Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Butchers in Northampton for Premium Meats
Established in 1944, we are a family-run butchery with a legacy dating back to 1890, committed to delivering premium British meat sourced directly from local farms. Our team of skilled butchers employs traditional preparation methods, ensuring every cut of meat achieves optimal flavour and texture through natural maturation. We specialise in handmade pies, sausages, and burgers crafted on-site, alongside bespoke catering services for hog roasts at weddings and events.Our dedication to quality extends to free local delivery within Earls Barton, serving both individual customers and large orders with equal care. With decades of experience and a focus on nurturing young talent through apprenticeships, we maintain a reputation for excellence, combining time-honoured techniques with modern customer service standards.
Services
Butchery Services
Homemade Pies
Hog Roast Catering
Sausage Making
Local Delivery
Details
- Year established: 1944
Highlights and features
- We have operated as family butchers since 1944, with a legacy dating to 1890.
- Our meat is sourced directly from local farms and matured naturally.
- All pies, sausages, and burgers are handmade on-site daily.
- We offer bespoke hog roast catering for weddings and events.
- Free local delivery within Earls Barton for shop purchases.
What people say
Excellent quality meat
Friendly and helpful staff
Superb homemade pies
Fantastic hog roast service
Traditional butchery expertise
Services
Butchery Services
We provide premium British meat sourced directly from local farms, including beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and bacon. All meat is matured naturally and prepared using traditional methods to ensure superior flavour and texture. Our butchers offer expert cuts and advice for both everyday meals and special occasions.
Homemade Pies
Our handmade pies are crafted daily on-site using recipes passed down through generations. Options include steak pies with Aberdeen beef, traditional Earls Barton pork and leek pies, and game pies. All pies feature flaky pastry and generous fillings, made without artificial additives or preservatives.
Hog Roast Catering
We offer hog roast and spit roast catering for weddings, parties, and corporate events. Using free-range pork and other high-quality meats, our team ensures tender, flavourful results with professional service. Catering is available both indoors and outdoors, year-round, with custom menu options.
Sausage Making
Our sausages are made with free-range Blythburgh pork, hand-linked in natural casings. We offer traditional recipes alongside bespoke options created to customer specifications. Flavours range from classic herb to spicy Spanish, with all sausages prepared fresh daily on-site.
Local Delivery
We provide free delivery within a 3-mile radius of Earls Barton for shop purchases. Orders can be placed via phone or enquiry form, with payment collected in cash upon delivery. This service ensures convenience for local customers while maintaining product freshness and quality.
People
Ian Forth
Proprietor
Ian has dedicated over 50 years to the butchery trade, starting as an apprentice in 1968 and taking ownership of E Lee & Sons in 2000. He upholds traditional methods while ensuring modern customer satisfaction.
Jason
Operations Manager
Jason oversees daily operations and kitchen logistics, ensuring seamless production of meats and homemade products. His organisational skills maintain efficiency across the butchery's diverse offerings.
Sam
Apprentice Butcher
Sam is currently completing his apprenticeship, learning traditional butchery techniques from experienced mentors. His training reflects the business's commitment to nurturing future talent in the trade.
Questions
What makes your meat different from supermarket offerings?
Our meat is sourced directly from local farms, matured naturally, and prepared using traditional methods, ensuring superior flavour and texture compared to mass-produced alternatives.
Do you offer catering for large events?
Yes, we provide hog roast and spit roast catering for weddings, parties, and corporate events using free-range meats and professional service.
Can I order meat for home delivery?
We offer free local delivery within Earls Barton for shop purchases, with orders placed via phone or our enquiry form.
Are your pies made fresh on-site?
All pies are handmade daily at our premises using traditional recipes and high-quality ingredients, with no artificial additives.
How long has E Lee and Sons been in business?
We've operated from our current premises since 1944, though a butchery has occupied the site since 1890, making us Northamptonshire's longest-standing butchers.
Do you create custom sausage recipes?
Yes, we regularly develop bespoke sausages based on customer requests, alongside our traditional free-range pork varieties.
Reviews (7)
Mo Mackie
Apr 25, 2021
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Purchased your marmite pasties and sausagerolls, went down a treat. your steak 🍔burgers just brilliant. The little taste of Scotland with white pudding from Fife made my day. I will certainly buy more when you get delivery again...
Kay Perkins
Apr 02, 2021
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We barbecued some of your T bone steaks today, they were some of the best steaks we have ever had. Thank you very much
Cynthia Elliott
Mar 03, 2021
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Everything the staff are always polite and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend the calves liver had it for dinner tonight it was absolutely delicious x
Laura Sanders
Feb 20, 2021
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Had two differing flavoured pies in the last week & both were absolutely lush, highly recommend them 😋
Dany Elle
Feb 15, 2021
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I am a happy customer, all the products are quality and I really appreciate everything; staff members work hard to make us happy! Thank you guys and keep up the good work , excellent xx
Kevin Hawgood
Nov 24, 2020
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Best butcher we have ever used. Quality meat, friendly service and the best pies and pastry products you can buy.
Peter Ranger
Aug 29, 2020
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Always get quality meat at good prices would highly recommend them. Also make you feel welcome and nothing is to much trouble for them to do and if they haven't got it there order it for you
