Celebrating 35 years of James White Butchers

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James White Butchers have earned a special reputation for providing the finest quality fresh meat, sourced from the best local producers throughout East Yorkshire.

Selling only premium quality meats, all their produce is sourced from local Yorkshire farms to support local suppliers, ensure freshness, quality and to minimise the business carbon footprint.

They employ a team of experienced, dedicated and friendly staff to ensure they maintain the highest of standards which all of their loyal customers have come to expect from a quality local butcher.

“I still enjoy the job now as much as ever,” James told the Wolds Weekly. “I want to provide my customers with the best meat I can.

“There are still some customers who we served at the start of the 35 years, and we also serve their children and their children’s children. Generation after generation keep coming back.

“Some customers pop in every other day and others travel from Scarborough, Bridlington, Hull and York, all based on our reputation and the restaurants we supply.

“We do everything in the process, from the beginning, and there are not many people who do that any more. People like that reassurance and they know that when they buy from us, it is local. They are supporting me but also supporting other small businesses and local farmers.”

James White originally moved into Hutton Cranswick from Derbyshire in 1988 when his father Tony bought the existing butchery business in the village.

Since being a school boy, James always had a passion for being a butcher and used helped his father in the shop after school and at weekends.

It was only a matter of time before James took over the family business.

He did this in 2001 and re-branded the business under his own name as James White Butchers.

Since then, James has developed his own style of butchery and has created an enviable reputation for supplying meat of the highest quality to a wide range of private customers as well as pubs, restaurants and hotels within the East Yorkshire region.

Among the outlets which serve his products are the award-winning Pipe & Glass at South Dalton, Hotel 41, Highfield House, Mishka and El Dorado in Driffield, Bert’s Pizzeria and the Dacre Arms at Brandesburton, and The Old Star at Kilham and the White Horse Inn at Hutton Cranswick to name just a few.

Customers are the life-blood of any business and James has always provided an excellent service and attention to detail where quality meats and customer care is of paramount importance to his business success.

A natural progression occurred in 2011 when James added hog roasts to his range of services and this side of the business is really increasing year on year.

The local pork is accompanied with morning-fresh quality bread and your favourite classic trimmings, homemade sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce – all served by professional, friendly staff.

Whether you’re planning a wonderful wedding reception, a memorable corporate event or an impressive private party, James White Butchers can provide the perfect dining experience.

You can relax along with your guests and rest assured that your event will be a memorable success.

Not only are the team well experienced butchers but they also run their own, very successful, on-site slaughtering operation.

All animals are slaughtered on the premises and this gives full traceability and more importantly, the assurance that the meat is of the highest quality and flavour – full traceability from farm to fork!

James and his wife Ria now have two sons of their own and both Kyran and Harvey already help out in the shop and it is purely only a matter of time until they become regular butchers in the White’s family business too.

The family are proud of their great range of top quality joints, cuts, burgers, sausages and ready-prepared meals

Every meat product sold is produced with locally-reared stock so you can be sure your purchase will be of premium quality.

When in season, they also stock a full range of fresh traditional game, so you can enjoy something different!

Throughout the year, James White Butchers produce a great range of ready-to-cook meals, using their own meat and the finest vegetables in a range of mouthwatering sauces. Choices include creamy garlic, barbecue or Italian chicken parcels, beef bombs, lamb kofta and chicken Kiev plus many more.

You will also find a great selection of traditional and contemporary flavoured sausages, made using the best ingredients and natural casings. Try pork and wild garlic, hog roast with sage and onion stuffing, pork and apple or one of the other tempting flavours. Or why not treat yourself to a real gourmet burger – either a traditional classic recipe or one of the newer flavours? The range includes beef, tomato and basil, lamb and mint, Thai chicken and pork and apple.

Pop into the shop on Main Street, Hutton Cranswick, call 01377 270243 or visit www.jameswhitebutchers.com for more information.