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Make your festive feast unforgettable this year with Nicholsons Butchers – orders now open
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Nicholsons Butchers – and if there’s one thing this Whitley Bay favourite knows, it’s how to make your festive feast unforgettable.
The fairy lights might still be in a tangle and the first snow yet to fall, but the countdown to Christmas dinner has officially begun. And let’s be honest – it’s the meal we all wait for all year long.
Whether you’re dreaming of a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings or planning a show-stopping Gammon roast to impress your guests, Nicholsons Butchers is here to make sure every bite is brimming with festive flavour and family tradition.
With over 100 years of butchery expertise passed down through four generations, this family-run business has been at the heart of the community – and at the centre of countless Christmas tables – for decades.
And because their stock is limited, you’ll want to get your festive order in early this year.
THE MAIN EVENT: MEATS THAT MAKE THE SEASON BRIGHT
From beef to bird, Nicholsons Butchers take pride in every single cut, ensuring your centrepiece tastes every bit as good as it looks.
If beef takes pride of place on your table, their Northumbrian dry-aged cuts are guaranteed to wow your guests. Think rib of beef on the bone or sirloin boned and rolled, each hand-selected and dry-aged for at least 21 days. The result? Deep, rich and full-bodied flavour that’ll have you carving with pride and going back for seconds.
Prefer to keep it traditional? You really can’t go wrong with a free-range bronze turkey. Raised slowly in open Monmouthshire pastures, these birds are known for their unbeatable texture and naturally rich taste.
And let’s not forget the gammon joint – the unsung hero of Boxing Day. Glazed with honey, mustard or even a splash of cider, it’s perfect for those festive leftovers (if there’s any left).
ALL THE TRIMMINGS
We have to admit the trimmings make Christmas dinner. And Nicholsons Butchers’ trimmings are the stuff of Christmas dreams.
Their trimmings pack is the ultimate festive helper — a ready-to-go bundle that includes 454g pork sausage meat, 12 chipolata sausages, 12 pigs in blankets, a jar cranberry sauce and 454g sage and onion stuffing. It’s everything you need to turn your roast into a feast — no stress, no faff, just festive joy.
For the perfect crispy potatoes, look no further than their goose fat roasties, golden and glorious enough to make even the pickiest eater swoon.
And because Nicholsons Butchers knows how important those little sides are, their hand-prepared vegetables are ready to pop straight in the oven — no peeling, chopping or stress required.
New for this year is the spiced red cabbage – a warm, tangy, gently spiced festive favourite that smells like Christmas in a dish. Pair it with their honey and mustard carrots and parsnips or the buttery sprouts with bacon.
THE PERFECT PAIRINGS
If you’re a stuffing lover (and really, who isn’t?), Nicholsons Butchers has you covered with homemade options made right in-store using their award-winning pork sausage meat. Choose between apple, apricot, pork and ginger stuffing for a fruity twist, or keep it classic with chestnut and pork stuffing.
And let’s talk gravy – the heart and soul of any Christmas dinner. Nicholsons Butchers’ turkey gravy is made with real roasted turkey stock, white wine and a splash of brandy for that rich, festive depth that ties everything together. It’s Christmas comfort in liquid form.
A GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING: THE BUTCHERY EXPERIENCE NIGHTS
If you’re looking for something a little different to pop under the tree this year, how about gifting an experience instead? Nicholsons’ Butchery Experience Nights are the perfect present for any food lover — a mix of indulgence, learning and good old-fashioned fun.
On Thursday 19th February 2026, the focus is all things beef, while Thursday 30th April 2026 brings pork and sausage making to centre stage.
For £250, enjoy canapés and fizz on arrival, an expert-led butchery class, a two-course meal and a take-home goodie bag with a recipe card, apron, knife and even some of the meat prepared by you. It’s a foodie experience that’s equal parts festive treat and skill for life — and a brilliant gift idea for that person who’s impossible to buy for but loves food.
DON’T MISS OUT – ORDER BY WEDNESDAY 17TH DECEMBER
As every local will tell you, Nicholsons’ festive range sells out fast — so don’t leave it until the last mince pie. You can order online or pop into the shop to handpick your feast. Just choose your items, select a collection slot, and let the team do the rest.
For ultimate convenience, delivery is available across NE26, NE25, NE28, NE29, NE30, NE27, NE2, NE3, NE6, NE7, NE12, NE13, NE20 and NE61.
Nicholsons Butchers, 140 Park View, Whitley Bay NE26 3QN
Rachael Ellis
Head of Content
After gaining a first in her BA Media and Journalism degree at Northumbria University, Rachael worked at Newcastle’s leading regional newspaper with her stories being picked up in national and global newspapers. She spent two very successful years giving a voice to those communities across the North East who otherwise…
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