Business Details
12 Years
experience
Artisan Butchery & Meat Courses in Deal, Kent
The Black Pig, established in 2014, is a family-run artisan butchery in Deal, Kent, dedicated to traditional butchery and sustainable meat sourcing. We specialise in locally sourced free-range meats from trusted Kentish and Sussex farms, including Aberdeen Angus beef, Devon Cross lamb, and rare breed pork. Our commitment to animal welfare, minimal food miles, and nose-to-tail practices ensures premium quality produce. All butchery, sausage making, and bacon curing are conducted on-site using seasonal and foraged ingredients.We offer hands-on butchery courses, allowing customers to learn directly from our expert team. Our partnerships with small family farms and a local abattoir reflect our dedication to supporting the rural economy. The business is led by Lizzy Douglas, whose expertise combines heritage techniques with modern culinary innovation. We pride ourselves on transparency, ethical sourcing, and delivering exceptional meat products to our community.
Services
Artisan Butchery
Sausage Making
Bacon Curing
Butchery Courses
Game Supply
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We source meat exclusively from Kentish and Sussex family farms prioritising animal welfare.
- Our team offers hands-on butchery courses with expert tuition for all skill levels.
- All meat is dry-aged, cured, or smoked on-site using traditional methods.
- We support local economies by partnering with small-scale producers and abattoirs.
- Our recipes incorporate seasonal and foraged ingredients unique to the Kentish coast.
What people say
Expert guidance
Ethically sourced meats
Exceptional meat quality
Unique foraged ingredients
Informative courses
Services
Artisan Butchery
We provide expert butchery services using locally sourced free-range meats. Our team prepares Aberdeen Angus beef, Devon Cross lamb, and rare breed pork on-site, ensuring freshness and quality. Customers benefit from nose-to-tail practices and custom cuts tailored to their needs.
Sausage Making
Handmade sausages are crafted using traditional recipes and seasonal ingredients like wild garlic. We offer bespoke seasoning options and use natural casings. Customers can participate in courses to learn sausage-making techniques directly from our butchers.
Bacon Curing
Our dry-cured and oak-smoked bacon and gammon are produced on-site using time-honoured methods. The process enhances flavour and texture, offering customers premium cured meats with no additives or preservatives.
Butchery Courses
Hands-on courses teach butchery skills for lamb, pork, and sausages. Participants learn from expert butchers, gain practical experience, and take home their prepared meats. Courses are designed for all skill levels with personalised instruction.
Game Supply
We supply locally sourced seasonal game including venison, pheasant, and wild boar. Our partnerships ensure ethical sourcing and minimal food miles. Game is processed to maintain freshness and flavour, ideal for discerning customers.
People
Lizzy Douglas
Owner
Lizzy Douglas founded The Black Pig in 2014, combining traditional butchery with sustainable practices. She collaborates with Kentish farms to source high-welfare meats and leads educational courses. Her expertise ensures the business maintains ethical and quality standards.
Questions
Where does The Black Pig source its meat?
We source from family-run farms in Kent and Sussex, prioritising free-range, high-welfare practices and local abattoirs.
Do you offer butchery courses for beginners?
Yes, our courses require no prior experience and include hands-on tuition for lamb, pork, and sausage making.
Are payment plans available for courses?
Courses must be paid in full at booking; we do not offer financing options.
What are your opening hours?
We are open Tuesday to Saturday with varying hours. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Can I buy meat online?
Currently, we do not offer online sales. Visit our shop in Deal for fresh meat purchases.
Do you cater for special dietary needs?
Our meats are additive-free, but we do not offer custom dietary-specific products.
