A Tradition of Craft on the Historic Market Square
Situated at the historic heart of Olney, our establishment is profoundly dedicated to the preservation of authentic, traditional butchery. We firmly reject the industrial, mass-produced methods of the modern era, focusing instead on natural rearing, complete traceability, and expert preparation by seasoned professionals.
The distinction lies within our steadfast commitment to time and classical technique. Our prime cuts of beef are meticulously hung and dry-aged, a process allowing natural enzymes to gently tenderize the meat whilst significantly deepening the complexity of its flavor. This unhurried method produces a robust depth entirely lost in contemporary vacuum-packed supermarket alternatives.
From your weekend roasting joint to our Olney sausages, every item is prepared before your eyes by skilled trade butchers. It is our enduring philosophy that the provenance of the animal and the welfare standard maintained during its rearing are as vital as the meticulous knife skills applied at the block. Welcome to a return to genuine provisions.
Our shopfront on the Market Place. Photo: Google Maps contributor, placeholder until we use your own photos.
The Counter Ledger
All cuts are trimmed by hand to your exact specifications. Below is a selection of what customers come back for. Ask at the counter for today's prices.
Our Commitment to Provenance to confirm with the shop
The counter. Photo: Google Maps contributor, placeholder until we use your own photos.
Heritage Beef
Our steaks are dry aged, a patient process that deepens the flavour in a way vacuum-packed supermarket beef never reaches.
The farms, breeds and grazing behind our beef go here, in the shop's own words. to confirm
On the Market Place. Photo: Google Maps contributor, placeholder until we use your own photos.
Traditional Pork
Our black streaky bacon is cured in Bedfordshire, and our pork goes into the sausages made here: Olney, Pork Jerk, Chilli and Black Pepper among them.
Where our pork is reared, and the breeds we favour, go here in the shop's own words. to confirm
Bespoke Orders & Visitation
For specific cuts, Christmas orders (including the Olney Butchers Christmas hamper), or substantial bespoke orders, we highly recommend reserving via telephone to ensure availability.
Our Location
Olney Butchers
35 Market Place
Olney, Buckinghamshire
MK46 4AJ
Parking:
There is parking on Olney Market Place, a short walk from the door. to confirm