Seasonal Butchers Calender:

• Game: Venison (best in winter), haunch and shoulder cuts; partridge and pheasant still available early in month.

• Beef & Lamb: Rich stewing cuts, shin, brisket, neck for slow-cooking and casseroles.

• Pork: Shoulder and belly for slow roast; gammon for warming meals.

• Specials & Tips: Stock up on marrow bones and bones for broth. Promote slow-cooked dishes and hearty pies.

February

• Game: Peak venison season continues; woodcock and partridge early in month.

• Beef & Lamb: Continue stewing and braising cuts; lamb neck for slow-cook.

• Pork: Slow-roast joints and sausages for comfort food.

• Specials & Tips: Offer recipe cards for stews, pot roasts, and game terrines. Emphasize marrow and bone broths.

March

• Game: Late grouse where available; spring game tapers off.

• Lamb: Spring lamb begins to appear — legs, racks, and chops become more prominent.

• Beef: Transition from heavy stewing cuts to roasting joints as weather warms.

• Pork: Light roasts and leaner cuts for spring menus.

• Specials & Tips: Promote fresh lamb for Easter planning; offer cooking guidance for rack/chops.

April

• Lamb: Prime month for spring lamb — shoulder, leg, rack, chops.

• Pork: Shoulder for slow-cooked pulled pork and lighter roasts.

• Beef: Roasts and sirloin for celebratory meals.

• Specials & Tips: Highlight Easter orders (lamb leg, rack, boned & rolled options). Provide joint preparation and cooking times.

May

• Lamb: Continue strong — crown roast, chops, boneless legs for grilling.

• Beef: Flank and bavette for lighter grilling; brisket for BBQ.

• Pork: Lighter sausages and chops for alfresco cooking.

• Specials & Tips: Push BBQ packs and sausages; suggest marinades and grilling tips.

June

• Lamb: Lighter cuts and grilling options; mixed kebab packs.

• Beef: Steaks (sirloin, ribeye) for summer grilling; minute steaks.

• Pork: Ribs, chops, and sausages for BBQ season.

• Specials & Tips: Offer summer recipe bundles and ready-to-grill packs. Promote salads and lighter accompaniments.

July

• Beef: Prime steak season — ribeye, sirloin, fillet.

• Pork: Ribs and belly for low-and-slow or BBQ smoking.

• Lamb: Lighter preparations, lamb kebabs and chops.

• Poultry: Chicken and turkey portions for summer roasting and grilling.

• Specials & Tips: Emphasize quality steaks, portion-controlled packs, and marinade mixes.

August

• Beef: Steaks and grilling-ready cuts remain popular.

• Pork: Charcuterie and cured products for picnics and gatherings.

• Lamb: Continue for grills and kebabs.

• Game: Early season game birds may begin to appear late in month.

• Specials & Tips: Offer picnic packs and cold-cut platters for summer events.

September

• Game: Early season game returns — pigeon, partridge; venison coming back later.

• Beef: Transition back to heartier dishes; brisket and short ribs reappear.

• Lamb: Shoulder and braising cuts for autumn cooking.

• Pork: Curing season begins — bacon and gammon production.

• Specials & Tips: Advertise seasonal game boxes and braising packs for autumn recipes.

October

• Game: Strong season — venison (whole haunches), pheasant, partridge, grouse (where available).

• Beef & Lamb: Stewing and roasting joints; lamb shanks for slow cooking.

• Pork: Gammon and cured joints for winter menus.

• Specials & Tips: Promote game preparation guides, joints for roasting, and pre-order options for gamebirds.

November

• Game: Peak game month through the season — venison, pheasant, duck, partridge.

• Beef: Rich braises, stews, and slow-roasted joints.

• Pork: Sausages and cured meats for seasonal charcuterie.

• Specials & Tips: Push Christmas pre-orders and show imagination for winter menus using game and cured pork.

December

• Beef: Prime roasting joints for holiday feasts (rib, sirloin).

• Lamb: Special-order racks or legs for celebratory meals; smaller cuts for alternative menus.

• Pork: Centrepiece gammon and rolled pork joints; sausages for stuffing; bacon and charcuterie.

• Poultry: Turkey, goose, duck availability; crown of turkey; turkey breast.

• Game: Late-season availability for some game birds depending on supply.