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It began in 1515… ... Just six years into the reign of Henry VIII. The same year Anne of Cleeves, Henry's fourth wife, was born in Cleeves, Germany and Thomas Wolsey, archbishop of York, was made a cardinal. This was the year before the first published account of the discovery of North America appeared and 8 years before the cocoa bean was introduced to Spain... Since then, dozens of family members have passed their butchery skills down through 25 generations, making us Britain's oldest family business.
Local produce made here on the premises by Master Butchers
Established in 1515, we have 26 generations of experience.
From farm to fork, our produce is free-range and sourced from local suppliers.
A round up of our news and as well as what we generally get up to here at R J Balson’s.
We are proud to receive the Best Customer Service Award in the Bridport Business Award for 2020. We where presented the award at Highlands End Holiday Park on Thursday 5th March. Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to the … Read More
Janet Street-Porter joined TV chef Brian Turner in our shop filming for the BBC’s “A Taste of Britain”, which was shown in the 2014 summer/autumn schedule. The pair were interested to sample the two oldest homemade products still sold, being … Read More
I take the reader on a journey from 1515 to the present day, discovering the history of the R J Balson & Son family in the butchery trade in Bridport, Dorset. My personal memories of living and working in West … Read More
Want to know where the meat in your burger came from? How your Sunday Roast was cared for? We provide only great tasting West Dorset and Somerset meat from local farms less than 30 miles from our 500 year old shop in Bridport. We know our meat from farm to fork. As well as free-range meats, we have freshly prepared seasonal game, dry-cured bacon and gammon and a range of top quality sausages all made here on the premises. If you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for, our friendly Butchers are happy to prepare cuts to your exact requirements.
Our current Master Butchers are Richard Balson and Brother-in-Law Rudi Boulay. Richard and Rudi were trained by Master Butcher Donald Balson, Richard and Jane's father. From 1880, until this day, our shop has been in West Allington, Bridport, not far from its original location and we continue to deal in the highest quality meat, poultry and game, make our own range of speciality foods, and offer an unrivalled, old fashioned service.
One Loyalty Card stamp will be rewarded for every £25 spent in one transaction. A full Loyalty Card (six stamps) can be redeemed for a £10 discount off next purchase of goods.
We don't just sell meat, game and poultry. To celebrate 500 years of RJ Balson, we have a range of cotton kitchen accessories as well as our book, '500 years in the making'. all can be purchased at our shop or give us a ring on 01308 422638 and we can send anywhere in the UK.
South Africal recipe, pork and beef sausage ready for the Braai.
A highly spiced North African sausage with paprika, chilli & g
Made with the finest meats and ingredients for generations.
A traditional pork sausage using lean local free range pork, bread, salt, spices and preserve with a hint of honey. Really delicious.
A pork sausage with real tomatoes, an ideal breakfast sausage.
Lean pork, with freshly chopped leeks, providing tasty,colourful sausage fr the connoisseur.
Our Heny VIII sausage, a classic favourite for over 500 years containing marjoram and thyme.
A pork sausage with added mace, ginger and nutmeg to tantalise the taste bud of everyone.
A coarse cut, pork sausage with added sage, presented in a traditional single link, ideal for barbecues.
A meaty sausage, made from the finest venison and a delicious blend of herbs.
A very lean, low fat gamey sausage, with a delicious flavour packed full of goodness.
Traditional sausage made with local beef with a hint of merguez and garlic.
A fine thin sausage, specially seasoned to appeal to children's trast. A popular party sausage.
Free range chicken breast, for poulty lovers, no fat, very tasty, very healthy.
A chorizo style pork sausage, with a fusion of chilli, pepper, cayenne & smokey notes.
A pork sausage for celiac.
Sweet and slightly hot like the staff at Balson's.
Delicious gourmet sausage, packed full of flavour.
Typical French cassoulet sausage. Made by our own Frenchman, Rudi.
South Africal recipe, pork and beef sausage ready for the Braai.
Made with the finest local free-range pork. Palmers ginger beer & award winning vintage marmalade.
Whether you are wanting to order sausages, oxtails or just want to ask a question, we're here to help ....
email: richard@rjbalson.co.uk
tel: 01308 422638
Britain’s Oldest family-run butcher shop with seasonal game and local, free range meats.
01308 422638
richard@rjbalson.co.uk