A good butcher is essential at Christmas – but where’s best to go for that all-important turkey?

ThisisDerbyshire’s business directory lists dozens of top notch butchers across the county – and many of the listings have been reviewed by satisfied customers who know that their butcher of choice guarantees quality and taste.

Jerry Howarth based in Belper has a stream of regular customers.

One said: “Jerry Howarth is a family run local business that generations have been participating in since 1898. Exclusively a pork butcher, their gold medal award winning produce is entirely locally sourced with local pork home cured and prepared by staff. Current manager Ray Montgomery also stocks some chicken and game, as well as locally made pies and dairy products.”

Paul Walker in Ripley is another favourite for customers keen on quality.

“Paul Walker butchers are another top quality meat retailers on Ripley’s Oxford Street. Here they take pride in selling the finest quality pork and chicken around, as well as other meat products. They have many offers displayed in the window guaranteeing customers will receive satisfaction in their meat,” said one satisfied regular.

Also based in Oxford Street, Ripley, The Butchers Shop has been a family business for generations.

One reviewer wrote: “They claim to have some of the best British meat products in the area and they do not disappoint with only locally sourced and cut beef, pork, chicken and poultry. In addition they offer a delicious selection of pies and pastries.”

Earlier this year ThisisDerbyshire went on a quest to find the county’s favourite butcher and we inundated with suggestions. You can read them here.

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