Type Limited company Number of locations 1 store (2012) | Industry butchery | |
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Headquarters Coventry, United Kingdom Area served Coventry, Kenilworth and surrounding area Key people Karen Thompson (Co-owner)
Tim Thompson (Co-owner) | ||
Earlsdon Butchers are a butchers shop in Earlsdon, Coventry. In 2006, they became first in the industry to become part Peak Choice, an ethical farmers co-operative formed after a visit by the Prince of Wales.
The company is run by a husband and wife, Karen and Tim, who decided in 2006 to stop supplying mass-produced chicken and eggs, and only supply free range, "ethically sourced" products. Their meat was initially supplied by an organisation called Peak Choice, whose members are part of both the Farm Assurance Scheme and the Environmental Stewardship Scheme. There is very little transport of livestock, and the farmers work to enhance and preserve the natural environment of the Peak District National Park, from where most of the food is sourced. The company were also informed that Prince Charles would be "watching the venture closely", as, at the time, only Earlsdon Butchers were supplying meat from the co-operative.
In 2010, the business doubled in size after an £8,000 refit, adding a kitchen and a delicatessen counter. The refit took three months of planning and two months of works to complete. The refit was supported by Heart of England Fine Foods, who awarded them with a free deli counter through HEFF's 'Savour the Flavour' Scheme.
Closed down 26 April 2014