Free Range Whole Chicken
Free Range Whole Chicken
4.68 / 5.0
(41) 41 total reviews
A proper British free range whole chicken, reared to high welfare standards for exceptional flavour, tender meat and golden, crisp skin when roasted.
This is chicken the way it used to taste - rich, satisfying and full of character.
✔ High welfare
✔ Full of flavour
✔ Perfect for roasting
Perfect for a traditional Sunday roast or easy midweek meals.
Fresh batches dispatched weekly - order now for next delivery.
Typically 1.8kg. Min. weight: 1.5 kg. Max. weight: 2.3 kg. £9.17 per kg.
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B Corp Certified | 72 Great Taste Awards | 4th Generation Family Farm
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Why our chicken is different
At Packington Free Range, we believe better farming produces better food. Our chickens are reared to high welfare standards with care, space and a more natural approach - resulting in meat with real depth of flavour, firmer texture and a quality you can genuinely taste.
Customers often tell us it tastes how chicken used to.
This isn’t just chicken for convenience - it’s chicken for proper meals.
How to cook your whole chicken
Simple seasoning is all that’s needed - the quality does the work. Roast at 200°C (fan 180°C) for 20 minutes per 500g plus 20 minutes. For best results, start hot for a crisp, golden skin and allow the chicken to rest for 10–15 minutes before carving.
Perfect for a traditional Sunday roast or simple midweek meals.
What to expect
- Rich, traditional flavour
- Tender, juicy meat
- Golden, crisp skin when roasted
- A proper, satisfying roast experience
- A true farm-to-fork product
Our approach
As a fourth-generation family farm, we’ve been producing food in the Staffordshire countryside for over 100 years. We are proud to be a B Corp certified business, committed to high welfare, sustainability and responsible farming practices - producing food that’s better for the animal, the land and the end result on your plate.
Our approach has been recognised with 72 Great Taste Awards.
Whether it’s a traditional roast or a simple family meal, this is chicken that brings flavour back to the table.
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Description
Our whole chickens are reared to high welfare standards, allowing for better flavour, texture and overall quality.
Customers often tell us it tastes how chicken used to - with real depth, structure and a satisfying, natural finish.
Frequently asked questions
What makes your chicken different?
Our chickens are reared with more space, care and a focus on quality rather than speed, resulting in better flavour and texture.
Does it taste different to supermarket chicken?
Yes - customers regularly describe it as having a deeper, more traditional flavour.
Is your chicken free range?
Yes, our chickens are reared with access to outdoor space in line with high welfare standards.
How long will it keep?
Your chicken will have it's use by date on the front of the bag, it should have at least 5 days shelf life and can be frozen for up to 12 months.
Storage Instructions
Store below 4 degrees.
Once opened, consume within 2 days.
Cool leftovers to room temperature, refrigerate within 2 hours. Consume within 2 days.
Suitable for freezing on day of purchase. Use within 12 months. Defrost fully before use, do not refreeze once defrosted.
Cooking Instructions
How to roast:
1. Remove the chicken from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking.
2. Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
3. Season the chicken and put in a preheated tray for 20 mins.
4. Then reduce the temp down to 180°C (160°C fan) and cook for a further 30 minutes per kg.
5. Check that the juices run clear at the end of time using a skewer to the thickest part of the thigh.
6. If the juices are not clear, cook for a further 10 minutes.
7. When cooked remove and rest for 15 minutes.
8. Carve and ENJOY!
What is the delivery cost?
Delivery is £10.00, which is what our courier charges us to deliver your parcel next day. We offer free delivery on orders over £75.
Delivery date information
We currently deliver on a Thursday, in time for the weekend. Please place your orders by Sunday for delivery the following Thursday.
Can you deliver to my address?
We can deliver to the majority of postcodes on a next day AM delivery service that will arrive between 8 and noon.
We can’t deliver to certain areas like the Scottish Highlands, Ireland and Isle of Man due to longer delivery times, please see postcodes of areas we do not deliver to below:
AB30-56, BT1-94, FK17-21, GY1-10, HS1-9, IM1-9, IM86-87, IM99, IV1-63, JE1-5, KA2-28, KW1-17, PA20-80, PH19-50, TR21-25, ZE1-3
Customer Contact & Tracking
An email will be sent to the email address provided by yourself when you order to confirm your order. You will also receive a dispatch email with tracking information so you can view the delivery schedule on the day of delivery, complete with a drop pin of how far away the driver is.
If you provide a mobile number, you can also receive text messages from our carrier providing you with details on your delivery status.
Missed Deliveries
If you are not home when the carrier attempts to deliver your order, they will leave it in a safe place. If there’s no safe place available, they will leave a card with details and attempt to re-deliver the next working day.
Changes to your Order
If you need to make any changes to your order, please call 01283 713901 or email feedme@packingtonfreerange.co.uk. Please note orders cannot be amended after the Sunday cut off date has passed.
I have bought Packingtons chickens on several occasions and always been delighted with the quality and flavour
However my recent purchase of 2 chickens is really disappointing
I roasted one for dinner yesterday and it was tough and tasteless
Eating it up today was even worse as I struggled to cut and chew it and eventually gave up on it
Not sure what to do with the other one may boil it up for the dogs
Sorry Packington will not be buying again
Packington chicken is hands down the best I’ve ever tasted - I genuinely wouldn’t buy anything else. The meat is incredibly rich in flavour and absolutely worth every penny. I did have a small issue with my order, but the team were fantastic and resolved it quickly and efficiently.
Excellent quality. Good value. Reliable delivery.
I was very disappointed with my recent purchase of whole chicken. There was a significant amount of excess water whilst cooking, which immediately raised concerns for me. It’s widely known that some supermarket chickens are injected with water to increase weight — and while this may be legal, it’s exactly why I avoid buying chicken from supermarkets in the first place.
I usually buy from Packington Free Range because I trust their quality, and I’ve always found their products to be honest in terms of weight and overall standard. That’s why it was especially disappointing when my second purchase of their whole chicken contained so much excess water. It simply didn’t meet the level of quality I’ve come to expect.
I hope this was just a one-off issue, as I’ve previously had positive experiences. However, this time I was not impressed at all.
Thank you for your review, and I’m genuinely sorry to hear you were disappointed with your recent chicken - particularly as you’ve supported us before and trusted our standards.
I’d like to reassure you that we never add water to our birds. All of our chickens are reared in the same way, on the same farm, to the same high welfare standards.
That said, natural variation does occur. Unlike factory-standardised products, no two birds are identical. Factors such as activity levels, feed intake in the final days, muscle development and fat cover can all influence how a chicken behaves in the oven. A bird with slightly less fat and more natural moisture in the muscle may release more liquid during cooking.
More liquid doesn’t indicate added water or lower quality - it simply reflects the natural characteristics of that individual bird.
Chicken is just lovely, firm flesh, bones do not fracture as soon as you cut into your leg or wing. The texture and flavour is second to none. It makes seem expensive but it isn’t as because it’s so fresh and good quality, it goes further. I get six full meals then make vegetable and pasta soup from the carcass and left over meat for six.so that’s at least twelve fulfilling meals. Really super chicken!