Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Butchers in Yorkshire
Established in 1936, JB Wilkinson & Sons is a third-generation family-run butcher business rooted in Yorkshire's rich agricultural heritage. Our commitment to traditional butchery techniques, combined with modern innovations, ensures customers receive premium cuts of meat sourced exclusively from trusted local farms in the Wharfedale region. With six retail locations across Yorkshire, including our flagship store in Ilkley, we pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of quality and service. Our team of skilled butchers, many of whom have trained under multiple generations of the Wilkinson family, specialises in crafting award-winning pork pies, sausages, and bespoke meat products using time-honoured family recipes.We operate a daily production model to guarantee freshness, supported by a click-and-collect service and local delivery options. Our reputation as 'the best butchers in Yorkshire' is built on decades of dedication to ethical sourcing, product excellence, and customer-centric service. As custodians of Yorkshire's butchery tradition, we continue to innovate while preserving the values that have defined our business for over 85 years.
Services
Beef
Lamb
Pork
Poultry
Sausages
Burgers
Pies
Stir Fry
Gammon
Bacon
Details
- Year established: 1936
Highlights and features
- We have over 85 years of experience in traditional butchery
- We source meat exclusively from Yorkshire farms
- Our pork pies and sausages have won multiple food awards
- We use family recipes dating back to 1936
- We offer local delivery and daily fresh production
What people say
Best butchers in Yorkshire
Award-winning pork pies
Knowledgeable staff
Fresh daily produce
Family recipes
Services
Fresh Meat
We provide premium beef, lamb, pork, and poultry sourced exclusively from Yorkshire farms. Our daily fresh meat selection includes traditional cuts and specialty items. Customers benefit from our direct relationships with local farmers ensuring traceability and quality.
Award-Winning Pork Pies
Our handmade pork pies, produced daily at our Rawdon facility, have won multiple regional food awards. Using family recipes passed through three generations, we guarantee consistent quality and authentic Yorkshire flavour.
Local Delivery
We offer delivery within specified radii of all our Yorkshire locations. This service provides convenient access to our premium meat products for customers preferring home delivery while maintaining product freshness.
Catering Supplies
We supply fresh chilled meat products to local catering businesses. Our trade service includes daily deliveries and tailored product selections to meet professional kitchen requirements across Yorkshire.
Christmas Hampers
Our specially curated Christmas hampers feature premium meats and traditional festive items. Available in multiple price points, these hampers include everything needed for a Yorkshire Christmas feast.
People
Joseph Wilkinson
Director
Third-generation butcher Joseph Wilkinson leads the business with over 30 years' experience in traditional butchery and meat sourcing across Yorkshire.
Kate Wilkinson
Director
Kate Wilkinson manages operations across all six retail locations, combining family tradition with modern business practices to maintain service excellence.
Questions
Do you deliver to residential addresses?
Yes, we offer local delivery within specified radii of our six Yorkshire locations.
Where do you source your meat from?
All our meat comes from Yorkshire farms in the Wharfedale region and surrounding areas.
Do you supply to catering businesses?
Yes, we provide daily chilled meat supplies to local catering trade customers.
Are your products made on-site?
Our award-winning pork pies and sausages are made daily at our Rawdon production facility.
What Christmas ordering options exist?
We offer festive hampers, fresh turkeys, and traditional trimmings with specific collection dates before Christmas.
How many retail locations do you have?
We operate six butcher shops across Yorkshire in Knaresborough, Wetherby, Bramhope, Rawdon, Ilkley, and Otley.
