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Thurrock Young Chefs Competition

3 July 2025

The Chop Shop Butchery are thrilled to launch the Thurrock Young Chefs Competition—a fun, engaging, and inspiring community cooking contest designed especially for the young foodies of Thurrock who enjoy…

The Butchers Experience delivered to your door!

12 June 2025

We’re going global . . Well, not quite yet- but we are nationwide!! We have some great news- and we wanted to share it with you all first! We now…

Supermarket V Butchers Shop

20 March 2025

Ever wondered if there’s a real difference between the meat you buy at the supermarket and what you get from your local butcher? Spoiler alert: there definitely is! At The…

BBC Essex Talks to The Chop Shop Butchery: Celebrating Quality Local Butchers

5 February 2025

We were delighted when Sue was recently invited to speak with Sonia Watson from BBC Essex about The Chop Shop Butchery. Sue shared our story, from our rebrand and refurbishment…

How long should I cook a Gammon for?

19 December 2024

The cooking time for gammon can vary depending on the method you choose, as well as the weight of the meat. Here’s a detailed guide for each cooking method: Boiling…

How long should I cook a Topside of Beef for?

19 December 2024

The cooking time for topside of beef depends on its weight and the desired level of doneness: Checking Doneness Tips for Cooking Topside Beef

How long should I cook a Whole Turkey for?

19 December 2024

Cooking a Whole Turkey: Time, Temperature, and Tips The time required to cook a turkey depends on its weight, whether it’s stuffed, and the oven temperature. Here’s a simplified guide…

How long should I cook a Turkey Crown for?

19 December 2024

The cooking time for a turkey crown depends on its weight. As a general guide, cook it for 20 minutes per kilogram, adding 70 minutes if it weighs less than…

How long should I cook Turkey Butterfly for?

19 December 2024

Cooking Instructions Example Timing Guide:

The Chop Shop Butchery: Elevate Your Meals with Premium Ingredients

29 November 2024

At The Chop Shop Butchery, we believe every great meal starts with quality ingredients. As a locally owned butcher shop, we take pride in providing our customers with the finest…

Thurrock Young Chefs Competition

The Butchers Experience delivered to your door!

Supermarket V Butchers Shop

BBC Essex Talks to The Chop Shop Butchery: Celebrating Quality Local Butchers

How long should I cook a Gammon for?

How long should I cook a Topside of Beef for?

How long should I cook a Whole Turkey for?

How long should I cook a Turkey Crown for?

How long should I cook Turkey Butterfly for?

The Chop Shop Butchery: Elevate Your Meals with Premium Ingredients

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