosphere when we collect on Christmas Eve is always lovely, with mulled wine and sausage rolls and/or mince pies. All-in-all, a really lovely start to Christmas and one to which I always look forward.

Josie P.

I was recommended G & J Barron by a work colleague a couple of years ago, and I’m so glad I followed their advice! My husband and I made the trip a few days before Christmas, and the atmosphere was wonderful, festive, warm, and inviting. The mulled wine, mince pies, and all the Christmas fresh food essentials made the experience even more enjoyable.

As for the turkey, it’s simply the best we’ve ever had. The skin is perfect for stuffing under, and the meat is absolutely delicious. It’s become a Christmas tradition for us, and we now look forward to returning every year.

David L.

I have bought my Christmas turkey from G & J Barron for about 5 years. The turkey is always delicious and succulent, a sign of a happy and well reared bird. I collect the turkey from the farm where the Barron family are welcoming.
All of the turkeys are reared on the farm and fed on aerial crop grown on the farn.
No air miles, responsible and caring animal welfare.
I wouldn't buy my turkey anywhere else

Sue G.

For this last Christmas, as well as the previous five, we've had our turkey from Barron's farm.
We've tried many turkeys from different farms over the years, as we host Christmas for 12 but there are none to compare with the delicious, succulent and tender bronze free range turkeys that we get from Barron's.
They are consistently good and we place our order early in September to be assured of not missing out.
What's more, they are very efficient at collection time, so none of your valuable time is lost waiting.

decor123435

We have been buying turkeys from Barron Farms for many years , always top quality and this year was no exception. Fed a small army on Christmas Day with everyone commenting on the flavour and worth noting lots left over to have cold on Boxing Day plus the carcass makes lovely stock.
The whole buying experience is a pleasure we always look forward to our farm visit with so many last minute purchases we can’t resist.
All in all you won’t find better.
Harold and Sue Cook

Barbara S.

Great experience at Barron's.
Easy ordering process, excellent communication. Pick up was efficient and easy, friendly welcoming staff with a lovely festive feel. The turkey was absolutely delicious, beautifully moist and full of flavour. Great value for money.
Highly recommend this farm, lucky us to be so close as to be able to buy high quality locally produced food.
Thank you

Liz H.

Barron always give the very best service it its customers, and nothing is too much trouble for them. My son recommended them to me when I moved to this area 4 years ago and since then I have never been disappointed with the quality of the turkeys ( in whatever form), sausage meats and sausages. I have even purchased items such as cranberry sauce which was also of a high quality. If you buy from Barron you will not be disappointed.

Peter N.

We have enjoyed Festive Turkeys from G & J Barron for over 20 years now and have never been disappointed. This year we decided to try their Turkey Roll. It was moist, full of flavour and easy to carve. A lovely family producing wonderful Festive Turkeys.

Peter and Jan Neubauer
January 2025