Many things are essential for butchery, such as great work ethic, an unyielding commitment, brilliant customer service and specialised butchers equipment. Premium tools are the foundation in which excellent butchery is built upon. Unlike regular kitchen tools, they are specially designed and crafted to work specifically with meat. So, without them, it’s always going to be a struggle to reach your maximum efficiency. Plus, it sets and maintains a precedent of high stands for your customers to see.

Contrary to popular belief, specialised and premium equipment like chefs knives and steel hand saws don’t have to break the bank. In fact, many of our tools are both first-rate and affordable, because not only do we believe in quality, we also champion accessibility and fair prices. In addition to ensuring you can meet the demand of your workload with effortless ease, high-quality, durable equipment also makes the butchery experience smoother and more enjoyable!

What specialised equipment is necessary for butchery?

The answer to this question will vary slightly from one butcher to another, as no shop is the same as the last. A couple of factors are in play - such as whether your butcher’s shop is small or large for example, or the produce you provide to your customers. All of that plays a part in what special equipment you’ll need to do your job in a safe and healthy manner. Still, at the same time, there’s a few pieces of equipment that are staples in the majority of butcher shops.

Meat grinders

Meat grinders are a staple in any butcher shop. They’re a wonderfully multifaceted tool that can grind meat quickly and efficiently and create endless possibilities when it comes to what you stock on the shop floor. Customers are going to be most drawn to produce they can’t get elsewhere. What better unique selling point is there than handmade products like sausages, pies and patties, totally custom-made to your own recipe. It’s specialised equipment like meat grinders that give you that freedom to explore possibilities and create truly unique produce.

Meat slicers

Meat slicers are amongst some of the most valuable tools a butcher shop can have.  Professional-quality meat slicers are capable of creating a large quantity of evenly-cut slices of meat and in differing thickness with ease. They are also great for cutting bigger slabs of meat down in to manageable chunks to work with by hand. Designed to be strong and stable, these machines will make short work of any bones, making their services indispensable.

Butchers knives and saws

Every good butcher knows that they are only as good as the tools they wield. That’s why it’s important to have the best you can get your hands on. This is especially true when it comes to butchers knives and meat saws. These specialist blades are more robust and resilient than kitchen knives, and are one of the bare necessities of butchery. A great knife will allow you to work with different kinds of meat with ease, cutting through cleanly and easily.

Burger presses

One of a traditional butcher’s staple offerings is a good burger - especially so during the summer months! For that reason alone, investing in a burger press for your business is a great way to ensure maximum effectualness and ensure all your burgers are the same size and weight for easy pricing and aesthetic value. Plus they’ll help you to minimise food waste!

Overwrap Machines

Last and certainly not least: overwrap machines. Presentation is everything when you’re on the shop floor. There’s no point performing the best butchery in the business if you’re not paying equal attention to your presentation. You customers are looking for the full experience. So for example that means they want the expertise and enthusiasm, the options of multiple cuts of meat and cooking tips - all excellently presented in neat packaging. That’s where the overwrap machines comes in! Essentially, they help everything to look the part - and that can make all the difference to the sale. (Not to mention that overwrap machines are a hygienic and safe way to packet your products.)

Ultimately, a butcher is only as good as their tools and equipment, so it’s worth making the investment to get the best tools you possibly can. If you’re looking for quality butchering equipment, you’re in exactly the right place! Here at Butchers Equipment Warehouse, we have a wide range of specialised equipment and tools that can help streamline your business and productivity. If you could use some help from our team, give us a call on 01254 427761, and we’ll be happy to assist you.