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The lovely town of Holt, in North Norfolk has many irresistible and individual shops, including The Aga Shop.  Conveniently situated at the end a bijou alley of shops on the walk-through from Budgens car-park to the main High Street, the friendly team in our very spacious showroom will always give you a warm welcome.

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Popular Aga demonstrator and Home Economist James McIntosh has won the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Award for Best Cookbook in a Series in the UK.  James regularly demonstrates in our shop, so why not book to come to his next demonstration.

James’ award winning book ‘mix.’ (with Aga, Rayburn, gas and electric timings) is available from our shop for £4.99 as well as his second book ‘dinner.’

Event News

Celebrating Local Life

On Saturday 27th September, the Aga shop Holt hosted an open day dedicated to the best local producers in the area. The event successfully championed the great foods, dedication and passion of our local producers.

Things kicked off with the ultimate Great British Breakfast with produce from Groveland Butchers and Krusty Loaves Bakery, creating a tasty start to the day. Our guests were greeted with a glass of fruity refreshment, thanks to locally based producers Back to the Garden farm shop and Groveland Greengrocers.

A variety of demonstrations marked the highlights of the day. Simon of P&S Butchers demonstrated the technique behind filleting a haunch of venison and preparing partridges. The next topic was fish – and John of The Norfolk Fish Company eagerly talked customers through the steps of filleting fish and discussed the range of fresh, locally sourced seafood he supplies.

Aga demonstrator Chrissie Hill did a sterling job of cooking dishes inspired by the local produce we had at hand. From game pie to a selection of cakes and desserts, our customers agrred that every dish and mouthful was a taste sensation.

John from the Norfolk Fish Company.	Simon of P&S Butchers

Whether you need help on the basics of Aga cooking, or if you just want a bit of recipe inspiration - our classes aim to be both informative and fun!

Meet the Team

The Showroom Manager, Jennette heads up a team consisting of three part time staff, Chrissie, Julia and Dave. 

"We all Love Aga, please visit us in Holt to share our passion."

We are very lucky to have a congenial & knowledgeable Home Survey Manager, Peter Calver  (pictured) who will be the gentleman to undertake your Home Survey when you are purchasing your Aga, Fridge or Rayburn.

We are great believers in cooking on the Aga, hoping to elicit delicious aromas to tempt customers in. Cakes, toasties and of course the famous Aga fried egg, are often being served on our working 4 Oven Gas Aga, so why not pop in to see us – you never know what we might have on offer to tempt you whilst you mull over your purchases!! If you would like to experience cooking on an Aga we are happy to offer ‘One-to-Ones’ where you can come in and cook on our Aga alongside one of us, please contact us to arrange a convenient time.

We look forward to seeing you, whether you are a new or existing owner or cookshop enquirer, there is always something to tempt you in the Aga Shop in Holt.

 
To book call us on 01263 713722 or email us at holt@aga-web.co.uk. in order to secure your place, but hurry as places are limited.

Recipe of the Month

Crab and Sweet Potato Cakes

3 red peppers halved, deseeded and thinly sliced 5 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp honey 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 500g / 1 lb 2 oz sweet potato 4 tbsp vegetable oil 150g / 5 oz white bread, crusts removed, cut into chunks 25g / 1 oz basil leaves, torn 2 dressed crabs juice and zest of 2 limes ¼ tsp smoked paprika 1 large egg

Place the peppers in a saucepan with 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 tbsp water and the honey and vinegar. Bring to the boil and cook for about 3 minutes and then place in the simmering oven and cook until tender. Bring to the boil again and reduce the liquid until all has evaporated. Meanwhile, peel the sweet potatoes, cut into chunks. Heat the oil in a small roasting tin add the potatoes and then place in the roasting oven for about 20 minutes or until tender. Whiz the bread in a processor with the basil and remaining olive oil and season and place on a plate. Mash the potatoes and leave to cool. Once cool add the crab, lime juice and the zest and the paprika. Mix well together well and season. Divide the mixture into 4 rounds make a hole in the centre and then force in a quarter of the red pepper mixture. Seal up the gap and then coat in egg and the breadcrumbs. Chill well and then fry on the floor of the roasting oven  in a frying pan turning once until heated through and nice and crisp.
Serve with paprika mayonnaise and a green salad. Serves 4

Appliances On Display
You will receive a warm welcome from the Aga team at Holt where they have on display a wide range of appliances and kitchen accessories including a live 4 oven natural gas power flue Aga in Cream, a Pewer Rayburn Cookmaster 400G and a Cream 6:4 with natural gas hobs.

Pick up a brochure:
Brochures are all available free of charge.  Pick a copy up in-store, or alternatively, call us if you wish to have one mailed to you.

Cold appliances on display include:

2 ovens
Black 30amp Night Store Aga,

3 ovens
Claret gas fired conventional flue Aga
Cream 13amp electric Aga
Aubergine 13amp electric Aga with Module with Gas hob.

4 Ovens
Dark Blue Gas fired balanced flue with Ceramic hob

Rayburns
Black Rayburn 345W
Pewter Rayburn Cookmaster 400G

Conventional cookers
Black Deluxe Masterchef with Ceramic Top
Cream 6:4 with natural gas top

Refrigeration
Cream AGA Side-by-Side Fridge Freezer