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Philip Warren Butchers - Traditional butchers and farmers.
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- Launceston & Rock, Cornwall

What are you going to pay for your meat?Is good meat too expensive?Can you afford to buy the best? It's always been the ...
10/10/2026

What are you going to pay for your meat?
Is good meat too expensive?
Can you afford to buy the best?

It's always been the case, but in the current climate, it feels more relevant than ever.

A butcher shouldn't expect customers to pay a premium simply because they call their meat quality. They should be able to explain what makes it worth the price.

And that's something we try to do every single day.

We try to offer a range of prices, help customers make their money go further, and explain why particular products cost what they do. Not everyone can afford premium meat every day. We understand that, and they shouldn't have to.

For us, it's about helping people understand what they're buying, where it comes from and what makes it different. Not simply telling them it's good and expecting them to take our word for it.

Because the real measure of value isn't simply how much you pay per kilo. It's what you get for your money, how much you enjoy eating it, and whether you trust the person selling it to you.

Good butchery isn't just about selling meat. It's about helping people get the very best out of it, whatever their budget.

The joys of the local honey we sell. It tastes of where it comes from!Honey isn’t just honey. The flowers available to t...
06/10/2026

The joys of the local honey we sell.

It tastes of where it comes from!

Honey isn’t just honey. The flowers available to the bees — clover, hedgerows, wildflowers, orchard blossom, brambles and everything else — all influence its flavour, colour and texture. Honey from one valley can taste noticeably different from honey produced a few miles away.

It changes with the seasons.

That’s one of the things we love about it. A spring honey can be light and floral, while a later summer honey might be deeper, richer and more complex. It's a little snapshot of what was flowering when the bees were out working.

You can buy a jar and know that the bees have been working the same countryside you work, walk, cycle or drive through. Those hedgerows, gardens, orchards and fields suddenly become part of what you're eating.

A jar of honey represents an enormous amount of work from thousands of bees — flying from flower to flower, collecting nectar and bringing it back to the hive. The beekeeper's role is really about working alongside them and looking after the colony.

It’s also one of those foods that doesn't need much doing to it.

Good honey on warm toast, stirred into porridge, drizzled over yoghurt, or simply eaten from the spoon is pretty hard to beat.

And perhaps the biggest joy is that local honey has character. It doesn't have to look or taste identical every time. It can crystallise, change colour and vary from batch to batch. That's not a fault — that's part of its story.

In a world where so much food is made to be identical, a jar of proper local honey is wonderfully individual and we currently have 5 to choose from 😊

Last night Ian represented Philip Warren Butchers at the Launceston Chamber of Commerce meeting – and came away genuinel...
02/10/2026

Last night Ian represented Philip Warren Butchers at the Launceston Chamber of Commerce meeting – and came away genuinely inspired.

What stood out wasn’t just the strong turnout, but the clear shared determination to help our town thrive.

For a long time, many of us – ourselves included – thought the Chamber was mainly about the town centre. Last night made it clear that it’s about every business that calls Launceston home – whether you’re right in the middle of town or, like us, a little further out.

We’re a long-established Lanson family business, still firmly rooted here in the ancient capital of Cornwall. We serve our community every day from our shop, and we want to play our part in helping Launceston flourish.

A strong, joined-up business community benefits everyone – from the smallest independent to the bigger players, and most importantly, the town we all care about.

Membership is just £30 – a small investment with real potential to make a difference across the whole town.

So, if you’re a business owner or manager in the area and you’ve been sitting on the sidelines, now feels like a brilliant time to get involved.

The energy is there.
The will is there.
Let’s build on it together.

Proud to support Launceston.
Proud to be part of this community. ❤️

01/10/2026

We've had a little bit of work done on the Mothership 👍

It was mentioned recently that we are unique, and it got us thinking… are we? And if we are, why? What actually makes us...
30/09/2026

It was mentioned recently that we are unique, and it got us thinking… are we? And if we are, why? What actually makes us unique?

Many of our competitors sell “quality meat” and tell you it’s “locally sourced” — well, isn’t that what we do too?

Or is it that we genuinely go that extra mile?

We don’t just sell people meat. We try to let you see the journey that meat has taken to get to you.

The farmer. The place. The breed. The people who look after it. The way it’s aged, cut and prepared. And, ultimately, the people who put it on your plate.

Our view is that we bring together the transparency and personal relationship of an old-fashioned butcher with the reach, creativity and professionalism of a modern food business.

But perhaps it’s more than that.

The business feels less like a “brand” and more like a living network of people. Farmers, producers, staff, customers, chefs, restaurants, families and businesses — reaching quite a long way, especially in terms of who we supply.

And there’s no great marketing stunt behind any of it.

We simply say:

“This is what we do. We’ll tell you honestly about it. We don’t need to dress it up.”

And, judging by the fact that you lot keep coming back…you appear to quite like it too. 🙂

Do you notice the writing on the door of our Beef Ageing Fridge when you come into our Lanson shop?Every fortnight we up...
25/09/2026

Do you notice the writing on the door of our Beef Ageing Fridge when you come into our Lanson shop?

Every fortnight we update it with the beef that’s about to filter through onto our counter.

It tells you the farmer’s name, the farm address and, importantly, the breed.

It’s easy to walk straight past and miss it, but we rather like it. It’s a little throwback to the way butchers used to do things — telling you exactly where your meat came from and a little more about the animal behind it.

It might not be something every butcher bothers with these days, but for us, provenance matters.

And if you’re in the shop, have a look next time. You might just discover who’s beef you’re about to take home. 🥩

Charlie also fancies himself as a bit of a sign writer too!

We're huge fans of Pork Belly! 🐖Whether it's cut into lovely thick strips with a beautiful dipping sauce, or served as a...
24/09/2026

We're huge fans of Pork Belly! 🐖

Whether it's cut into lovely thick strips with a beautiful dipping sauce, or served as a huge great slab that'll fill the family with tender-as-it-comes meat and the crispiest crackling, it's a proper winner.

You can have it sliced, individually cut into blocks for one person (known as Chunkies!), or as great big slabs weighing up to 4kg if you're looking to impress! 😋

And don't forget the smoker... Pork Belly is absolutely brilliant cooked low and slow, soaking up all that lovely smoky flavour before becoming wonderfully soft and sticky.

Provenance and how the pig was reared Breed, genetics, diet and finishing all influence the eating quality. A pig that has been properly reared and allowed to mature from us can give you noticeably more flavour than anonymous commodity pork found at the supermarkets.

Basically, however you cut it, cook it or serve it... Pork Belly rarely disappoints. 🐖🔥

Boxeater is one of those slightly less fashionable cuts that rewards proper cooking. Lots of flavour, good value, and ab...
16/09/2026

Boxeater is one of those slightly less fashionable cuts that rewards proper cooking. Lots of flavour, good value, and absolutely made for the sort of big, rich autumn Sunday dinner we crave for mid-week.

Sorry, you've not heard of Boxeater? Maybe you know it as LMC (leg of Mutton cut) Boxeater is probably a Cornish term for a beautiful cut that comes from the forequater of the animal and lends itself to a long and slow cook.

Give it several hours at a gentle temperature and the tissue gradually breaks down, producing tender, deeply morish beef with a very earthy and savoury flavour.

We sell a fair bit of this cut in both shop's and it can be cooked several ways.

Browning the meat first and then seating it in a good dish surrounded by carrots, parsnips and tatties. Don't forget the onion and some garlic too. Some stock/wine/ale to help it along and then cover and cook. A well roasted joint of beef is always a winner!

Have a look next time you're out for Sunday Luch in the County or grab a bit when you're in store.

You won't be disappointed.

It never ceases to amaze us just how far you're prepared to travel to come and shop with us.Yes, we know Cornwall is a b...
11/09/2026

It never ceases to amaze us just how far you're prepared to travel to come and shop with us.

Yes, we know Cornwall is a big draw for holidays, and some of you have been shopping with us for decades — certainly in Lanson anyway 😀 — but it's still wonderful to meet you when you make the journey to see us.

We have weekly regular customers travelling from Tiverton to Truro and everything in between!

These two chaps had left Barnstaple in North Devon and were making their way down to camp in Fowey tonight, then onto the Lizard tomorrow before heading home on Saturday.

“We always call in when we pass. I mean, it’s the law, isn’t it?” 😂

And when we're literally a minute off the A30, it's easy to see why so many of you call in.

So, whether you're local, holidaying in Cornwall, or just passing through — you're always very welcome. ❤️

Where is home for you? and when will we see you next?

Autumn is here and has kindly brought us some much-needed rain. 🌧️Do you remember those heatwaves? Seems like a long tim...
08/09/2026

Autumn is here and has kindly brought us some much-needed rain. 🌧️

Do you remember those heatwaves? Seems like a long time ago now…

It might be time to get the slow cooker out, give it a wipe down and start thinking about the sort of food that makes this time of year so good. Dig out that croc pot from the back of the cupboard too and get things cooking slowly 🐌

Rich, braised beef. A proper sausage casserole. Maybe a good chilli 🌶️ — brisket works an absolute treat in one of those.

Curry is another absolute winner when it’s cooked long and slow. Grab some Lamb Neck from us and get it going in the morning. Shoulder Shanks are another great one; chuck them in before work and come home to something properly comforting.

And if you’ve got leftover chicken from Sunday, why not turn it into a banging Butter Chicken?

Oh, and don’t forget Beef Short Ribs. 😋 oh short ribs......wow!

Autumn might mean the BBQ season is winding down, but we reckon the slow cooker season is just getting started. 🍲

Address

1 Dunheved Court
Launceston
PL157ED

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm
Saturday 7:30am - 1pm

Telephone

+441566772244

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