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Apples in a Crate

Apple Pressing Service

Sunday 28th Sept Update:

We remain extremely busy and have changed the way we operate in recent weeks to manage capacity.

 

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING FRUIT ONLY IF YOU HAVE A CONFIRMED BOOKING VIA TEXT MESSAGE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONFIRMED BOOKING, UNFORTUNATELY WE WILL NOT ACCEPT YOUR FRUIT AT THIS TIME. 

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TO BOOK IN (EXISTING AND NEW CUSTOMERS) PLEASE DO SO BY TEXT MESSAGE ONLY (NOT EMAILON 07729 823 644. ONLY TRAVEL TO THE FARM ONCE YOUR BOOKING SLOT IS CONFIRMED. 

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PLEASE NOTE OUR NEXT AVAILABLE BOOKING SLOT IS THURSDAY 16TH OCTOBER 

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We will only be able to accept 1x pressing per customer to ensure we have the capacity to press as many apples as we can. Therefore, we will not be able to provide multiple presses (i.e. split per fruit variety) as a way to help manage demand. 

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We expect to remain very busy in the coming weeks. We are working around the clock and under immense pressure due to the bumper crops this year. We are doing all we can to get through the backlog ASAP but please bear with us as it will take longer than usual for your juice to be available for collection.

 

We are prioritising pressing and bottling the fruit to avoid spoilage which is causing a delay in labelling and boxing. We appreciate your understanding.  

 

If you arrive and there are cars already on the drive, please do not turn in as you will block access for everyone. We ask that you do not park on the road and are respectful of our neighbours. 

 

If you have your own apple tree or even a small orchard, why not press your apples into your very own apple juice? It's a great way to preserve your fruit and reduce waste.

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With our apple pressing service, your fruit is pressed and bottled by us. Simply drop off your fruit, choose your personalised label and we will do the rest. 

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Based in Princes Risborough (HP27 9NJ) we are your local apple pressing service for Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire and Hertfordshire. Don't let your fruit go to waste, we turn your excess apples and pears into your very own delicious bottles of juice. 

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What do we press?

  • Apples

  • Pears

  • Grapes

How Does The Apple Pressing Service Work?

How Does It Work 1 - Pick Your Fruit

Pick Your Fruit

Pick your apples when they're ripe & make sure there's no rotten fruit in your containers when you bring them to us. 

How Does It Work 3 - Hand Sorting

Hand Sorting

We hand sort your apples / pears on our sorting table (making sure there's no rotten fruit which would ruin your juice). We then wash them so they're clean. 

How Does It Work 5

Bottling

We don't filter away any of the goodness in your juice nor do we add any nasty preservatives, water or sugar. We add a bit of Vitamin C so the juice keeps its lovely colour.

How Does It Work 2 - Drop Off Fruit

Drop Off

We label your apples in their own containers so we know they're yours. You also choose your label from our options.

How Does It Work 4

Apple Pressing

Your apples are milled and pressed into their own containers. We do not mix your juice with anyone else's so we guarantee your juice is yours and yours only.

How Does It Work 6 - Collection

Collection

When bottled, we add your personalised colour label and then we let you know your juice is ready to collect.

Payment is due on collection and we take cards & cash. 

Apple Pressing Service Price and Opening Times

£1.95

per 750ml labelled bottle

minimum charge of £39.00

(minimum quantity equivalent to filling 2 supermarket online delivery crates)

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Opening Times:

10am - 6pm

Thursday - Monday

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(closed Tuesday & Wednesday)

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There's no need to book, just drop off your apples when we're open!

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Postcode: HP27 9NJ

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Juice From Your Own Fruit

We do not mix your fruit with anyone else's, we guarantee your juice is yours. 

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You want to see how the taste varies each year from your own fruit. Where's the fun in having your fruit mixed with others? 

Personalised Colour Labels

Your choice of colour label, personalised and finished with a shrink cap around the top of the bottle for that extra finishing touch. 

2 Year Shelf Life
& Easy Storage

Gently pasteurised juice keeps for 2 years unopened in 750ml glass bottles. Each label is clearly printed with the 'Best Before' for peace of mind. 

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You bottles are carefully packaged so you can easily take them home and store them. 

Apples Ready For Juicing
Frequently Asked Questions
Apple & Pears Ready For Pressing

Apple Pressing Service Feedback

"Into my third year of taking my apples and pears to be pressed. Super place to go to – so tranquil and clean! The juice is fabulous and comes nicely labelled and in clean boxes of twelve like vintage wine. Took one of my neighbours up with her apples and she was thrilled. The bottle labels are really pretty and it makes lovely presents and exceptionally good value compared to other pressing services. Would strongly recommend."

Rosi Haunton-Barron - September, 2017

Your local Apple Pressing Service for Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire & Hertfordshire.

 

Based in Princes Risborough, we’re a family run organic & biodynamic farm helping to turn wasted garden apples into your very own apple juice.

 

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