Buying Guides 2 min read
How Much Meat Do You Need Per Person for a BBQ?
Work out BBQ portions the way we do at the counter: meat per adult, per child and per piece, with a simple table for your guest list.
6 September 2026
Advice & Recipes
Practical guides, recipes and buying advice written by the butchers at our shop on The Oval in Stevenage. From BBQ portions to slow cooking, this is the same guidance we give customers at the counter.
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Buying Guides
How Much Meat Do You Need Per Person for a BBQ?
Allow 400g to 500g of raw meat per adult and 250g to 300g per child for a BBQ, plus around 10 to 20 per cent extra if you want leftovers or expect late arrivals.
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Buying Guides 1 min read
The Best Beef Cuts for Slow Cooking
Our butchers compare the best beef cuts for slow cooking, from diced steak to oxtail and ribs, with cooking times and braising tips.
6 September 2026
Recipes 1 min read
A Seven-Day Family Meal Plan Using a Meat Hamper
Turn our Weekly Family Hamper into seven easy dinners, from bolognese to a Sunday roast and a leftover chicken risotto.
6 September 2026
Recipes 1 min read
Five Easy Midweek Meals Using Chicken Breast
Five quick chicken breast dinners for busy weeks, from garlic butter chicken to fajitas, each on the table in under 40 minutes.
6 September 2026
Buying Guides 1 min read
How Much Meat Do You Need for a Sunday Roast?
Roast portion guidance from our butchers: raw meat per adult for beef, lamb, pork and chicken, plus tips for feeding a crowd.
6 September 2026
Cooking Guides 2 min read
How to Cook the Perfect Ribeye Steak at Home
The butcher-approved method for pan-cooking ribeye, with a doneness temperature table and the resting times that make the difference.
6 September 2026
Local Guides 1 min read
Your Stevenage Summer BBQ Planning Guide
Plan your Stevenage BBQ: meat quantities, a preparation timeline, grill-side food safety and how to order for delivery or collection.
6 September 2026
Recipes 1 min read
Cumberland Sausage Tray Bake Recipe
An easy one-tin Cumberland sausage tray bake with a sticky honey and mustard glaze: ingredients, method and timings from our butchers.
6 September 2026
Recipes 1 min read
Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder Recipe
A simple slow-roasted pork shoulder recipe: five hours in a low oven for tender slices or pulled pork, with the full method and timings.
6 September 2026
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