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Christmas Opening Hours
Wednesday 24th December - 3.30pm closing
Thursday 25th December - CLOSED
Friday 26th December - CLOSED
Saturday 27th December - 10am to 5pm
Sunday 28th December - 11am-5pm
Monday 29th December - 10am to 5pm
Tuesday 30th December - 10am to 5pm
Wednesday 31st December - 10am to 3.30pm
Thursday 1st January - CLOSED
Friday 2nd January - Normal Opening Hours
EVENTS IN-STORE
The Aga Local Life campaign comes to Orpington
Local is best - and on the 6th September, we at the Aga shop held an event to showcase some of the best local producers that are in our area. Once again Hewitts Farm Shop and Cocoapod were on hand - with beautiful in-store stalls displaying their delectable wares!
Sausages, bacon and chicken were supplied by local butchers, Dennis of Bexley. All the products they supplied were of an excellent quality, and formed the basis for a number of popular dishes cooked during the course of the event.
An Aga cookery demonstration was hosed by Diane van Bueren, who created scrummy dishes for all to sample and enjoy. Of course, the dishes used various local ingredients that our partner producers kindly supplied. Why not try out the Chicken Biriyani or the Bacon and Apricot wraps that were cooked on the day (recipes can be found below). Both dishes are truely delicious!
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Pictures:
Top right: Hewitts Farm Shop with their colourful display of fresh, seasonal foods.
Right: Dennis Of Bexley provided a selection of delectable sausages, bacon and chicken. All of the supplied produce was used in the Aga cookery demontration, hosted by Diane van Bueren
Recipes
Chicken Biriyani
Serves 4 -6
This easy to prepare biriyani is cooked in one pot making it a simple supper or lunch dish.
The onion, red pepper, garlic and root ginger were supplied by Hewitts Farm pick your own and farm shop. Specializing in seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables which are grown on site, chutneys, jams, honey, biscuits and fresh free range organic eggs which are all sourced locally. The chicken was supplied by Dennis of Bexley purveyors of fine meats and quality foods. They make their own sausages, pies and cured meats on site as well as having a baked bread, deli counter and full butchery which is all British.
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, sliced
1 red pepper, sliced
2 garlic cloves, grated
2 tsp root ginger, grated
12 chicken thigh fillets, skinned
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp ground coriander
2 tbsp medium curry paste
250g (9 oz) basmati rice
900ml (30 fl oz) chicken or vegetable stock
85g (3 oz) raisins
salt and pepper
To garnish: fresh coriander, chopped
Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan. Add the onion, red pepper, garlic, root ginger, chicken, ground cumin and seeds, coriander and curry paste and gently cook until soft. Add the rice, stock, raisins, seasoning and bring to the boil.
2, 3 and 4 oven Aga
Cover with a lid and place in the simmering oven for about 30 minutes until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid.
Conventional oven
Cover with a lid and cook in the oven 140°C, 120°C Fan, 275°F, Gas Mark 1, for about 30 minutes until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid.
Sprinkle with freshly chopped coriander. Serve with chopped mango and yogurt.
Bacon and Apricot Wraps
Makes 24
The bacon was supplied by Dennis of Bexley purveyors of fine meats and quality foods. They make their own sausages, pies and cured meats on site as well as having a baked bread, deli counter and full butchery which is all British.
12 rashers of smoked streaky bacon
24 soft dried apricots
24 cocktail sticks
Cut each rasher of bacon in half lengthwise. Wrap a piece of bacon around each apricot securing with a cocktail stick.
Lay each wrapped apricot on a large baking tray lined with Bake-O-Glide.
2, 3 and 4 oven Aga
Bake on the top set of runners in the roasting oven for about 8-10 minutes.
Conventional Cooking
Bake at 220°C, 200°C Fan, Gas Mark 7 for about 10 minutes.
Cook until the bacon is crisp.
Serve warm.
Diane’s Note
They can be prepared up to 48 hours ahead and kept in the fridge before cooking. Or freeze uncooked and cook from frozen.
For further details on our local Food heroes, visit: www.aga-web.co.uk/locallife
Future Events
A programme of Aga Demonstrations is held in-store with full listings at the top of this page. Aga owners will know there’s always something more to learn about your Aga as well as how to take even more advantage of the many opportunities to enjoy range cooking at its best.
Be sure to book in for the Aga and Bonne Maman Cookery Class! With specially developed recipes - all available to take home on the day in a unique little booklet- and premium ingredients, it is surely not to be missed! Best of all it is a free event, but remember to call us in order to secure your seat as places are limited!
Fired Earth hold events from time to time and you can always check this webpage for full details
Coffee Mornings
Our recent coffee mornings have been very successful, some wonderful Aga-treats were cooked by Sian and enjoyed by all. Look out for more coffee mornings coming soon!
On top of this, the team at Aga are constantly innovating to ensure the performance of our Aga cookers continuously improves. So whether it’s providing you with the chance to upgrade to a larger 3- or 4-oven Aga, to learn more about what Aga is doing to harness alternative energy sources or deliver optimum energy management systems, you can find out all about it in-store.
OPENING TIMES :
Mon-Sat: 9.30 - 5.30
Sun: 11.00 - 5.00
Closed Bank Holidays
DIRECTIONS
By Road - From Junction 4 of the M25 take the A224 North towards Orpington. Our showroom can be found approximately 100 yards along this road on the righthand side, at Hewitts Farm. The showroom can also be accessed via the A21 from Bromley and South London if not using the Motorway.
Free parking is available.
By Rail - The showroom is a 5-10 minute taxi ride from Orpington mainline station with fast connections to the south coast and London.
By Bus - Route R3 stops in Chelsfield Village a 15 minute brisk walk from the showroom.
The Aga Shop is attached to the Fired Earth Showroom, has a full range of Aga products and accessories and its spacious and relaxed display area is a joy for any shopper.
On Collette
I joined Fired Earth in 2004 with both a catering and interiors background. Hewitts Farm offered a fantastic opportunity to combine both passions.
I have enjoyed developing an experienced team who share my passion for the product, each member has their own speciality area including Home Design, Colour Consultation, Trade, and of course Aga.
Being situated on a farm helps remind us that our philosophy is to combine style and taste with natural beauty, particularly being surrounded by the ‘’ Garden of England’’ and the stunning architecture of Kent, as well as offering our customers the opportunity to indulge in some fruit picking.
I aim to ensure the team never loses sight of the fact that home furnishing should be both satisfying and above all enjoyable.
On Donald
The Aga Shop within Fired Earth, Hewitt's Farm launched with some ceremony at the end of November 2004. With a small team we have striven to build sales of traditional Agas as well as Refrigerators, Freezers, Cookware and our conventional range cookers.
I joined the company; at first working part-time, as I was still running my own textiles business. However, as I was closing my company down, I was pleased to be asked to go full-time and, after a brief sojourn at our Tunbridge Wells shop, I was delighted to return to Hewitt's Farm as Assistant Manager.
As mentioned, my previous career was in textiles. With my wife Tina, we ran a large, unique, specialist shop in, South London, Business was, for twenty years or more, excellent. However, times change, and the craft-textile industry suffered a serious decline. So, after many years of being the 'Boss' , I swapped fabrics for cookers and joined Aga as a 'humble employee!' I love the product and I am pleased to say that I now have a shiny Black 3 Oven Aga taking pride of place in my kitchen!
IN-STORE SERVICES
Our shops are staffed by friendly, knowledgeable Managers and Assistants who’re always happy to help our customers and offer you advice.
AGA SERVICES
Installation of your Aga is free as it’s already included in the price. Please enquire in-store for details.
Aga offers a Free Home Survey where a qualified Project Manager will visit you on site to assess practical issues for installation of any Aga cooker or refrigeration product.
COLOUR CONSULTATIONS Colour is vitally important, so fundamental and influential in terms of style, appropriateness, mood, vogue, it necessarily demands the utmost consideration. Decisions can depend on a landscape of factors.
Directional light, the type of house, room, traditional or modern, existing furniture, rugs, pictures and not least, personality; yours and your home.
Instore or Home Colour Consultation
A free instore consultation appointment can be arranged with your local showroom. Alternatively, for a fee, we will visit your home to provide your home colour consultation and take measurements of your room.You will have the opportunity to discuss your tastes and requirements including:
Discuss colour, style and appropriate usage of Fired Earth tiles, paint, wood flooring.
We will suggest design and colour schemes, demonstrating samples of products.
We will also provide estimates for your chosen products and guide prices for tile or wood flooring installation.
KITCHEN PLANNING SERVICE
This is an opportunity for you to utilise the planning and design skills of our team for your kitchen including furniture, paint, wall and floor tiles or wood flooring. For a fee our Kitchen Planning Service includes:
Home Visit
Free Fired Earth catalogue and paint card.
Discuss colour, style and appropriate usage of Fired Earth furniture, tiles, paint and wood flooring.
Suggest design and colour schemes, demonstrating samples of products.
Take measurements of your kitchen.
Plan the appropriate positioning of your Original Shaker or Bastide kitchen furniture.
Discuss budgets and timescales form deliveries.
Design Pack
Sample loans to the value of £100 (applies to wall and floor tiles and wood flooring) to be returned on the conclusion of the project.
Estimates for all products and tile and wood flooring installation where appropriate.
A scaled plan of your kitchen with furniture positioning.
A moodboard and visual representation of your kitchen.
Upon placing your order you will receive elevations and specifications.
BATHROOM DESIGN SERVICE
For a fee our Bathroom Design Service includes:
Home Visit
Free Fired Earth catalogue and paint card.
Discuss the style you wish to create and the suitability of our various products for the project.
Suggest design and colour schemes, demonstrating sample products.
Take measurements of each room.
Discuss budgets and timescales for deliveries.
Showroom Presentation
Review the details of the proposed scheme, including layout and product selection, making any changes you require.
Confirm your final choices of products.
Discuss requirements for installation, our Guild member will be instructed to conduct a technical site survey after which a detailed estimate will be sent to you.
Design Pack
A personalised mood board for each room involved in the project.
Sample loans to the value of £100/€150 (applies to wall and floor tiles and wood flooring) to be returned on the conclusion of the project.
Detailed estimates for products and installation of your bathroom where required.
Scaled plan drawings of your bathroom design.
Elevations and specification available on ordering.
FIRED EARTH TILING INSTALLATION SERVICE
We operate a national tiling service for the fixing of both floor and wall tiles. We will be happy to provide you with a free estimate without obligation for the work you are undertaking, and our showrooms will explain the procedure for obtaining an estimate. Please contact your nearest showroom for more information. By using our tilers you will minimise the risk of incorrect work being carried out and we will take responsibility for ensuring that you order the correct quantity of tiles, adhesive, grout, sealer etc.
BATHROOM INSTALLATION SERVICE
The Bathroom Installation Service is only available to customers on the completion of their Home Design work by our Fired Earth Home Designer. Please check in-store for full details.
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