Business Details
Family-Run Butchers & Bakers Since 1850
Established in 1850, our business has remained a family-run institution dedicated to quality and tradition. We maintain complete control over our produce from farm to plate, sourcing locally from Derbyshire farms and operating our own licensed abattoir. Our team of master butchers and bakers combines generations of expertise with modern techniques to deliver premium meats and homemade goods. We pride ourselves on personal service, winning national awards for our Scotch Eggs, Pasties, and Chicken Vol au Vent. With free delivery within a 5-mile radius and a loyalty card scheme, we continue to serve our community with the same values that have defined us for over 170 years. 
Services
Butchery
Baking
Home Cooked Meals
Sausage Making
Abattoir Services
Highlights and features
- Established in 1850 with five generations of butchery experience
- Complete control from farm to plate via our licensed abattoir
- Locally sourced Derbyshire beef, lamb, and pork
- Award-winning products including Scotch Eggs and Pasties
- Free delivery within 5-mile radius and loyalty card scheme
Services
Butchery
We offer full butchery services with complete control from farm to plate. Our licensed abattoir ensures quality assurance at every stage. Locally sourced Derbyshire beef, lamb, and pork are expertly prepared by master butchers maintaining traditional methods passed through generations.
Baking
Our bakery produces a wide range of homemade cakes and pastries using traditional recipes. From classic Bakewell Tarts to seasonal specialties, our bakers combine heritage techniques with modern innovation. Products include daily fresh breads, pies, and desserts made to original family recipes.
Home Cooked Meals
We prepare a variety of homemade ready meals using our own meat and local ingredients. Dishes include Beef in Beer, Chicken la King, and Vegetable Lasagne. All meals are freshly made daily, combining traditional cooking methods with contemporary presentation for convenient home dining.
Sausage Making
Our sausage making service offers multiple varieties crafted to traditional recipes. Options include Plain Pork, Welsh Dragon (Leek & Chili), and Cumberland sausages. Each batch uses fresh, locally sourced meat and natural casings, maintaining artisanal quality standards established over 170 years.
Abattoir Services
Our on-site licensed abattoir ensures complete quality control over meat production. This rare facility allows us to maintain traditional butchery standards from animal selection to final cuts. The abattoir supports our commitment to traceability and ethical meat sourcing practices.
People
Robin Maycock Butchers
Founder
Master butcher and livestock judge with over 40 years' experience. Established the business's reputation for quality. Trained in traditional butchery methods and passed expertise to the next generation.
Glynis Maycock
Bakery Founder
Self-taught baker who developed the bakery's signature recipes. Trained subsequent generations of bakers. Her creative approach established the business's award-winning pastry tradition.
Jonathan Maycock
Managing Director
Third-generation butcher with national cattle judging experience. Oversees daily operations. Maintains family traditions while implementing modern quality standards in both meat and bakery production.
Questions
What makes Robin Maycock's meat unique?
We control every stage from farm to plate, including our own licensed abattoir. All meat is locally sourced from Derbyshire farms, ensuring quality and traceability.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we provide free delivery within a 5-mile radius of our Holloway shop for all meat and bakery orders.
Are your products award-winning?
Yes, we won three awards at the 2016 NFMFT National Meat Products Competition for our Scotch Eggs, Pasties, and Chicken Vol au Vent.
What baking traditions do you maintain?
Our bakery follows traditional recipes developed by Glynis Maycock, including classic pies, tarts, and puddings made using time-honoured methods.
How long has the business operated?
Established in 1850, we're a fifth-generation family business with continuous operation for over 170 years.
