Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Premium Local Meats & Traditional Butchery in Stockport
Established in 1964, Littlewoods Butchers has built a reputation for excellence in artisan butchery. Our small team collectively boasts over a century of experience, having trained as apprentices and continuing to mentor new talent in traditional techniques. We specialise in sourcing high-quality, locally produced meats from the Cheshire plains, including free-range, naturally reared livestock. Our commitment to traditional methods includes dry-aging meats on the bone to enhance tenderness and flavour.We offer expert guidance on cuts and preparation, ensuring customers achieve perfect results. Sustainability and ethical sourcing remain central to our operations, with partnerships supporting biodiversity and animal welfare. Our dedication to preserving butchery heritage while meeting modern demands has made us a trusted local supplier. We pride ourselves on transparency, traceability, and fostering community connections through exceptional meat products.
Services
Beef
Pork
Lamb
Chicken
Sausages
Pies
Cheese
Charcuterie
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years combined experience in traditional butchery
- Our meats are locally sourced from ethical Cheshire farms
- We dry-age all beef on the bone for enhanced tenderness and flavour
- We train apprentices in-house to preserve artisan butchery skills
- We offer expert guidance on cuts and cooking techniques
Services
Beef
Our Hereford X Aberdeen Angus beef is free-range, grass-fed and dry-aged on the bone for 3-5 weeks. Sourced from Cheshire and Lancashire farms, it offers exceptional marbling and depth of flavour. Customers can request specific cuts from whole carcasses weekly.
Pork
Sourced from free-range Large White X Landrace pigs reared in Staffordshire, our pork is hung on the bone to develop rich flavour. We utilise every part, from cheeks to trotters, ensuring optimal fat-to-meat ratios in all cuts.
Lamb
Suffolk lamb from Cheshire and Lancashire farms, matured on the bone for a week. Available year-round with seasonal variations in flavour profile, from delicate spring lamb to robust winter cuts perfect for slow cooking.
Sausages
Handmade traditional sausages using local meats. Options include Cumberland with sage & black pepper, pork apple & cider, and lamb merguez. Available in low-fat, gluten-free or classic pork varieties with natural casings.
Pies
Handmade pies using local meats. Features include ribeye steak & ale with microbrewery ales, Cheshire lamb meat & potato, and free-range pork sausage rolls. All baked fresh in-house daily.
Questions
Where do you source your meats from?
We source from ethical farms across Cheshire, Lancashire, Staffordshire and Shropshire, prioritising local producers who share our commitment to animal welfare and sustainability.
Do you offer custom meat cuts?
Yes, as we purchase whole carcasses weekly, we can provide specific cuts to your requirements, including specialist butchery services for special occasions.
What makes your beef special?
Our Hereford X Aberdeen Angus beef is dry-aged on the bone for 3-5 weeks, enhancing tenderness and developing complex, rich flavours not found in supermarket meat.
Are your pork products ethically produced?
Our Staffordshire pork comes from free-range pigs reared with natural behaviours, supported by RSPB partnerships. The farm has won Great Taste Awards for its exceptional quality.
Do you have vegetarian options?
While our core offering is meat-focused, we stock award-winning local cheeses and charcuterie alternatives, including handmade pâtés and rillettes.
What are your opening hours?
We're open Tuesday-Friday 9am-3pm, Saturday 9am-1pm. We're closed on Mondays and Sundays to ensure proper rest and preparation for our team.
