Church's Butchers Blog

With a busy shop, it can often be difficult to really engage with our wonderful customers – for that reason we’ve started this blog!
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Every month, we will be updating you on everything that’s going on at Church’s, sharing great recipes and also bringing you special offers and deals.
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Best Cuts of Meat for the BBQ

Today we take the time to go over what we think are the finest cuts of beef, chicken and lamb for the bbq. These are certified crowd pleasers at any BBQ and we’ve broken it down depending on your bbq skill-level.

Ditch The Ready Meals For Home Made

The average UK household can eat their way through up to 3 microwave meals a week. So, the question is why are we choosing ready made meals over homemade unlike our European neighbours ?

Match Made in Heaven.. Pairing Wines With Your Favourite Dinner.

Picking the perfect wine to go with your dinner can be a daunting task. A decision between red, white, sweet or dry and that’s just the start! We’ve done the hard work and want to share with you our guide to picking the right wine to compliment your dinner.

Dare you dislike turkey? 4 Alternative Meats For Christmas Day

There are so many delicious alternatives to turkey that will satisfy all your dinner guests. Chances are, if you suggest something different, people will welcome the change!

Kieran Graveling celebration of life | Shop CLOSED on 12th December

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Kieran Graveling. His funeral will be held at Southend Crematorium on 12th December at 2PM and Church's Butchers will be closed on the day.

Delicious Sauces to Compliment your Steak

You can’t serve up a steak without the perfect sauce! Heres Church’s guide to some of our favourite sauces that are sure to make your steak dinner a winner!

"Chicken, again, Really!?" Here Are Our 4 Underrated Meats to Reinvigorate Dinner Time.

Bored of the same go-to dinners? Wondering how many times can you reinvent chicken? Here are some ideas to jazz up your dinners and who knows you might find a new favourite along the way.

FREE Dog Bones From Church's & Why Your Dog Will Love Them!

Here at Church’s we offer free bones for your dog with every purchase – making sure your dogs a happy customer to!

Hog Roast – The Perfect Way to Cater Any Party

Have you considered a hog roast to cater for your guests at your event, wedding or party? Growing in popularity each year, it’s not hard to see why the hog roast is a great solution to your catering needs.

10 Tips To Take Your BBQ To The Next Level

FINALLY, the sunshine is here. We’ve put together some tasty tips to ensure you have the best BBQs you possibly can.

Epping High Street: The Importance Of Buying Local

Sitting proudly at the end of the Central Line, on the edge of the forest, is our little town, Epping. The busy high street is one of the few places remaining with a real sense of community, and our butchers have been a part of that high street, serving our loyal customers since 1888.