To celebrate the growing interest in this unique local sheep breed, Cranstons, are hosting the first in a series of monthly evening events in Cafe Oswald’s at the Cumbrian Food Hall, Penrith, on Friday 26 February 2010, at 7.30pm.

Will Rawling will represent the Herdwick Sheep Breeders Association at the event, and give a short talk on the qualities of this unique breed. The evening will also include a butchery demonstration by Philip Cranston, followed by what promises to be a delicious three course evening meal based around a main course of slow-cooked Herdwick rump, produced under the guidance of the Café Oswald’s Head Chef, Nick King.

According to Head Chef, Nick:
“ I love cooking with Herdwick Lamb. It has a unique depth of flavour. It is ideal as a full-flavoured roast, but particularly well-suited to long, slow cooking to release the full flavour and succulence of the meat”.

Philip Cranston commented:
“We plan to use our new Restaurant facility as a place to celebrate and demonstrate the excellence of local Cumbrian produce. We hope to offer at least one specialist evening event monthly, throughout the year, and celebrating the arrival of Herdwick Lamb is an excellent place to start”.

Cranstons are now offering a Herdwick Lamb and Mint Burger in all their stores and Herdwick Lamb can be ordered online at: www.cranstons.net for delivery throughout the UK.

Tickets for the evening event on Friday 26 February are £35 per head, inclusive of three course dinner, wine and demonstrations. To reserve a place please contact Jane Silburn on 01768 868680, e mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Herdwick Lamb is now available at Cranstons Cumbrian Food Hall in Penrith and by special order on-line. Contact Diane at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 01768 868 680 (option 2) and she will pleased to quote and assist you with your requirements’’