Business Details
14 Years
experience
Premium Butchers in Audlem
Established in 2012, Oxtail & Trotter is a family-run butchery business rooted in Audlem's rich heritage of over 150 years in traditional meat retail. Our commitment to quality is evident in every cut we prepare, sourcing locally reared livestock from trusted suppliers who share our values of animal welfare and environmental stewardship. We specialise in dry-aged beef, including premium Sirloin Steaks aged for 21 days to enhance tenderness and flavour, alongside a consistent supply of marbled Wagyu X Beef from Staffordshire. Our lamb comes from grass-fed flocks on nearby estates, while pork is sourced from outdoor-reared pigs, with occasional rare breeds supporting local agriculture.We craft all sausages in-house using gluten-free ingredients, including our signature Audlem Sausage featuring Cheshire cheese. Our poultry selection prioritises free-range options, complemented by game meats during seasonal periods. With Alan Cornes' 37 years of butchery expertise and a dedicated team, we maintain high standards of hygiene and customer service, offering homemade delicacies like hot sausage rolls and dry-cured Treacle bacon. Located at 11 Cheshire Street, we provide convenient parking and maintain transparent practices, ensuring every product reflects our dedication to quality and community support.
Services
Beef
Lamb
Pork
Poultry
Game
Sausage Rolls
Sausages
Bacon
Duck
Eggs
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We source meats from local farms with strict animal welfare standards.
- Our beef is dry-aged for 21 days to enhance tenderness and flavour.
- We craft gluten-free sausages in-house using traditional recipes.
- We support local agriculture by featuring rare breed pork varieties.
- Our team has over 37 years of combined butchery expertise.
Services
Beef
We offer locally sourced, dry-aged beef including Sirloin Steaks aged for 21 days to enhance tenderness and flavour. Our Wagyu X Beef features intense marbling for a melt-in-the-mouth experience. All cuts come from whole carcasses supplied by trusted local farms committed to traditional rearing methods.
Lamb
Our lamb comes from grass-fed flocks on nearby estates, reared to high welfare standards. Available in whole or half carcasses, we also prepare popular items like lamb burgers and minted lamb koftas. Suppliers are carefully selected to align with our ethical sourcing principles.
Pork
We source outdoor-reared pork from Staffordshire, including rare breeds like Berkshire. Our in-house sausages use gluten-free recipes, including the signature Audlem Sausage with Cheshire cheese. We also offer dry-cured Treacle bacon and a variety of cuts to order.
Poultry
Our poultry includes free-range chickens from Packington and Gressingham duck products. We stock whole birds and can order specific cuts upon request. Fresh free-range eggs are also available, sourced from Market Drayton-based supplier Ben Eggs.
Game
During shooting season, we provide fresh pheasant, partridge, venison, rabbit, and mallard. Venison is sourced from local estates, while other game meats are available for special orders. Our venison sausages and burgers offer alternative ways to enjoy this lean, low-fat meat.
People
Alan Cornes
Owner
Alan Cornes has 37 years of butchery experience, starting at age 15 in Crewe. He managed Broomhall's shop for 25 years before owning his own business for 12 years. Now leading Oxtail & Trotter since 2016, he brings traditional expertise to Audlem's historic butchery.
Zoe
Sausage Maker
Zoe is our in-house sausage specialist, creating gluten-free recipes including the signature Audlem Sausage. With a passion for innovation, she welcomes customer suggestions and ensures every batch meets our quality standards using locally sourced ingredients.
Questions
What types of beef do you offer?
We offer dry-aged Sirloin Steaks aged 21 days and Wagyu X Beef with intense marbling. Both come from whole carcasses sourced from local farms using traditional rearing methods.
Are your meats locally sourced?
Yes, we prioritise local suppliers like Hinstock Hall for beef and Manor Farm for lamb. Our pork comes from Staffordshire, and we use Cheshire cheese in our signature sausages.
Do you make sausages in-house?
Yes, all sausages are made on-site using gluten-free ingredients. Our Audlem Sausage features Cheshire cheese, cranberry, and chives, while Zoe creates custom flavours based on customer suggestions.
What game meats are available?
During shooting season, we stock pheasant, partridge, venison, rabbit, and mallard. Venison sausages and burgers are also available, with fresh supplies from local estates.
