We are passionate about good beef. We have several local farms from which we buy our animals but we have a special relationship with Natasha Mann, whose award-wining herd of Lincoln Reds is fed on the lush pastures and varied meadows that abut the River Alde at Iken. The Lincoln Red is one of our oldest native breeds, and Natasha’s herd of grass-fed pedigree cattle is grown very slowly so that the beef has an amazing deep flavour and real tenderness. Generally, animals from Natasha have lots of marbelling, wonderful creamy fat and a great rich colour. We take her organic heiffers and grass-fed steers.

We also have a very special beef that we have developed with Natasha – Iken Old Cow. This beef comes from animals in the herd that have grazed on grass for between 6 and 12 years. It makes an incredibly flavoursome beef that can’t be bought anywhere else, and is a real treat.

We hang all our beef for between 4 and 8 weeks, but can hang it longer on request.

You can buy any of this beef in one of our Beef Boxes or individually from our online shop, or via phone or email.

Butchers in Suffolk

We have a butchers shop in Aldeburgh and Peasenhall, Suffolk where we focus on seasonality and traditional breeds.  We aim to combine the most natural, wonderful free-range and organic meat from our loyal local farmers with a progressive approach to butchery. Often this means using traditional and long-forgotten cutting and handling techniques, but it also means excellent service, interesting recipes and different or unusual cuts of meat.

Traditional-breed beef, mutton, organic lamb and hoggett are all available. We also have a range of our own shop-specialities, including meat balls, traditional-breed beef burgers, wonderful pies and unusual cuts that make great little meals for children or week-day suppers.