Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Butchers in Yorkshire Since 1936
Established in 1936, we are a third-generation family-run butchery business rooted in Yorkshire's heart. Our expertise lies in sourcing premium livestock from local farms, ensuring every cut of meat meets our exacting standards. With six shops across Ilkley, Otley, Rawdon, Bramhope, Wetherby, and Knaresborough, we combine traditional butchery skills with modern techniques to deliver award-winning products.Our team of skilled butchers takes pride in offering expert advice and tailored service, whether you're selecting cuts for a family meal or preparing for a special occasion. From our famous pork pies to bespoke meat selections, we remain committed to quality, tradition, and customer satisfaction.
Services
Beef
Lamb
Pork
Poultry
Sausages
Pies
Details
- Year established: 1936
Highlights and features
- Third-generation family business since 1936
- Sourcing premium livestock from Yorkshire farms
- Award-winning pork pies and sausages
- Skilled butchers with modern and traditional expertise
- Click-and-collect service for fresh meat delivery
What people say
Award-winning pork pies
Friendly staff
High-quality meat
Family recipes
Local sourcing
Services
Pork Pies
Our handmade pork pies use family recipes passed down through generations. Freshly baked daily at our Rawdon HQ, they combine tender pork and rich seasoning in a crisp pastry crust. Perfect for picnics, lunches, or special occasions, these pies showcase our commitment to traditional craftsmanship and local ingredients.
Beef Cuts
We offer premium beef cuts sourced from Yorkshire farms, including ribeye, sirloin, and topside joints. Expertly prepared by our skilled butchers, these cuts ensure optimal tenderness and flavour. Whether for roasting, grilling, or slow cooking, our beef meets the highest quality standards.
Lamb Preparation
Our lamb selection features cuts like legs, chops, and loins from locally reared livestock. The butchers prepare each cut to order, ensuring freshness and precision. From Sunday roasts to special feasts, our lamb combines traditional butchery with modern presentation.
Poultry Products
We provide fresh, grain-fed Yorkshire chickens and specialty cuts like breasts, thighs, and fillets. Our poultry is carefully selected for quality, ideal for everyday meals or gourmet dishes. The team also offers marinated options and ready-to-cook preparations.
Sausage Making
Our award-winning sausages use pork from trusted local farms, blended with herbs and spices. Varieties include traditional, Cumberland, and leek-flavoured options. Made daily in-store, they deliver exceptional taste and texture, reflecting our butchery heritage.
Questions
Do you deliver to my area?
We offer free local delivery within 3 miles of Ilkley, Rawdon, Otley, and Wetherby shops, and 1 mile of Bramhope and Knaresborough locations.
Can I order meat for catering?
Yes, we supply to the catering trade with daily chilled service. Contact us directly for bulk orders and bespoke requirements.
Where do you source your meat?
We source high-quality meat from Yorkshire farms and the Otley auction market, ensuring local provenance and ethical rearing practices.
Are your products available online?
Yes, use our click-and-collect service to order fresh meat, pies, and specialty cuts for pickup at any of our six Yorkshire shops.
How long have you been in business?
We've been serving Yorkshire since 1936, operating as a family-run business across three generations with six retail locations.
Reviews (5)
Linda Hewer
Dec 26, 2021
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Have bought 2 steak pies from here now. Different o e on different days. This is the best steak pie ever. I would highly recommend. Will be going there from now on. Oh and the sausages are delicious too.
Jean Smith
Jul 05, 2020
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Wilkinsons have been amazing during Lockdown! Great meat, packaged ready to freeze, if necessary, delivered by friendly efficient staff. Nothing has been too much trouble.
Paul Spurgin
Jun 19, 2020
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These lads are the real deal. So helpful. I go to the shop every saturday and often pop in through the week also. They can't do enough for you. Always welcoming. Popped in for my christmas order and they are still serving with a smile and having a natter with customers after really long hours on the run up to the holidays. All the produce is top quality and reasonably priced. If you want something a bit different they always work to get it for you and offer tips on cooking it. Real gem for Otley. 5 stars all day long.
Sandra Jones
Jun 02, 2020
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Great Butchers, excellent quality meat. Staff are always friendly and helpful, nothing too much trouble - a pleasure to shop there. Thanks a lot for being in Otley.
Rowena H.
Feb 11, 2010
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JB Wilkinson & Sons, it seems, are not quite the indie local little butchers that I had assumed they were - if you take a peek at their website you will come to realise that they have branches all about Leeds and Yorkshire! That's not to say it's a bad thing, by all means it suggests that they are popular, but judging by the people of Otley this particular branch isn't quite the favourite.
Nevertheless, I am not one to sniff at the underdog, more over I am the one who will visit them more so as it often means less queuing! It's always worth a try, after all if the service
Nevertheless, I am not one to sniff at the underdog, more over I am the one who will visit them more so as it often means less queuing! It's always worth a try, after all if the service
