Our Farmstead experts
Meat the team
Darren Shaw
Years in the fresh meat industry: 35 years
My role: I’m a fresh meat specialist who supports our customers and sales teams in everything to do with our fresh meat range.
Favourite meat dish: Roast fore rib of beef (on the bone)
Jim Doherty M.B.inst.M
Years in the fresh meat industry: 48 years
My role: I’m a fresh meat specialist who supports our sales teams and customers
Favourite meat dish: Ribeye steak
Paul Ambler
Years in the fresh meat industry: 35 years
My role: As Head of Sales I’m here to ensure we have the right offering for our current and prospect customers and deliver service excellence.
Favourite meat dish: Rare rib of beef
Chris Stanley
Years in the fresh meat industry: 20 years
My role: As fresh meat buyer, my main focus is ensuring we have the right range for our customers whilst continuing to build on our relationships with our suppliers.
Favourite meat dish: Beef wellington
How our fresh meat specialist can help you?
In addition to helping you find the right products for your business and menu we can also offer;
Training
Our master butchers offer training depending on your requirements, from breaking down whole carcasses to advice on how to maximise profits using different cuts.
Menu planning
Working in conjunction with our development chefs, we devise new and exciting recipes to suit a variety of menu needs.
Costing
We can help you work out the cost per portion or how much GP% to make in order to make your recipes profitable.
Innovation and trends
We work closely with our insights team to ensure that we’re keeping on top of the most recent industry trends, whether it’s up and coming flavours, popular cuts of meat or even cooking styles.
