We deliver great
Quality, passion
and service
Much more than just meat
Birtwistles is a national catering butcher with a long-standing history of supplying wholesale meat to the food service industry. A people-focused company, with over a hundred years of experience in processing and selling meat firmly rooted in our DNA. The growth in our commercial operation has been meteoric over the last fifteen years, with our team currently preparing over 1,300 orders a day, 365 days a year
Sustainability and traceability have been key drivers in recent times, and Birtwistles continues to develop industry-leading standards across our network.
An unrivalled range
of quality meats
and great flavours
We take great pride in our range of over 3,000 products. These are expertly cut to the very highest standards by our butchers to either your unique, or our own, specification. Please take time to explore our extensive range of products and if anything excites your taste buds, just let us know and we’ll do the rest.
Our signature brand
of Dry aged beef
- Dukesmoor
Dukesmoor is much more than a name. It is a mark of excellence, an assurance and a seal of approval from every single person who has played a part in this remarkable journey.
From the farmers who toil in the field, the drivers and the graders, to the butchers who carefully prepare and age the meat, and everyone else in between. This is a team effort from real people who love meat and endeavour to make the best with us.
We raise the bar
in technical, welfare
and Food Safety
At Birtwistles we do things properly and we do them well. We ensure that our factory and processes exceed government and food industry standards, consistently scoring highly on all audits. Our standards never slip and we always keep all our facilities audit ready, so if you’d like to see for yourself just ask.
Our success is built
On commitment, hard work and developing
our great people
In line with our vision, we take pride in the development of our people, delivering training programmes that enable our people to thrive in a fast-paced evolving environment.
Industry-leading
Training and development
Centre
Our fully equipped culinary kitchen provides a professional setting for chefs, butchers, and all skill levels. Our centre offers diverse training programmes focusing on all meat types, breaking down carcasses, and creating menu dishes.
Courses cover yield, alternative cuts, and in-depth knowledge, with experienced Master Butchers providing insights. Popular courses like ‘Farm to Fork’ provide a first-hand look at ethical livestock sourcing.
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