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Built on Passion
& Provenance

Head butcher presenting premium beef cuts on wooden chopping board

More Than a Butcher.
A London Institution.

Capital Butcher opened its doors in 2008 with a simple but powerful idea: that great meat shouldn't be a luxury reserved for restaurants. Everyone who loves good food deserves access to the finest cuts, prepared with skill and honesty.

Founded by master butcher Thomas Hargreaves, the shop quickly became a cornerstone of the North London food scene. Thomas trained under some of the UK's most respected butchers before returning to London determined to bring traditional craft butchery back to the high street.

Today, Capital Butcher serves hundreds of loyal customers each week β€” from home cooks and families to Michelin-starred chefs and caterers. The ethos remains unchanged: quality first, always.

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What We Stand For

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Honesty & Transparency

We tell you exactly where your meat comes from. No marketing spin, no vague labels β€” just clear provenance and genuine relationships with our farmers.

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Uncompromising Quality

We will never stock a product we wouldn't happily serve at our own table. Every item on our counter passes our strict quality standards.

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Craft & Knowledge

Butchery is a skill that takes years to master. We invest in our team's development and love sharing our knowledge with customers.

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Waste Nothing

Whole-carcass butchery is at the heart of what we do. Every part of the animal is used, respected, and transformed into something delicious.

Meet Our Team

The faces behind the counter β€” skilled, passionate, and always happy to talk meat.

Thomas Hargreaves head butcher standing behind well-stocked meat counter

Thomas Hargreaves

Founder & Head Butcher

With over 25 years in the trade, Thomas brings unrivalled expertise to every cut. His philosophy: respect the animal, honour the craft.

Sarah Mitchell butcher preparing lamb cuts on stainless steel table

Sarah Mitchell

Senior Butcher

Sarah specialises in lamb and game. She trained in Scotland and is the person to ask about seasonal cuts and nose-to-tail cooking.

Marcus Webb butcher expert slicing dry-aged beef in cold room

Marcus Webb

Beef Specialist & Dry Aging

Marcus manages our dry-aging chamber and is obsessed with beef. Ask him anything about maturation, marbling, or perfect steak cooking.

Where Our Meat Comes From

Green British countryside farm with cattle grazing in open pasture

Trusted British Farms

We work exclusively with British farms that share our values. Every supplier is personally visited and verified. You can always ask us where something came from β€” we'll always have an answer.

  • Harrington Hill Farm β€” Aberdeen Angus beef, Yorkshire
  • Meadowbrook Organics β€” Free-range pork & chicken, Herefordshire
  • Glen Lomond Estate β€” Grass-fed lamb & venison, Scotland
  • Riverside Free Range β€” Bronze turkey & duck, Norfolk
  • Alderton Farm β€” Heritage breed pork, Lincolnshire