At Bristol Care Homes, we believe that food is more than just nourishment – it’s an experience, a source of comfort, and a way to bring people together. That’s why we are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Origin Butchers, a renowned artisan butchery based in the heart of the South West. This collaboration is a reflection of our commitment to providing the highest quality ingredients for our residents, ensuring that every meal is fresh, flavourful, and ethically sourced.
Why Origin Butchers?
Origin Butchers is no ordinary supplier—they are passionate craftsmen who take pride in their produce, ethics, and customer service. Based in Olveston, a countryside village near Bristol, they source the finest local meat from farms that prioritise sustainable and ethical farming. Their dedication to quality and provenance has made them one of the most recognised butchery brands in the Bristol food scene, serving top restaurants and now, for the first time, a care home group – Bristol Care Homes.
With over a decade of experience, Origin Butchers has built strong relationships with local farmers and suppliers, many of whom are family-run businesses with 100-year-old legacies. Their deep-rooted connection to the South West ensures they consistently provide exceptional, locally sourced meat, aligning perfectly with our values at Bristol Care Homes.
Elevating Dining with Expertise and Passion
At Bristol Care Homes, we know that quality ingredients deserve expert preparation. That’s why Origin Butchers didn’t just deliver premium cuts to our homes – they also visited our care homes to share their expertise.
Their team, which includes a former chef with 20 years of experience working in hotels, brasseries, private dining, care homes, and schools, provided invaluable cooking tips and techniques to our highly trained chefs and kitchen teams.
These expert sessions helped our teams:
- Enhance flavour and tenderness through expert butchery techniques.
- Maximise the quality of every cut, ensuring our residents enjoy the best-tasting meat possible.
- Experiment with new recipes and cooking methods, tailored to our residents’ tastes and dietary needs.
- Understand the ethical sourcing process, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability and responsible food practices.
About Origin Butchers
Proud to Call the South West Home
Origin Butchers is more than just a business; it’s a tribute to the rich farming heritage of the South West. Their butchery is surrounded by farms that share their passion for sustainable and ethical meat production, ensuring that every cut meets the highest standards of quality and traceability.
Craftsmanship and Customisation
As a bespoke butcher, Origin Butchers takes a hand-crafted approach to butchery. Unlike mass-market suppliers, they do not use band saws – instead, each cut is expertly prepared by hand by a small team of skilled professionals. This ensures precision, flexibility, and quality, allowing them to tailor cuts to the needs of their customers – including our care home chefs at Bristol Care Homes.
Sustainability & Ethical Sourcing
Origin Butchers maintains daily communication with local farmers and suppliers to ensure that all meat is responsibly sourced. Their close relationship with local slaughterhouses allows them to oversee the grading process, ensuring that only the best quality meat is selected for maturing.
A Commitment to Quality for Our Residents
At Bristol Care Homes, we understand that high-quality ingredients make all the difference in providing meals that are nutritious, enjoyable, and comforting.
This partnership with Origin Butchers allows us to:
- Serve the finest local meat with traceable, ethical origins.
- Support local farmers and businesses, strengthening our regional economy.
- Create delicious, home-style meals that our residents love and look forward to.
- Enhance our chefs’ skills, thanks to direct training from expert butchers.
Looking to the Future
This exciting partnership marks a significant milestone for both Bristol Care Homes and Origin Butchers. As the first care home group to work with Origin Butchers, we are proud to bring restaurant-quality meat to our residents while championing sustainability and ethical sourcing.
Together, we look forward to continuously improving our menus, enriching our dining experiences, and ensuring that our residents enjoy the very best that the South West has to offer.
To learn more about Origin Butchers and their incredible commitment to quality, visit their website: 👉 www.originbutchers.co.uk
Stay tuned for more updates on how we’re enhancing our dining experience – one delicious meal at a time! If you have any questions, our Bristol Care Homes team is here to help – just visit our contact page to get in touch.
Photos Credit: Origin Butchers
