Small game birds

The fun of eating game birds is that they each have their own unique flavour. The whole process is a bit of a ceremony, those delicious accompaniments like the bread sauce, jellies and game chips (parsnip crisps) just make it a unique dining experience. The smaller of the game birds tend to be harder to come by. The likes of woodcock and snipe are crafty and their zigzag takeoff makes it difficult sport even for the best shots. So understandably, these little birds come with a high price tag and may not seem good value for money at game dealers alongside their more meaty cousins... but believe me they are worth every penny.