Kent


<p>You might not be ready to hear Wham!&#8217;s <em>Last Christmas</em> just yet, but at <a href="https://kentturkeys.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kent Turkeys</a>, Christmas kicks off way back in June. Yep. While you’re basking in the sunshine, Tony Fleck and his feathery friends are already getting ready for their big festive debut.</p>



<p>Because here’s the thing: great Christmas dinners don’t just happen. They’re grown &#8211; slowly, ethically, and with plenty of fresh Kentish air.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-kentish-upbringing">A KENTISH UPBRINGING</h2>



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<p>Every KellyBronze turkey at Kent Turkeys, a family-run farm near Biddenden, is born and reared in their natural season. Arriving at just a day old at the beginning of June, the fluffy chicks are kept warm and cosy indoors under heat lamps with clean bedding, plenty of water and chick crumb, before getting acclimatised to life outdoors.&nbsp;</p>



<p>When they’re ready, they’re able to roam freely in 16 glorious acres of rolling Kent pastures, rich in grass, bugs and in the fresh countryside air. At night, they retreat to secure tunnels with straw bedding and an endless buffet of specially made feed. The result? Happy, healthy turkeys that taste incredible.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-man-behind-it-all">THE MAN BEHIND IT ALL</h2>



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<p>But why is this all so important? Meet Tony Fleck, owner of Kent Turkeys and proud KellyBronze farmer for over 20 years. One of just two official KellyBronze producers in Kent, Tony raises around 1,000 birds each year — all to the highest welfare and quality standards with unrivalled taste.</p>



<p>By hatching the turkeys in their natural season and allowing them to grow slowly and to full maturity, in hand with being free range, the turkeys lay down a natural layer of fat.  When cooked, this runs through the meat, creating a moist and easy-to-carve turkey with beautifully textured meat, which is packed full of flavour and with a delicious natural gravy too. &nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-feel-good-feasting">FEEL-GOOD FEASTING</h2>



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<p>If the thought of cooking for one of the most anticipated meals of the year fills you with festive fear then take a deep breath because Kent Turkeys has you covered.</p>



<p>Every KellyBronze turkey comes with foolproof cooking instructions and a complimentary thermometer, making cooking a show-stopping turkey simple. Even better? It cooks in a fraction of the time of a traditional turkey which means you’ll be able to join in with the festivities and enjoy a stress-free Christmas, as it should be.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Buying from Kent Turkeys isn’t just about sensational flavour, it’s a win for the planet and your conscience too. You’re supporting local farming, reducing food miles, and choosing a turkey that’s been raised with genuine care. Just proper, ethical farming done the right way. We like it.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-more-than-just-a-turkey">MORE THAN JUST A TURKEY</h2>



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<p>So whether you’re hosting the whole clan or keeping it cosy, there’s something for every table. Order Whole turkeys, crowns and breast roasts (for the traditionalists), legs, thighs and wings (for the meat lovers) and there&#8217;s sausages, mince and pies for those festive leftovers (or just because). And with <a href="https://kentturkeys.co.uk/collection/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">collection points across Kent</a>, including straight from Woolpack Corner Farm, it’s never been easier to keep things local this Christmas.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-order-now">ORDER NOW</h2>



<p>Do your bit for the planet, for local farmers, and for your taste buds. Get ahead of the game (boom, boom) this Christmas and <a href="https://kentturkeys.co.uk/order-turkeys/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">order now</a>. Time to gobble good.</p>



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