Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Premium Sausage & Meat Products Since 1953
Established in 1953, we are a family-owned business dedicated to manufacturing premium sausage and meat products for wholesale, catering, and food services sectors. Our purpose-built facility in Newcastle-under-Lyme enables large-scale production of sausages, meatballs, patties, and burgers in raw or cooked, frozen or chilled formats. With a dedicated new product development team, we create bespoke recipes tailored to client specifications. Our operations feature rigorous quality control, state-of-the-art machinery, and real-time data monitoring through our TROPOS system.Over seven decades, we have built a reputation for consistency, supplying major retailers and catering businesses across domestic and international markets. Our commitment to excellence extends to waste reduction strategies and sustainability initiatives aligned with modern environmental standards. Customer testimonials highlight our exceptional product quality and service reliability, supported by long-standing partnerships with ingredient suppliers and logistics providers.
Services
Sausage Manufacturing
Meat Product Development
Wholesale Supply
Catering Products
Export Services
Details
- Year established: 1953
Highlights and features
- We have over 70 years of experience in sausage manufacturing
- Our state-of-the-art facility operates 24 hours with real-time quality monitoring
- We offer bespoke product development services for custom recipes
- Our products are certified by major UK retail quality standards
- We implement waste reduction strategies across our production processes
Associations and certifications
- Marks & Spencer Supplier
What people say
Excellent product quality
Outstanding consistency
Great customer service
Market leading sausages
Superior technical support
Services
Sausage Manufacturing
We produce a comprehensive range of sausages using traditional methods combined with modern technology. Our facility handles both raw and pre-cooked formats in frozen or chilled varieties. Each product undergoes rigorous quality checks to ensure consistency and safety. Our manufacturing processes meet the highest industry standards while maintaining the authentic taste that has made us market leaders.
Product Development
Our dedicated NPD team specialises in creating custom meat product formulations for specific client requirements. We work closely with customers to develop unique recipes that meet their exact specifications. This service includes formulation testing, sample production, and full-scale manufacturing support. Our expertise covers both traditional and innovative meat product development for diverse market sectors.
Catering Supplies
We supply premium meat products to catering businesses in convenient formats for commercial kitchens. Our range includes bulk frozen options and portion-controlled items designed for efficiency. Products are engineered for ease of preparation while maintaining exceptional taste and texture. This service supports restaurants, hotels, and foodservice providers with reliable supply chain solutions.
Export Services
We provide export solutions for our meat products to international markets with full compliance to destination country regulations. Our logistics team manages all aspects of international shipments including documentation and customs clearance. We maintain strict quality control throughout the export process to ensure product integrity during transit and storage.
Wholesale Supply
We offer wholesale distribution of our meat products to retailers and food distributors nationwide. Our logistics network ensures timely delivery of large-volume orders with temperature-controlled transportation. This service includes flexible ordering options and dedicated account management for our wholesale partners.
People
James T. Blakeman
Founder
Established the business in 1953, creating a legacy of quality sausage production that continues through the family-owned operation today.
Kevin Moller
Head of Technical
Leads technical operations ensuring all products meet the highest quality and safety standards through rigorous testing and process control.
Claire Scott
Head of Technical
Manages technical compliance and food safety protocols across all production processes to maintain industry-leading quality standards.
Jim Morris
Sales Director
Oversees sales operations and new product development, maintaining strong relationships with major retail and catering clients.
Sian Hadnum
Marketing Manager
Manages brand development and marketing strategies to support the company's growth in domestic and international markets.
Questions
What meat products do you manufacture?
We produce a wide range including sausages, meatballs, patties, burgers, and speciality items in both frozen and chilled formats.
Can you create custom meat products?
Yes, our NPD team develops bespoke recipes tailored to specific customer requirements and market demands.
Do you supply to international markets?
We export our products globally with full compliance to destination country food safety regulations.
What quality assurance processes do you use?
We employ rigorous testing, real-time monitoring through TROPOS system, and exceed regulatory requirements for food safety.
How do you reduce food waste in production?
Our IQF freezing technology and portion-controlled products help minimise waste while maintaining product quality.
What support do you offer customers?
We provide technical assistance, recipe development, and marketing resources to support our business partners.
