It’s the most wonderful time of the year and its time to start thinking about the big Christmas meal. Why not have a local and sustainable Christmas meal this year by buying straight from the butcher for all your festive favourites – and good news, they have deals on too!
To help you decide what’s best for your household this Christmas, we’ve compiled some butchers that are on our Nice List that we’re going to ‘ham’ up (okay we’ll stop) to help you get festive. So, let’s get stuck in…
The Butcheress
The Butcheress is well known butcher in Aberdeen who won Best Butchers 2021 at the Scotland Business Awards. They have various deals on offer on meat for the big day but a big bonus – they also offer a veg box for only £15!
Location: 31 Carnie Drive, AB25 3AN – suitable for anyone with transport or lives in the
Back Hilton area.
Collection: 23rd December between 8am and 3pm
To Order: Order on the website at butcheress.co.uk or phone 01224 494002.
Gordon McWilliam Shop
Gordon McWilliam has been known as a quality catering meat supplier for decades, but you can now buy from them direct via their deli. Gordon McWilliam has various Christmas Deals available including packs for 3-4 people all the way up to 8-10 people. It doesn’t stop there though as you can also get a Christmas breakfast pack for 4 or a seasonal vegetable pack for only £13.50. Check out their deals on their website!
Location: 37 St Clements Street, AB11 5FU - suitable for individuals or families with
transport or who live at Footdee, near the city center or at Castlegate.
Collection: 24 December between 7am and 2pm
Delivery: 23rd December all day
To Order: Order on the website at mcwilliamsbutchershop.co.uk or phone 01224 211174.
Herds
Herds has been on Rosemount since 1947 and takes locality to heart by growing their own food from a farm only 30 miles away including organic potatoes, onions and carrots but also their beef. Whilst they do not have specific packs available, you can customise your order with a form which you can when you go into the shop.
Location: 277 Rosemount Place AB25 2YB - suitable for those with transport or living at
Rosemount or Midstocket.
Delivery: 23rd December
Collection: 23rd or 24th December
To Order: To order head into the store and pick up an order form, email
orders@herdbutchers.co.uk or phone 01224 638293.
JK Fine Foods
JK Fine Foods is a well-known establishment in Aberdeen. They have a full brochure of Christmas foods including seafood, party snacks and dessert which you can find here.
Location: 16 Chattan Place, AB10 6RD – suitable for those with transport or those that
live in the Ferryhill or Broomhill area.
Collection: 21st-23rd December
Delivery: 21st-23rd December
To Order: To order go to jkfinefoods.co.uk or phone 01224 580778 for more details.
Dennis Patterson Family Butchers
Dennis Patterson has various deals on this year from a chicken pack to a deluxe pack to a full Christmas special!
Location: 5 Lintmill Terrace, AB16 7SR - suitable for those with transport or those living in
the Northfield area.
Collection: 23rd or 24th December
To Order: Order in store or phone 01224 683649.
Charles Mchardy Butchers
Charles Mchardy Craft Butchers first began in 1935 in a little butcher shop in Inverbervie. They now have shops in Stonehaven, Laurencekirk and Bridge of Don and have various deals for this year ranging from parties of 3-4 to 8-10. Final orders need to be in by the 15th December however so don’t delay!
Aberdeen Location : Unit 2, Braehead Shopping Centre, Braehead Way, AB22 8RR –
suitable for those with transport or those who live in the Bridge of Don area.
Delivery: 23rd December all day
Collection: 24th December between 7am and 2pm
To Order: To order, head to their website.
Do your best to shop local this Christmas and buy straight from the butchers! You will be assured you have fresh and local produce that’s tastes delicious and has limited food miles, plus you’re supporting the local economy. What's not to love? A butcher is not just for Christmas though as you can find unique and classic ingredients throughout the year!
Did we miss your local? Get in touch and let us know what you're getting for your Christmas meal this year!
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