Business Details
23 Years
experience
Award-Winning Butchers in Cheltenham
Martins Meats is a family-run butchery business established in 2003 by Martin and Emma Gilder, rooted in a three-generation heritage of cattle farming and livestock expertise. Our commitment to quality begins with sourcing native British breeds from free-range farms in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, ensuring ethical rearing practices and minimal food miles. We employ traditional methods, including dry-aging beef in Himalayan Rock Salt Chambers for up to 100 days, to enhance tenderness and flavor. Recognized with multiple Great Taste Awards, including a Golden Fork accolade, we supply premium meats to Michelin-starred restaurants and discerning customers nationwide.Our team of master butchers meticulously prepares cuts to order, offering nationwide delivery in temperature-controlled packaging. With decades of combined experience, we uphold family values of transparency, sustainability, and community enrichment. Our dedication to provenance and craftsmanship has earned trust from chefs and households alike, making us a leader in ethically sourced, award-winning meats.
Services
Longhorn Beef
Cotswold Lamb
Gloucester Pork
Dry-Aged Meats
Nationwide Delivery
Restaurant Supply
Himalayan Salt Aging
Pork Roast Catering
Game Meat
Custom Cut Service
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of expertise in traditional butchery and livestock farming.
- Our meats are dry-aged in Himalayan Salt Chambers for enhanced flavor.
- We guarantee nationwide delivery in temperature-controlled packaging.
- We source exclusively from local, free-range farms in Gloucestershire.
- We hold multiple Golden Fork and Great Taste Awards for product excellence.
Associations and certifications
- Great Taste Awards
What people say
Best tasting steaks ever
Fantastic quality meat
Immaculately packaged
Premium delivery service
Flavor just goes on
Services
Longhorn Beef
Our Longhorn cattle produce marbled, succulent beef aged in Himalayan Salt Chambers for 28-100 days. This traditional method enhances tenderness and develops complex umami flavors. Customers receive vacuum-packed cuts with guaranteed freshness through nationwide delivery.
Cotswold Lamb
Cotswold lambs graze freely on local farms and are dry-aged on the bone for 10-14 days. The salt chamber process intensifies natural sweetness while maintaining moisture. Available as chops, roasts, or mince for home cooks and professional kitchens.
Gloucester Pork
Gloucester Old Spot and Middle White pigs roam stress-free environments, producing flavorful meat dry-aged for six days. Our pork features crackling-friendly fat layers and is available as sausages, chops, or whole joints.
Nationwide Delivery
Orders ship in temperature-controlled packaging via refrigerated vans. Free delivery within 30 miles for orders over 50; nationwide free shipping for orders above 250. Saturday delivery available at premium rates.
Restaurant Supply
We provide bespoke cuts to Michelin-starred restaurants and catering businesses. Options include vacuum packing, paper wrapping, or custom portioning. Daily deliveries available across the Cotswolds and South West.
People
Martin Gilder
Founder & Master Butcher
Third-generation cattle farmer with 20+ years of butchery experience. Developed Himalayan Salt Chamber aging techniques and oversees all meat production from farm to delivery.
Emma Gilder
Co-Founder
Manages day-to-day operations and customer relations. Ensures adherence to family values of ethical sourcing and community engagement while maintaining quality standards.
Questions
What makes Martins Meats different from other butchers?
We dry-age meats in Himalayan Salt Chambers for 28-100 days and source exclusively from local free-range farms, ensuring unmatched tenderness and flavor.
Do you deliver outside the UK?
Currently we only deliver within the UK. Orders over £250 qualify for free nationwide delivery in temperature-controlled packaging.
Are your meats certified organic?
While not certified organic, our animals are free-range, ethically reared, and sourced from farm assured producers in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds.
Can I order custom meat cuts?
Yes, we offer bespoke cutting services for both retail and restaurant customers. Contact us directly to discuss specific requirements.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards and online payments through our secure website for both retail and trade orders.
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