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Beef Veal Exotic Meats
- Certified Aberdeen Angus Offal Fruit Purees
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- Prime French Poultry & Game Marinated Product Range
- Portion Game Stuffed Product Range
- Imported Game, Bacon & Gammon Carvery Range
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Althams Catering Butchers
 

Mission Statement

To excel in meeting all our customers requirements in the supply of Prime Meats and our extensive range of other food products combined with a genuine commitment to ongoing investment in technology, Our plant and workforce with the objective of maintaining the highest of quality and service at all times"

 
 
Provenance
The provenance on our products as to there origin and the links in the food chain to our customers provides a clear record and assurance to all our discerning customers that they can purchase our products with confidence.
 
Purchasing
As Catering Butchers we believe we have one of the most extensive and creative product ranges. We purchase all our products from local, national and international suppliers who are required to have a full EC License to ensure compliance of all EC Directives and Regulations which we demand.
 
Traceability
All our products have full traceability throughout the entire process which enables the product to be traced throughout the entire process from the field to the point of delivery to the customer.
 
HACCP & Risk Assessment
All key areas of our business are subject to full Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP). Detailed checks are documented and recorded to ensure complete quality assurance.
 
Microbiological
To ensure and maintain the highest quality standards we use an independent UKAS accredited microbiological laboratory to carry out random product sampling.
 
Training
All members of food production and handling have the Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. The managers have Intermediate and Advanced Food Hygiene Certificates. All new members are enrolled on a NVQ in Meat & Poultry.
 
Quality Assurance
We have a dedicated QA team who carry out internal and external audits, working alongside the Meat Hygiene Service (MHS).
 
Accreditations
Audited by CMi and certificated to the BRC Global Standard – Food (Issue 4)
UK 4578 EC (Full through put cutting plant)
ISO 9001:2000.
 
Factory Inspections
Visits are recommended and customers are welcome to inspect our factory. Please telephone 01524 33433 and ask for Richard Altham to arrange a mutually convenient date.
 
   
     
Althams Quality Assured Beef and Lamb
 

Althams Quality Assured English Beef and Lamb is naturally reared and sourced from local assured farms. These farms operate to the standards required by the EBLEX Quality Standard Mark Scheme and only the animals personally inspected by James or Richard Altham are allowed to carry the AQA mark. Traditionally prepared by our team of specialist butchers to your exact specification, Althams Quality Assured English Beef and Lamb will provide you with superb eating quality. For more information about Althams Quality Assured English Beef and Lamb please refer to our AQA brochure.

 
Certified Aberdeen Angus Beef
Althams source authentic Scotch Aberdeen Angus Beef. The cattle comes from Aberdeen Angus farm members. The meat has exceptional quality, the marbling ensures tenderness and flavour. All CAAB is aged for a minimum of 21 days.
 
Code   kg
AA105 Topside (whole) 7-9
AA1057 Topside Joint (B+R) 3-5
AA107 Silverside 6-8
AA133 Rib Eye 2-3
AA131 Rib Roast 7-9
AA111 'D' Rump 5-6
AA112 Sirloin on Bone 9-12
AA1154 Striploin 5-7
AA116 Fillets 5/6lb 2-3
 
 
Wagyu Beef
As a result of our launch on the 1st August 2004, Althams Catering Butchers were the first in the North West to supply fresh Wagyu "Kobe" Beef to our more discerning customers.
 
Code   kg
W116 Fillet 2½ - 3
W115 Striploin 5 - 6
W133 Rib Eye 5
W111 'D' Rump 5
 

According to leading international chefs and gourmets Wagyu Beef deserves the designation of best beef in the world. This meat is of outstanding quality and is praised as the most tender, juiciest and the most tasteful. Wagyu Beef has fine texture in the muscle with soft lustrous fat and a good degree of marbling. The marbling ensures tenderness, juiciness and the very characteristic flavour that stands above all other kinds of premium quality beef.

PLEASE ENQUIRE ABOUT AVAILABITY

 
 
Prime Beef
Althams Quality Prime Beef is only selected from the finest farm assured stock locally, in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. The beef is aged from 14 to 21 days. Once matured it will be butchered by our specialists to the customer's specification.
 
Code   kg
105 Topside 8-12
1057 Topside (Rolled) 3-8
1077 Silverside (Rolled) 4-8
111 Boneless 'D' Rump 4-8
1124 Sirloin (Short Cut on the Bone) 9-14
1125 Sirloin (Boned and Rolled) 12-17
115 Striploin (Roasting) 4-6
1154 Striploin (Short Cut Grilling) 5-9
116 Fillet (Standard) 2-3
117 Rump Fillet (Chateaubriand) 0.5
118 Loin Fillet 1-2
131 Forerib (on Bone) 6-8
1321 Forerib (Carvery Cut) 5-8
1325 Forerib (Boned and Rolled) 6-10
1328 Forerib (Boneless) 5-9
133 Rib Eye Roll 2-4
1357 Boneless Brisket (Rolled) 7-11
145 Chuck Steak (Hand Diced) 2.5-5
145S Premium Hand Diced Steak 2.5-5
1466 Boneless Shin as specified
147 Pie Meat 2.5-5
148 Steak and Kidney 2.5-5
149 Steak Mince 2.5-5
150 Mince 2.5-5
 
 
Beef Portion Control
 
Code   g
170 Sizzle Steak (Top Rump) 114-230
171 Braising Steaks (ex Silverside) 115-230
172 Rump Steaks 115-454
1729 Rump Eye or Pave Steaks as specified
1734 'T' Bone Steaks (Short Cut) 400-550
1754 Sirloin Steaks (Short Cut) 114-340
1758 Sirloin Steaks (Special Trim) 114-340
1759 Sirloin Steaks (Larder Trim) 114-340
177 Fillet Steaks (Standard) 114-340
1778 Fillet Steaks (Special Trim) 114-340
1779 Fillet Steaks (Larder Trim) 114-340
1179C Fillet Steak Centre Cut (Larder Trim) as specified
178 Fillet Tails as specified
1785 Fillet Tails (Stroganoff) as specified
179 Rib Steaks (Bone In) 340-450
180 Rib Eye Steaks 114-340
181 Braising Steaks 115-230
 
The above Steaks are available in Aberdeen Angus, Prime Beef and Imported Beef. All sizes available.
 
 
Imported Beef
Althams only use selected brands from Australia and South America. All plants are EC Approved
with complete traceability and subject to stringent Food Safety Standards.
 
Code   kg
IMP1057 Topside 6-9
IMP1077 Silverside 5-8
IMP1111 'D' Rump 4-6
IMP133 Rib Eyes 2-3
IMP1154 Grilling Striploins 4-6
IMP1154R Roasting Striploin 4-5
IMP1168 Fillets (chain off) 3-5
 
 
Prime British Lamb
Althams Prime Lamb is sourced from Approved Suppliers with the lamb coming from The Lake District, Wales and The Yorkshire Dales. These natural areas produce a tender and flavourful meat. The Lamb is hung for 7 to 14 days. Once matured it will be butchered by our specialists to the customer's specification.
 
Code   kg
200 Carcase 18-25
204 Leg (on Bone) 3-4
2041 Leg (Carvery) 3-4
2045 Leg (Boned and Rolled) 3-4
2046 Leg (Boneless) 2-4
2064 Saddle Lamb 6-10
2066S Loin Lamb (Boned and Rolled) 4-6
2094 Best End (Short) 2-3
2109 Rack (Larder Trim) F/T/C (Gross) 0.5-1
2109 Rack (Larder Trim) F/T/C (Nett) 0.5-1
221 Short Fore Quarter (on Bone) 5-9
222 Shoulder (Oyster Cut) 2-3
2225 Shoulder (Boneless) (bones supplied) 3-4
2226 Shoulder (Boneless) (bones not supplied) 2-3
225 Breast 1-2
226 Diced Lamb (Stewing/Shoulder) 2.5-5
227 Hand Diced Lamb (Leg) 2.5-5
228 Minced Lamb 2.5-5
 
 
Lamb Portion Control
     
Code   g
238 Leg Steaks (Bone in) 170-230
2386 Leg Steaks (Boneless) 115-284
240 Lamb Shanks 350-550
2418 Loin Chops (Trimmed) 85-230
242 Noisettes 60-115
243 Crown Chops (Barnsley) 114-230
2448 Cutlets (Trimmed) 85-230
2448A Butterfly Cutlets 170-285
2449 Cutlets (French Trimmed) 85-170
246 Valentine Steaks 115-170
 
 
Lamb Special Items
 
Code   Wt.
250 Paulliac Lamb 7-10kg
LS1 Lamb Spare Ribs (Cut up) 85g
LS2 Lamb Cannon (Larder Trim) 115-220g
LS3 Lamb Striploin 115-220g
LS4 Lamb Tenderloin (Fillet) 85g
LS5 Lamb Rump (Boneless) 200-250g
LS6 Lamb Neck Fillet 115g+
 
 
Mutton
 
Code   kg
MS1 Mutton Leg (Boneless) 2-3
MS2 Mutton Leg (Diced) 2.5-5
 
 
Imported Lamb
Althams Imported Lamb is sourced from EC Approved plants, mainly in New Zealand and Australia.
 
Code   Wt.
2045 Leg Lamb (bone in) 3-4kg
2046 Leg Lamb (boneless) 1.5-2.5
240 Lamb Shanks 400-600g
2085 1 Rib Loin Lamb (bone in) 1kg
2418 Loin Chops 85-200g
249 7/8oz Boneless Lamb Rumps 170-230g
2448 Lamb Cutlets 85-200g
2109 Racks F/T/C (Gross) 600-800g
229 Lamb Henry (Shoulder) 450-750g
224 Lamb Neck Fillet 110g
226 Diced Shoulder Lamb 2.5-5kg
227 Diced Leg Lamb 2.5-5kg
238 Leg Lamb Steaks (bone in) 170-230g
2386 Leg Lamb Steaks (boneless) 170-230g
228 Minced Lamb 2.5-5kg
 
 
Prime British Pork
Althams Prime Pork is specially selected from local Farm Assured stock, maintaining all of the animals'
welfare and quality standards of British Pork. Prime Pork is aged for 4-6 days.
 
Code   kg
302 Side (ex Head) 25-32
305 Leg 8-10
3051 Leg (Carvery Cut) 6-8
3055 Leg (Boned and Rolled) 7-9
3056 Leg (Boneless) 3-8
307 Short Loin 6-9
3075 Short Loin (Boned and Rolled) 6-8
3076 Short Loin (Boneless) 4-8
313 Fillet Tenderloin 0.5-1
314 Belly 4-6
3166 Shoulder (Boneless) 6-8
320 Spareribs (Belly) as specified
321 Diced Pork (Shoulder) 2.5-5
3212 Hand Diced Leg Pork 2.5-5
322 Minced Pork 2.5-5
323 Suckling Pig 10-20
328 Hock as specified
PS1 Porchetta as specified
 
 
Pork Portion Control
 
Code   g
329 Leg Steaks (ex Topside) 85-284
330 Escalopes (ex Topside) 85-284
331 Chops (Rind On) 114-230
3318 Chops (Trimmed) 114-230
332 Loin Steaks 85-284
334 Sliced Belly as specified
3348 Meaty Ribs as specified
335 Sparerib Chops 145-230
336 Loin Steaks (Valentine) 115-230
337 Baby Back Ribs (Loin) as specified
338 Stir Fry Strips as specified
 
 
Rare Breeds Pork
 
Code   kg
302 Gloucestershire Old Spot 25-32
302 Saddleback 25-32
 
 
Veal
Althams Import Veal, fresh, from Holland. It is sourced from one of the world's leading producers,
who control both the welfare and quality of the livestock throughout the entire process.
 
Code   kg
406 Topside (cap on) 4-6
407 Cushion 2-4
408 Top Rump/Thick Flank 3-5
409 Silverside 4-7
410 Whole Rump 3-5
4118 Loin (Trimmed) 14-20
4128 Long Striploin (Special Trim) 3-6
4138 Saddle Trimmed 9-15
417 Fillet (ex Loin) 1-1
418 Knuckle (Whole) 2-4
419 Best End 6-8
420 Rack 2-3
421 Breast 9-12
423 Diced Veal as specified
424 Minced Veal as specified
 
 
Veal Portion Control
 
Code   g
430 Escalopes (ex Cushion) 114-230
431 Escalopes 114-230
4324 'T' Bones (Short Cut) 340-450
433 Veal Steaks (Loin) 115-230
434 Osso Bucco (Sliced) 150-285
435 Cutlets 230-340
4359 Cutlets (Larder Trim) 170-285
 
 
Offal
 
 
Beef
 
Code   kg
500 Ox Heart 1-2
501 Ox Kidney 0.5-0.7
502 Ox Liver 4-10
503 Bavette (Thick Skirt) 0.5-0.7
504 Ox Tail 1-2
505 Ox Tongue 2-3
506 Ox Check as specified
 
 
Lamb    
 
Code   kg
512 Lamb Heart 0.1-0.2
513 Lamb Kidney (in Suet) 0.4-0.5
514 Lamb Kidney (ex Suet) 0.01-0.14
515 Lamb Liver 0.5-0.7
516 Lamb Sweetbread 0.06
 
 
Pork    
 
Code   kg
520 Pork Back Fat as specified
521 Pig Caul Fat as specified
522 Pig Head 5-6
523 Pig Heart 0.4
524 Pork Jowl (Cheek) as specified
525 Pig Kidney 0.17
526 Pig Liver 1.0-1.1
528 Pig Trotters 0.5-0.7
 
 
Veal    
 
Code   kg
531 Calf Feet 1-2
533 Calf Kidney (in Suet) 0.5-0.7
534 Calf Kidney (ex Suet) 0.4
535 Calf Liver 4-5
536 Calf Sweetbread 0.5
537 Calf Tongue 0.4
  Calf Cheek as specified
 
 
British Poultry
Althams source poultry from Approved EC Suppliers within the UK.
The majority comes from Cumbria, thus supporting local producers.
 
Code   Unit size
601 Fresh Chickens 1.2/1.6/20.kg
602 Chicken Doublefront 900g
603 Chicken Legs as specified
603A Chicken Drumsticks as specified
  Chicken Thighs (on Bone) 170-220g
6025/6 Supremes (Skin On or Off) 5x170/200g
6025/7 Supremes (Skin On or Off) 5x200/230g
6026 Chicken Fillets (Skin On or Off) 5x170-280g
6026/I Chicken Inner Fillets 2.5/5.0kg
609/B Diced Chicken Breast 2.5/5.0kg
609 Diced Chicken 50/50 2.5/5.0kg
609/T Diced Chicken Thigh 2.5/5.0kg
604 Chicken Wings as specified
615 Chicken Liver 2.27kg
605 Fresh Turkey (25lb +) 9-15kg
6051 Turkey Crown 7-9kg
6055 Turkey Butterflies 4-6kg
6059 Turkey Escalopes 115-284g
610 Minced Turkey 2.5/5kg
610A Turkey Drumsticks
610B Turkey Thigh (B/less)
6061 Frozen Norfolk Ducks 2kg
607A Frozen Poussin 15 x 650g
606A Fresh Geese 4-6kg
606A Frozen Geese 4-6kg
 
 
Fresh French Poultry & Game
Althams range of Fresh French Poultry & Game is sourced directly from France, with 3 deliveries per week. These specialist gastronomic products are mainly free range.
 
Fresh Farmed Rabbit
Code   Wt.
  Whole 1.5kg
  Legs 2 x 200g
  Saddles 1 x 400g
  Liver
 
Free Range Chicken
Code
  Poulet Formier (Whole) 1.6kg
  Poulet Noir (Whole) 1.6kg
 
Fresh Pekin Duck
Code
  Whole Duckling 1.8-2.6kg
  Coronet 1kg
  Duck Breast 220-280g
  Duck Legs 280-320g
 
Fresh Barbary Duck
Code
  Whole Male Duckling 2.8-3.1kg
  Whole Female Duckling 1.4-1.8kg
  Coronet 1kg
  Female Breast (VP2) 170-220g
  Male Breast (VP2) 230-280g
  Male Breast (VP2) 280-340g
  Duck Legs (VP2) 280-320g
  Skinless Breast Meat as requested
  Duck Liver as requested
  Duck Fat as requested
  Duck Carcases as requested
 
Fresh Magret Duck
Code
  Whole 2.6kg-3kg
  Duck Breast 280-340g
  Duck Legs 280-320g
  Confit Duck Leg (cooked in fat) (1 x 12 no)
 
Fresh Cornfed Chicken
Code
  Whole Chicken 1.4kg
  Cornfed Doublefront 900g
  Cornfed Supreme 170-220g
  Cornfed Leg 250g
 
Cornfed Poussin
Code
  Whole Poussin (single) 400-450g
  Whole Poussin (double) 450-550g
 
Goose
Code   Wt.
  Goose Breast 280-340
 
Fresh Foie Gras
Code
  Grande Cuisine Foie Gras 600-700g
  Restauration Foie Gras 600-700g
 
Fresh Guinea Fowls - Cornfed
Code
  Whole Guinea Fowl 1.4kg
  Guinea Fowl Fronts 1kg
  Guinea Fowl Supremes 170-200g
  Guinea Fowl Legs 250g
 
Quail - Cornfed
Code
  Quail Head On 200-280g
  Oven Ready Quail 140-160g
  Oven Ready 160-180g
  Oven Ready 180-200g
  Oven Ready 200g+
  Boneless Quail (1 x 4 no)
  Quail Eggs (1 x 12)
  English Quail Also Available  
Squab Pigeons
Code
  Oven Ready Squab 340-380g
  Oven Ready Squab 380-420g
  Squab with Head (Effile) 380g
 
Specialist French Terrine
Code
  Pigeon & Cepes 1kg
  Squab & Foie Gras 1kg
  Pheasant & Foie Gras 1kg
  Guinea Fowl & Pistachio 1kg
  Quail & Grape 1kg
  Duck & Orange 1kg
 
 
Game
Althams offer a complete range of fresh, local game, when in season and subject to availability.
All game is supplied dressed oven ready. Game offers a wonderful range of natural flavours.
 
Code   Wt.
GB21 Venison Haunch 5-7kg
GB22 Venison Haunch Joints (Boneless) 1-5kg
GB23 Venison Saddle 5-7kg
GB24 Venison Striploin 1kg
  Venison Striploins (Larder Trim) 1kg
GB25 Venison Fillet 114-150g
GB26 Venison Topside Steaks 114-227g
GB27 Venison Silverside Steaks 114-227g
GB28 Venison Rump Steaks 114-227g
GB29 Venison Loin Chops 220-284g
GB30 Venison Striploin Steaks 114-227g
GB31 Venison Racks (F/Trimmed)
GB32 Diced Venison 2.5kg
GB41 Fresh Partridge
GB50 Fresh Young Grouse
GB51 Fresh Mallards
GB52 Mallard Breasts 1 x 2 no
GB11 Pheasants (600-700grm) from
GB12 Pheasants 750grm +
GB13 Pheasant Breasts 1 x 5 no
GB14 Pheasant Legs
GB6 Hares (Oven Ready)
GB6A Hares Saddles
GB7 Wild Rabbits
GB9 Diced Rabbit 2.5kg
GB16 Pigeons (Oven Ready)
GB17 Pigeons Breasts 1 x 10 no
GB67 Wild Boar Haunch 6-7kg
GB67a Wild Boar Haunch (Boneless) 1-5kg
GB68 Wild Boar Saddle 7-9kg
GB68A Wild Boar Striploin 1-2kg
GB69 Wild Boar Sirloin Steaks 114-200g
GB70 Diced Wild Boar 2.5kg
GB9 Game Pie Mix 2.5kg
 
Game Bird "Trios"
( trayed and wrapped).
GT1 Partridge Breast  
GT1 Pigeon Breast  
GT1 Pheasant Breast  
     
GT2 Guinea Fowl Supreme  
GT2 Pigeon Breast  
GT2 Pheasant Breast  
     
GT3 Mallard Breast  
GT3 Pigeon Breast  
GT3 Pheasant Breast