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Sunday lunch next Easter bank holiday weekend? Nicholsons Butchers’ meats will upgrade your meal
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Planning a Sunday lunch next Easter bank holiday weekend? Nicholsons Butchers and Bakers has everything you need to make it one to remember.
If you’re the hostess with the mostest this Easter, a visit to this much-loved Whitley Bay institution is a great place to start.
Easter is the perfect excuse to gather the family, celebrate the arrival of spring and indulge in plenty of chocolate eggs — alongside a proper home-cooked feast.
And when it comes to elevating your Easter roast, few things impress quite like beautifully sourced, expertly butchered meat. At Nicholsons, you’ll find award-winning produce while supporting a local, family-run business that’s been feeding the community for generations.
If you like to plan ahead (and avoid the last-minute rush), their local delivery option is a lifesaver. Just make sure you order early — their Easter favourites sell out fast.
A WHITLEY BAY FAVOURITE FOR OVER A CENTURY
This fourth-generation, family-run business has been a staple on Park View since 1914, serving outstanding local produce with the kind of friendly service that keeps customers coming back year after year.
Today, the business is led by Kathryn, the great-granddaughter of the founder. Combining a background in food science and business with decades of family knowledge, she’s continuing the tradition while bringing fresh ideas to the table.
From award-winning sausages and hand-raised pork pies to expertly butchered joints and oven-ready favourites, everything here is chosen for quality, flavour and care. It’s not just a butcher or a bakery – it’s a destination for food lovers, hosts and anyone who loves to cook (or eat) well.
QUALITY YOU CAN TRACE BACK TO THE FARM
One of the things we love most about Nicholsons is their commitment to provenance.
Their butchery team regularly visits farms across Northumberland to hand-select the best produce, working closely with farmers who share the same high standards for animal welfare and traditional farming methods.
Many of the farms they work with are within 36 miles of the shop, meaning fewer food miles and more flavour on your plate.
Their beef often comes from heritage breeds like Limousin, reared slowly on Northumberland pastureland, and the meat is expertly butchered on site using traditional techniques.
WHAT WE’RE BUYING FOR OUR EASTER ROAST
If you’re wondering what to serve this Easter, here are the cuts we’re adding to our shopping list.
BEEF: THE ULTIMATE SHOWSTOPPER
If you’re looking to make an impression, a beautifully aged joint of beef is hard to beat.
Nicholsons dry-ages their beef for at least 21 days, which develops deeper flavour and incredible tenderness. It’s the kind of centrepiece that turns a family lunch into something a little bit special.
LAMB: THE EASTER CLASSIC
For many families, Easter simply isn’t Easter without lamb.
Whether you’re roasting a traditional leg, slow cooking a shoulder or trying something a little different like a spiced lamb dish, Nicholsons’ locally sourced lamb is packed with flavour.
HLN TOP TIP: Try their boned and marinated lamb shoulders — perfect for slow roasting until meltingly tender, or even cooking on the barbecue if the spring sunshine makes an appearance.
GAMMON: THE UNDER-RATED CROWD-PLEASER
Gammon might not always get the spotlight, but it deserves a place on the Easter table.
Whether you glaze it with honey and mustard or experiment with your own spice mix, a beautifully cooked gammon joint is guaranteed to keep everyone coming back for seconds. Plus, we’ve included the delicious extra trimmings to save you the job.
EASTER MADE EASY
Hosting Easter can be a lot, so if you’d rather skip the cooking this year (we don’t blame you), Nicholsons has you covered.
Their ready-prepared meals take the stress out of entertaining, with comforting favourites like beef stew and dumplings, Northumbrian lamb casserole, and lamb mince and dumplings, all made with the same high-quality ingredients you’d expect from their butcher’s counter.
Perfect for those nights when you want something hearty and homemade without spending hours in the kitchen.
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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