Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Pork Pies & Traditional Butchery in Leeds
Established in 1928, Wilsons Butchers has built an unparalleled reputation for quality meat products and artisanal pork pies. As a family-run business spanning five generations, we combine traditional butchery with innovation, offering handmade sausages, cooked meats, and award-winning pies. Our commitment to excellence has earned us accolades including 'Englands Best Butcher' and multiple victories at the Great Yorkshire Pie Competition.With over 70 years of collective experience, we prioritise food safety, customer service, and sustainable practices. Our expansion into pie vans and event catering ensures our products reach communities across Leeds while maintaining the personal touch of a local butcher. We pride ourselves on transparency, using locally sourced ingredients and adhering to rigorous hygiene standards.
Services
Pork pies
Sausage rolls
Stake & ale pies
Event catering
Pie vans
Details
- Year established: 1928
Highlights and features
- We are a fifth-generation family business with 95 years of butchery expertise.
- Our pork pies have won multiple national awards over 15 years.
- We bake over 10,000 pies weekly using traditional methods.
- We offer nationwide delivery of frozen products with no hidden fees.
- Our team includes sixth-generation family members ensuring quality continuity.
What people say
Award-winning pies
Family heritage
Excellent quality
Fast delivery
Generous portions
Services
Pork Pies
Our pork pies are handmade using traditional recipes passed down through generations. We use locally sourced pork and natural gelatin to create a unique, melt-in-the-mouth texture. Available in various sizes, including celebration pies for special occasions.
Sausage Rolls
Handmade sausage rolls feature our signature pork filling encased in crisp puff pastry. Perfect for events or personal consumption, these snacks showcase our commitment to quality ingredients and traditional preparation methods.
Event Catering
We provide bespoke catering solutions for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations. Our offerings include hot food counters, custom celebration pies, and themed meat platters, all prepared using our award-winning recipes and premium ingredients.
Pie Vans
Our fleet of pie vans delivers fresh products directly to workplaces and events across Leeds. This service combines convenience with quality, offering hot pies, sandwiches, and pasties prepared using our traditional methods and recipes.
Christmas Hampers
We create premium Christmas hampers featuring our signature products, including turkey, pork pies, and seasonal specialties. Available for local delivery or nationwide collection, these hampers provide a convenient solution for festive meals.
People
Andrew Green
Co-Owner
Fifth-generation butcher Andrew Green co-owns Wilsons Butchers with his brother John. He has expanded the business since 1985, focusing on maintaining traditional standards while introducing modern innovations.
John Green
Co-Owner
John Green, a fifth-generation butcher, co-owns Wilsons Butchers. He oversees daily operations and has driven the business's expansion into pie production and event catering.
Adam Green
Production Manager
Adam Green manages pie production, ensuring quality control across our 10,000 weekly pies. As part of the sixth generation, he maintains family traditions while implementing efficiency improvements in our factory.
Questions
Do you deliver outside Leeds?
We offer nationwide delivery for frozen products via Parcel Force. Christmas hampers are available for local collection or delivery within 5 miles of Crossgates.
Can I order custom celebration pies?
Yes, we create personalised 10-inch celebration pork pies with custom wording. Please allow seven days notice for orders.
Are your products suitable for special diets?
We provide allergy information for all products. While we don't offer specialist diets, our natural ingredients list ensures transparency for dietary requirements.
Do you cater for large events?
Yes, our event catering includes hot food counters, custom pies, and meat platters. We supply venues like Headingley Stadium and provide pie van services for corporate events.
How should I store your products?
Fresh meat products should be refrigerated at 5°C or below. Frozen items must be kept at -18°C. All products have clear use-by dates and storage instructions.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept card payments through our website and in-store. Business customers may arrange alternative payment methods by contacting our Crossgates shop directly.
