Business Details
32 Years
experience
Award-Winning Butchers in Southampton
Established in 1994, Uptons is a family-run butchery with roots tracing back to the 19th century. Our founder Simon Broadribb, an award-winning butcher, has dedicated his career to preserving traditional butchery techniques while prioritising modern animal welfare standards. We supply ethically sourced, locally farmed meats to discerning customers, restaurants, and hotels across the south of England. Our commitment to quality has earned recognition from renowned chefs like Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Rick Stein, alongside numerous national awards for meat products.The business expanded in 2010 with a modern bistro serving breakfast, lunch, and speciality dishes using our premium ingredients. We also offer catering services, pop-up dining events, and cookery classes led by Simon's daughter Katarina, a trained chef and culinary instructor. Our team maintains rigorous farm-to-table traceability, personally visiting producers to ensure exceptional standards. With over 30 years of industry experience and a passion for innovation, we continue to champion British meat heritage while embracing contemporary culinary trends.
Services
Butchery services
Bistro dining
Catering
Cookery classes
Pop-up events
Equipment hire
Online meat sales
Wedding catering
Corporate events
Farm visits
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of combined experience in traditional butchery
- Our meats have won 25+ national awards since 2014
- We personally inspect all supplier farms for ethical standards
- Our bistro uses only our own premium meat products
- We offer cookery classes led by Leiths-trained chefs
What people say
Impeccable service
Great produce
Award-winning meats
Knowledgeable staff
Innovative menus
Services
Butchery services
We provide ethically sourced, locally farmed meats from trusted Hampshire producers. Our butchers prepare fresh cuts using traditional techniques while maintaining modern animal welfare standards. Customers can purchase premium beef, pork, lamb, and poultry products in-store or reserve online for collection.
Bistro dining
Our modern bistro serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch using only our premium meat products. Dishes include award-winning bacon sandwiches, full English breakfasts, and speciality steaks aged 3-7 weeks. The menu also features small plates, gourmet sandwiches, and seasonal specials prepared by our trained chefs.
Catering
We offer bespoke catering services for weddings, corporate events, and private functions. Our team creates menus featuring premium meat dishes, artisanal charcuterie boards, and seasonal specialities. We provide full-service catering including equipment hire, staff, and on-site preparation.
Cookery classes
Led by Leiths-trained chef Katarina Broadribb, our cookery classes teach traditional butchery skills and modern cooking techniques. Participants learn to prepare meat dishes using our premium ingredients, with courses ranging from basic knife skills to advanced charcuterie making.
Pop-up events
We host seasonal pop-up dinner clubs featuring themed three-course meals prepared with our premium meats. Events include steak nights, game dinners, and international cuisine evenings. Each 43-45 ticket includes a fully licensed bar and live cooking demonstrations by our chefs.
People
Simon Broadribb
Owner & Master Butcher
Award-winning butcher with 30+ years experience, Simon took over Uptons in 1994. He combines 19th-century family butchery traditions with modern ethical standards. Under his leadership, the business has won 25+ national awards for meat products.
Katarina Broadribb
Head Chef & Culinary Instructor
Leiths-trained chef and daughter of Simon, Katarina leads our cookery classes and pop-up events. She won UK Pasta Chef of the Year in 2017 and was crowned Sandwich Designer of the Year in 2023. Her menus showcase our premium meat products.
Questions
What makes your meat ethically sourced?
We personally visit all supplier farms to ensure high welfare standards. Our livestock are locally sourced, free-range, and raised using traditional farming methods we've verified ourselves.
Do you supply to restaurants?
Yes, we supply premium meats to top restaurants including Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's River Cottage Canteen and Rick Stein's Winchester establishment.
What awards have you won?
We've won 25+ awards since 2014 including multiple Great Taste Awards, UK Sandwich Awards, and were named Meat Traders Journal Butcher's Shop of the Year 2023.
Can I book cookery classes?
Yes, our Leiths-trained chefs offer regular cookery classes covering butchery skills, charcuterie making, and seasonal meat dishes. Check our website for upcoming dates.
Do you cater private events?
Yes, we provide full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, and private functions using our premium meat products and specialist equipment.
Are your bistro ingredients locally sourced?
All our bistro ingredients come from our own butchery counter, ensuring the same high-quality, ethically sourced meats used in our retail products.
