SALSA Accredited Wholesale and Retail Butchers For Sale Hertfordshire Area

Founded in the early 1970s, this well-regarded, family-run business has become a staple of the local community. With over five decades of successful trading, the company has evolved from a traditional high street butcher into a multifaceted operation comprising a retail shop, a thriving catering and delivery arm, and a growing online presence.

Renowned for exceptional quality, traceable sourcing, and customer-focused service, the business has built strong loyalty among both domestic and trade clients. Its reputation is underpinned by a long-standing commitment to high standards, ethical practices, and traditional craftsmanship.

This is a rare opportunity for an established wholesale butcher looking to enter or expand within Hertfordshire and the wider Southeast region. The premises are well-adapted for scaled-up operations, and the business is already equipped with purpose-built facilities, a fleet of branded refrigerated delivery vans, and a highly trained team. With multiple revenue streams across retail, catering, and online channels, the company is well positioned for further growth under new ownership.

The wholesale side of the business operates from a dedicated, purpose-built unit in a strategic location offering excellent transport links to London and surrounding areas. In December 2020, a high-performance cold room was installed to support growing demand and new catering contracts—demonstrating ongoing investment in the company’s infrastructure.

The business holds the Safe and Local Supplier Approval (SALSA) certification, a respected food safety standard designed specifically for small and micro producers. This accreditation demonstrates the company’s commitment to producing safe, legal, and high-quality food, giving confidence to trade buyers and strengthening its ability to win and maintain supply contracts.

Revenue is driven by a loyal customer base and a strong supplier network. The company’s services include a busy retail shop, local delivery, catering contracts, and a well-established meat box subscription service via a custom-built eCommerce platform. Notably, the business secured a significant catering contract to supply fresh meat to a blue-chip supplier, providing for primary and secondary schools throughout Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, and as far afield as Surrey. This highlights the company’s capacity to fulfil high-volume, B2B orders and presents an excellent platform for wholesale expansion.

Opportunities exist to grow the catering and wholesale side of the business, expand the meat box delivery service further afield, and open additional retail outlets in nearby towns. There is also considerable potential to develop new B2B relationships, particularly within the hospitality, education, and healthcare sectors across the region.

The shareholders are now seeking retirement, offering an incoming buyer a smooth transition and a solid foundation for future growth. For the year ended 31 March 2024, the annual turnover was £2,873,163, with a sale of 100% of the share capital. Interested parties will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement to receive further information.

•  50+ years established, family-run business
• Retail, catering, delivery & online revenue streams
• SALSA accredited with strong B2B contracts
• Purpose-built premises & refrigerated van fleet
• £2.87m turnover (YE March 2024) with growth potential