Fosse Meadows Farm

Fosse Meadows Farm Fosse Meadows Farm produces free-range, slow-grown chickens all year round.

Highly recommended high welfare & ethical farm
Order online: 81day Total Freedom chicken, 100% Grassfed Lamb, homemade deli items Freerange Pork & GrassFed Beef
Seasonally; 112+day cockerels, Norfolkgeese & pekingducks
delivery farmcollect Fosse Meadows is a fourth generation farm producing free-range and very slow-grown poultry using traditional and compassionate methods, to produ

ce the very best bird using the highest welfare. Owners Nick Ball and Jacob Sykes returned to the Ball’s family farm in Leicestershire to start the poultry farming business after living in ‘Peck’em’, London – as a fashion designer and property developer respectively. Nick and Jacob’s keen interest in good food meant their aim was to produce something a bit different – a bird they were both happy to say was of the highest quality, of excellent flavour and succulence, and raised using compassion and artisan farming standards. The traditional French breed chickens are slow-reared to full maturity, (to 81 days), with access to mobile sheds during the daytime when bad weather occurs and overnight for protection from foxes. They are fed an additive-free ethically sourced diet with full access to wild flower pasture and hedgerows, roaming freely, scratching around in the clover fields and at the bottom of trees and hedges. Our Fosse Meadows chicken was positioned No. 7 in The Observer Food Monthly ‘6th Annual OFM 50′ - Everything we love in the world of food right now’. We also won a Good Housekeeping award in 2015, have numerous recommendations from chefs and food writers such as Diana Henry and Thomasina Miers, and came top in a blind taste test by a Michelin starred chef. We are also recommended by Henrietta Green's 'Food Lovers Britain' and are proud have been awarded The Guild of Fine Food, Great Taste Award stars for our Fosse chicken, Christmas turkey, free-range duck, homemade Chicken Bone Broth and Picnic Pie, as well as a fantastic 3 star award for our Cockerel!

02/06/2026

Time matters.

Not just for flavour, but for the development of the bird itself.

As Nick explains in this clip, Campylobacter is naturally present in poultry. One of the benefits of giving birds more time is that, as they mature, they become better able to resist and reduce its prevalence.

At Fosse Meadows, our birds are reared for a minimum of 81 days, allowing them to develop naturally, move freely and reach genuine maturity.

From our perspective, there is a direct connection between quality of life, length of life and the quality of the chicken on the plate.

More time. Better welfare. Better chicken.



Back British Farming NFU
Live Frankly: Eat Better/Dress Better/Live Better
Great Food Club
London Farmers' Markets

29/05/2026

South Kensington this weekend.

If you’re passing through Bute Street, stop by and discover the full Fosse Meadows range.

Alongside our slow-grown 81 Day Chicken, you’ll find BBQ-ready marinades, handmade pies and savouries, bone broth, goose fat, duck fat and more.

Everything starts with birds reared for a minimum of 81 days, giving them the time to develop the flavour, texture and character that has become synonymous with Fosse Meadows.

Whether you’re planning a BBQ, a Sunday roast or simply stocking the fridge for the week ahead, we’ll be there.

Find us at South Kensington Farmers’ Market this weekend.

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West Hampstead, Brockley, Primrose Hill, Parliament Hill, Twickenham, Leyton, Alexandra Palace, Stroud Green, Earl’s Court, Blackheath, High Street Kensington and Queens Park.

You can also collect online orders directly from the market.

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London Farmers' Markets
Live Frankly: Eat Better/Dress Better/Live Better
Primrose Hill Food Market
KERB
Brockley Market
Stroud Green Market
Alexandra Palace Farmers' Market
Earls Court Farmers' Market
Great Food Club

28/05/2026
28/05/2026

National BBQ Week, approached slightly differently.

This summer we’re teaming up with the legend that is BBQ to explore more creative ways to cook outdoors using Fosse Meadows chicken.

First up:
The Sunday Roast Chicken Burger.

A full Sunday roast rebuilt for live fire cooking.

Using our slow-grown 81 Day Chicken, the recipe combines roast chicken, crispy potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, gravy, bread sauce and cabbage inside a brioche bun.

Cook the chicken low and slow away from direct flames with the lid closed, allowing the BBQ to work like an outdoor oven. Roast the potatoes and veg in trays alongside the chicken over the fire, building smoke, crispness and proper roast flavour throughout.

For a 2kg bird, allow roughly 90 minutes cooking time until the core temperature reaches 72°C, then rest well before carving.

Build with roast veg, Yorkshire pudding and plenty of gravy.

Brilliant!

Full recipe details in ‘s The Burger Book
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We’ll be sharing more outdoor cooking recipes throughout the summer.

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27/05/2026

The weather’s holding, National BBQ Week is here and our new 81 Day Only Chicken BBQ Box is ready for the grill.

A full BBQ selection created using our slow-grown, high welfare 81 Day birds - designed for long weekends, outdoor cooking and proper flavour over fire.
Inside the box:
* Chilli, Ginger & Lime marinated wings
* Drumsticks
* Handmade chicken sausages
* Chicken burgers
* Chicken skewers

Chicken reared with more time, more movement and more flavour.
Built for BBQ season!

Order online via 🔗 in bio
Farmgate collection / Market collection / weekly order delivery across the country

Frankly: Eat Better/Dress Better/Live Better
Great Food Club
Harborians
London Farmers' Markets
Brockley Market
Primrose Hill Food Market
Stroud Green Market
KERB
Alexandra Palace Farmers' Market
Earls Court Farmers' Market

National BBQ Week starts here.Introducing our 81 Day 'Only Chicken' BBQ Box.A full BBQ selection built from our slow-gro...
26/05/2026

National BBQ Week starts here.

Introducing our 81 Day 'Only Chicken' BBQ Box.

A full BBQ selection built from our slow-grown, high welfare 81 Day birds - designed for long weekends, outdoor cooking and proper flavour over fire.

Inside the box:

Chilli, Ginger & Lime marinated wings
Drumsticks
Handmade chicken sausages
Chicken burgers
Chicken skewers
All prepared in-house using simple ingredients and family recipes developed in our kitchen.

Chicken reared with more time, more movement and more flavour.

Built for BBQ season.



30th National BBQ Week
Live Frankly: Eat Better/Dress Better/Live Better
Great Food Club
Harborians
Back British Farming NFU

Enter Back British Farming NFU competition by 31 May for a chance to win a free range British Chicken Box, thanks to Fos...
26/05/2026

Enter Back British Farming NFU competition by 31 May for a chance to win a free range British Chicken Box, thanks to Fosse Meadows Farm packed with everything you need for the perfect summer feast - from chilli, ginger and lime marinated wings to succulent chicken burgers, drumsticks and more!🍗❤️

Link to enter is in Back British Farming NFU ‘s account bio.

Summer has arrived at our Saturday stalls…Our 81 day slow grown chicken has all the flavour, texture and taste for delic...
23/05/2026

Summer has arrived at our Saturday stalls…

Our 81 day slow grown chicken has all the flavour, texture and taste for delicious BBQ and summer time dishes.
Our marinated fosse chicken is a market favourite!

Check out our second, Fosse Butchery stall at Brockley market specifically for 100% grassfed beef, lamb, free-range pork & some limited cuts of Pannage pork.

Brockley Market
Parliament Hill Farmers' Market
West Hampstead Farmers' Market
South Kensington Farmers' Market
Twickenham Farmers' Market
Primrose Hill Food Market
KERB Leyton

22/05/2026

A proper BBQ weekend ahead.

Across our London farmers' markets this weekend you’ll find a full range of marinated chicken cuts ready for the grill - from thighs and wings to skewers and spatchcock birds.

And for those still holding onto the Sunday roast tradition (whatever the weather!), we’ll also have our iconic 81 Day Chicken alongside favourites including bone broth and goose fat.

High welfare, slow grown and built around flavour.

You can also collect online orders directly from the markets.

Find us at:
West Hampstead, Brockley, Primrose Hill, South Kensington, Parliament Hill, Twickenham, Leyton, Alexandra Palace, Stroud Green, Earl’s Court, Blackheath, High Street Kensington and Queens Park.

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21/05/2026

At five weeks old, most commercial chickens have already reached full size.

At Fosse Meadows, our birds are only just getting started.

Slow grown for a minimum of 81 days, they are given the time needed to develop stronger bones, better fat distribution and the deeper flavour that comes with real maturity.

A slower system built around welfare, movement and producing chicken with genuine character.

Chicken, as it used to taste.



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Address

Stud Farm, Station Road, North Kilworth
Lutterworth
LE176JD

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm

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