Partridge with Celeriac, Turnips & Chestnut Boulangère

Partridge is a game bird which is a little bit underused at home. The game season is from September 1 to February 1 and partridge is widely available at your local butcher at that time of year. This bird is full of flavour but can be tough if too old, so make sure you choose new-season birds. It is always best to hang them for a while to tenderize the meat and bring out the lovely gamey flavour, but beware not to hang for too long as it can become too strong. Choose female partridges, which