Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions
Are you open and how can I shop with you?
We are open but you now need to preorder before you arrive at our farm shop, Please order online or by phone, and we will then prepare your order, which we can either deliver by Parcelforce, or which you can collect safely from our farm on Friday afternoon 2 pm to 7 pm or Saturday afternoon 2 pm to 7 pm without having contact with other people.
Can I still collect my order in person?
Yes, you can still collect orders at our farm. We butcher each order individually and so we need some time and notice to prepare and pack.your order. Collection days at our farm are Fridays 2 pm to 7 pm & Saturdays 2 pm - 7 pm.
I would like home delivery
We offer a full delivery service to Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Great Britain.
Courier delivery to Northern Ireland
Courier delivery to Republic of Ireland
Courier Delivery to Great Britain
Van delivery to Belfast postcodes (Saturday only)
Can I order for a vulnerable friend or relative?
Of course, simply fill in their name, address and phone number in the shipping address section of the checkout.
Is is safe to receive a parcel transported by Parcelforce?
Public Health England (PHE) has advised that people receiving parcels are not at risk of contracting the coronavirus (COVID-19). From experience with other coronaviruses, we know that these types of virus don't survive long on objects, such as letters or parcels. This complements the highly publicised guidance from PHE for people to wash their hands more often than usual using soap and hot water.
Do I still have to sign for my Parcelforce parcel when it arrives?
Yes someone has to be in at the address to accept the parcel, but don't have to physically sign. You can indicate to the driver that you are self isolating and are staying inside your home. In order to protect both Parcelforce drivers and customers as much as possible, Parcelforce will not be handing over hand-held devices to customers to capture electronic signatures. Parcelforce drivers will instead log the first and last name of the person accepting the item, then put 'XP1' in the signature field, and will record the geolocation of the delivery. This will apply to all deliveries that normally require a signature.
What happens to the parcel if there is no one at the address when the Parcelforce driver arrives
Parcelforce cannot leave a parcel unless someone is there at the delivery address to accept receipt. If the Parcelforce driver is unable to find anyone to receive the parcel they will post a customer contact card advising of other ways the recipient can arrange to get their item, for example, by getting a friend or family member (who is not resident with someone who is self-isolating) to collect the parcel from their local Parcelforce depot or Post Office branch, as specified on the card. The person collecting from the Parcelforce depot will need to bring along the card Parcelforce left and a form of ID in the name of the person the item is addressed to. Examples of suitable ID are specified on the card.
How can I find out the time of my parcel's delivery?
When we send your parcel we email you with the tracking number. You can then track your parcel from 9 am on the next day after shipping on https://www.parcelforce.com
In addition Parcelforce have a track and trace app which you can download to your mobile phone. Using this app you can track your parcel as it travels to your home, and you can also find out the 1 hour slot in which the Parcelforce driver will deliver to your area.
https://www.parcelforce.com/download-the-parcelforce-app