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Award-Winning Local Butcher in Nelson Lancashire
Nicholson's Butchers is a family-run business established in East Lancashire, dedicated to providing high-quality, locally sourced meat products. Our commitment to traditional butchery methods ensures that every cut of beef, lamb, pork, and poultry meets the highest standards of freshness and flavour. We work closely with local farms, including Mountain View Farm in Barley, to source livestock reared under exceptional welfare conditions. Our expertise extends to crafting award-winning pies and sausages, combining time-honoured recipes with modern culinary techniques. With a focus on customer satisfaction, we offer nationwide delivery and local collection options, ensuring accessibility to our premium products. Our team, led by Ryan and Faye Moffat, brings decades of hands-on experience in the butchery trade, prioritising transparency and ethical sourcing.

We maintain rigorous quality control processes, including dry-aging beef for 21 days to enhance tenderness and taste. Our shop in Nelson, Lancashire, serves as both a retail outlet and production facility, allowing us to maintain consistency across all our offerings. We actively engage with customers through direct communication channels, providing detailed product information and tailored recommendations. As a business, we strive to balance tradition with innovation, ensuring our services meet contemporary needs while preserving the integrity of artisanal meat production.
Services
Beef Products Pork Products Lamb Products Poultry Products Sausages Bacon Gammon Pies Meat Packs BBQ Selections
Highlights and features
  • We source livestock from trusted local farms with exceptional animal welfare standards
  • Our beef is dry-aged for 21 days to enhance flavour and tenderness
  • Award-winning pies and sausages made using traditional recipes
  • Experienced butchers with over 20 years of combined expertise
  • Transparent sourcing with full traceability from farm to table
Associations and certifications
  • Red Tractor
What people say
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Services
Beef Products
We offer premium grass-fed beef sourced from local farms, including Mountain View Farm. Our beef is dry-aged for 21 days to enhance flavour and tenderness. Available cuts include steaks, roasting joints, and specialty products like Cajun grill sticks.
Pork Products
Our pork comes from high-welfare farms with traditional butchery methods ensuring quality. We provide both classic cuts and modern preparations including dry-cured bacon and award-winning sausages made with locally sourced pork shoulder.
Handmade Pies
We produce award-winning pork pies and specialty combinations like pork and apple. All pies are made to order using fresh ingredients and traditional recipes, available for local collection or nationwide delivery.
BBQ Selections
Our BBQ range includes marinated skewers, burgers, and specialty sausages. Products feature marinades like rosemary-thyme and Cajun spices, with options for beef, lamb, pork, and chicken to suit all barbecue preferences.
Meat Packs
We curate meat packs containing quality cuts and specialty items for convenient meal preparation. Options include basic family packs, themed selections, and seasonal offerings with both plain and marinated products.
People
Ryan Moffat
Owner/Butcher
Third-generation butcher with over 15 years' experience, specialising in traditional butchery techniques. Oversees quality control and product development at Nicholson's Butchers.
Faye Moffat
Co-owner
Manages business operations and customer relations, bringing extensive food industry knowledge to support the family-run butcher's shop in Nelson.
Questions
Do you offer nationwide delivery?
Yes, we provide nationwide delivery for all our meat products with local collection available from our Nelson shop.
Are your meats locally sourced?
We source beef, lamb, and pork from local farms within East Lancashire, including Mountain View Farm in Barley.
Do you cater for special dietary requirements?
Our products contain common allergens; please contact us directly for specific ingredient information before ordering.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit and debit cards through our secure online payment system for all orders.
Can I order custom meat cuts?
Contact our shop directly to discuss specific cutting requirements that aren't available through our standard online selection.
Are your products frozen or fresh?
We deliver fresh chilled products with appropriate packaging to maintain quality during transit.