MEET THE TEAM
With over 120 years experience between us, we may be the most experienced team of butchers in the region.
Louis
Business Owner and Butcher
Louis joined the team as an apprentice under Steve’s management in 2016. Louis took to the role like a cow to pasture and is now the director of Stephens Butchers, taking over from Steve in November 2022. Louis’ favourite cut is a Rib-Eye steak due to its marbling, tenderness and flavour.
Paul
Production Manager (and Master Butcher)
Master Butcher Paul oversees all the meat that we supply, he maintains relationships with our suppliers, ensuring we get the highest quality stock. Paul has been in the industry his whole life, starting as a butcher, working in abattoirs, farming and now is now back to being a butcher – he might be one of the most knowledgeable butchers in the region. Paul’s favourite cut of meat is ½ a leg of lamb from the shank-end.
Steve
Part-Time Butcher, Shop Supervisor.
Steve is the former owner, taking over from Melvin in 1997. He has recently passed on the role to Louis, but remains with the team and is mainly seen in the shop serving customers on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Steve’s favourite cuts are slow cooked cuts such as shoulder of lamb, brisket and spare rib pork.
Jamie Lovell
Manager
Jamie joined the Stephen’s butchers team in 2020 after living overseas for many years. Jamie specialises in pork butchery and baked goods as well as helping oversee the day to day running of the shop with Louis. Jamie loves to make pasties, and is very passionate about anything wrapped in pastry. His favourite cut of meat is pork belly especially when it’s being used in Japanese cooking.
Elliot
Butcher
Elliott is a skilled butcher specialising in whole-carcass butchery, quality meat preparation, and friendly, knowledgeable service. He’s passionate about consistency, high standards, and helping customers choose the right cuts and get the very best from them.
Fin
Apprentice Butcher
Fin is a dedicated butchery apprentice with three years of hands-on experience in the industry. Eager to develop his craft, he’s building strong skills in preparation, presentation, and customer service, with a real passion for quality produce and learning every aspect of traditional butchery.
Elspeth
HR and Finance Manager
Elspeth manages HR as well as customer and supplier accounts, playing a key role behind the scenes. While you might not see her in the shop, she works tirelessly to keep everything organised and running smoothly in the background.
Ellen
Part-time Butcher
Ellen has spent 20 years working as a butcher and is our most recent team member, joining us at the start of 2023.
Noah
Saturday Team
Noah is part of the Saturday team, known for his enthusiasm and strong work ethic. You’ll usually find him out the back keeping things running smoothly on wash-up — and keeping everyone smiling while he does it.
Riley
Student Placement / Saturday Assistant
Riley started as a Saturday assistant and is now completing a student placement with the team. Passionate about the craft of butchery, Riley is always keen to learn, build new skills, and get stuck into every aspect of the trade with enthusiasm and care.
In Memory of Darren
Chief sausage maker
Darren was a vital part of our team and our much-loved chief sausage maker. His skill, dedication, and pride in his craft were at the heart of what we do, and his presence is greatly missed by colleagues and customers alike.
