That’s the question: what’s on your family menu this autumn? With the cooler weather comes darker days but this is the time of harvest and there’s some great seasonal food you can choose from. So, unless we do get a late Indian Summer, it’s time to tuck away the BBQ and welcome in the comfort […]

It may only be October, but the shops have already been stocking Christmas merchandise for a number of weeks.  This is because retailers understand that many people choose to stock up for the festive season by purchasing dry goods from week to week.  With this in mind, at Hugh Phillips Gower Butchers, we offer our […]

Using a slow cooker for your family meals is a great way to save time and serve up a delicious dinner too.  This method of cooking is also a healthy and low fat, requiring minimum effort.  You can prepare most recipes in a slow cooker and meat in particular ends up moist and tasty whilst […]

Food is meant to be enjoyed, not just consumed and there’s nothing better than perfectly seasoned meat to turn an ordinary meal into something really special.  If you’re in a bit of a rut and want to spice up your meat, take a look at our recommendations below.  The list isn’t definitive and it’s worth […]

That’s it, the summer holidays are over and it’s back to school for the children (and back to work for the rest of us). With the normal weekly routine about to resume, we bet you’re racking your brain to come up with easy back to school recipe ideas for evening meals as well as what […]

Once your barbecue is over, you may find your fridge is full of leftovers that need using up. Don’t waste this food; you can still feed the family with your BBQ leftovers even if it’s in a salad or in a sandwich or bun. For something a bit more adventurous check out these three simple […]

A staple of the British Diet, pies have been around for years.  In past times, a pie was considered a poor man’s recipe as they were generally made from easily available ingredients for the flour and the poorest cuts of meat.   But for centuries now, pies are no longer considered a meal for the masses […]

If you love camping, then you probably also love cooking outside too.   Unfortunately, many of our home recipes don’t lend themselves to being cooked on the limited facilities you have when camping (unless there’s a camp kitchen available on the site).  Sol you need to be a little more creative when planning your camp site […]

Undoubtedly, along with burgers, sausages are top of the list when it comes to our favourite BBQ meat products.  Why are BBQ sausages so popular?  Not only are they affordable but they are very forgiving when cooked over direct heat and very tasty too! Preparing your BBQ Begin by lighting the charcoal  (the amount will […]

This week is UK BBQ Week so we hope you’ll join us and get grilling with some choice meat products from Hugh Phillips Gower Butcher. BBQ Week Recipes UK BBQ Week has been set up to promote BBQ and encourage everyone from the young to the old, male and female to pick up the tongs […]

This year, Catherine Butler, MD of Hugh Phillips Gower Butcher, was invited for the second year running to be a judge at the prestigious World Steak Challenge. The event is designed to benchmark the quality of beef production against other international competitors and establish a quality mark that everyone can trust.  The challenge also provides […]

We’re not complaining but the warm summer weather we’ve been enjoying this week is the perfect environment for bacteria to grow. So, in these exceptional temperatures, it’s especially important to keep food safe until it’s ready to be eaten: and that includes keeping hot foods hot and cold foods cold. We’ve put together some general […]

No matter what the time of year, our lives are now so busy, many of struggle to come up with ideas for family week night dinner recipes that are quick to make and are delicious and healthy at the same time. As a starting point, it’s always a good idea to plan your weekly menu.  […]

With UK BBQ season well under way, there’s no doubt that the easiest meat to cook on an outdoor grill is the good old beef burger.  It may be a simple choice, but if you’ve bought fresh burgers from your local butcher or made your own using quality mince, your burger will be packed with […]

Gone are the days when picnic food just comprised of a few hard-boiled eggs, soggy sausage rolls and a selection of simple ham sandwiches.   As our tastes have matured over the years, then so has our choice of outdoor eating foods, including recipes using different cuts of meat. Of course, if the meat is of […]

Grilling is one of the healthiest options when it comes to cooking meat.  So, it’s no wonder we all love a good old BBQ despite the unpredictable British weather.  So to help you to enjoy your summer BBQ this year, we’ve come up with our top five favourite meat recipes for you grill for friends […]

It’s National BBQ week and you’ve probably already been picking up wafts and hints of summer barbecue cooking. Although you probably don’t usually go for the most expensive cuts when it comes to barbecue meats but if you want to take your summer outdoor grilling to the next level, then it’s well worth shelling out […]

Salt Marsh lamb has been farmed in the UK for a number of years but was not traditionally sold as such, ending up in the mix with other home-grown lowland lamb which is sold during the Summer months. In recent, years, we have seen a revival of these rare and regional breeds of meat, and […]

Hugh Phillips Gower Butcher has joined forces with  Discover Delicious Wales, a new online shop promoting all that is great about Wales, including Welsh Meat. Our meat products are now available to order from this exciting new online platform for delivery to your door.   In the future, we will also be adding products from our new […]

We are delighted to announce that we are opening a new delicatessen, Deli Cymreig, in the market on Friday, 11 May 2018. The new deli will be selling a range of cured meats all prepared in our premisis in Llanmorlais sourced from the same animals as for the butchers’ shop.  These will be complemented with […]

The best parts of an animal to use for a roast dinner will depend on the dish you want to cook, your personal taste and your budget.  So ,our experienced team at Hugh Phillips Gower Butchers have come up with a short guide to choosing the best cuts for perfect roast dinner. As with most […]

Spring has definitely arrived in the UK and that means that spring lamb is now available to enjoy. When buying your spring lamb, you should look for firm, slightly pink meat with a velvety texture; as the meat ages it becomes darker in colour.  You should also look for cuts that show PGI status, which […]

One of the most versatile foods on the planet, chicken can be roasted, baked, grilled, sautéed, braised, or fried. Whether you’ve never cooked a chicken before, or you’re looking for a new twist on the same old bird, we’ve come up with seven different ways that you can cook your chicken to keep your menu […]

Is there such a thing as the perfect steak?  Maybe not as people’s tastes and preferences vary particularly when it comes to the way we like our steaks cooked. So, what are the options when it comes to choosing your perfect cut of steak? If price is not an issue, there are many expensive steaks […]

Buying top-quality meat has never been easier. Meat boxes offer ethical choices, a huge variety of high-quality cuts and convenience too.  In fact, thanks to modern butchers like Hugh Phillips Gower Butcher who now offer an online delivery service, just a few taps on a smartphone will see exceptional meat delivered to your door anywhere […]

It’s become as much a tradition to invite friends and family around for an Easter Sunday celebration as it has for Christmas dinner.  And like for any special occasion, it’s worth planning ahead to ensure a stress-free and delicious tasty Easter roast. As the butchers at Hugh Phillips Gower Butchers gear themselves up for a […]

There’s no doubt, when it comes to Easter, lamb is the preferred dish of most Brits when it comes to entertaining friends and family – and there’s nothing quite as good as Welsh lamb that we source locally.  So, as you plan your Easter menu, we thought it would be helpful to explain about the […]

As a nation, the UK has an all-consuming love for bacon.  But did you know that not all bacon from around the world is made equal? Different countries actually use different parts of pigs to meet their nation’s love of this cut, with Canadians going for loins while Americans use the shoulder. Here in the […]

As Wales celebrates St David’s Day this week, the country continues to mark many of the traditions and customs passed down from our ancestors, including the enjoyment of traditional Welsh cuisine including Welsh meat. The Welsh food of our ancestors came from the diet of the working man: fisherman, farmer, coal miner or labourer. So, […]

It’s a fact.  Pork is the most popular meat that we choose to eat at home.  As a result of this popularity, there is a growing demand for advice and guidance when it comes to choosing and cooking pork joints.   They also want the reassurance that pork products are ethically sourced from local or quality […]