The most friendly and accommodating butchers you could want locally…read more They have a nice selection of meats, and the butchers will greet you with a smile and a pleasant conversation. They will give recommendations on how best to cook a particular meat, or what sauce will go well, and even when closing they will always have time for one more customer. There can be a queue at certain times which shows how good a butchers they are as everyone in the area wants to get their meat from there.

Lovely family butchers. They always remember ur name & will always have time for you I run the…read morePepperpot cafe & use there sausages which are always very popular. They even make them specially for me as there normal ones are enormous but equally tasty. My family always uses ashbys for there meat as you always get a friendly welcome. It does get very busy but you mind waiting for good quality meat. Xxx

Very friendly shop…read more I thought I am really fed up with buying meat from supermarket, one only gets very predictable kind of meat available... So I thought I should give this butcher a try. There have varieties of meat and different kind of cuts too. I bought a big portion of beef brisket, which according to the butcher is good for slow cooking. Together with another big portion of spare ribs, i paid £5 plus. I don't think one can gets such a price in a supermarket. It might be a bit daunting to walk in to local butcher, but i think it is worth a try! One not only get to know different kind of cuts, but one can also ask for tips of how to cook certain meats that we might not be familiar with! Go on, next time give your local butcher a try!

Very good shop - i would recommend it to all Essexuals, not just ones living nearby. I purchased…read moresome of the freshest meat here - better than at the supermarket. 4 stars.

Fresh meat that is well presented and tastes good too! Meat is always fresh and many sausages and…read morecuts always available. Friendly staff who are helpful and will sell in small quantities if you are cooking for one! One of the last places you can get a good bone for your dog!

Good collection of Pakistani spices, fresh naan bread bakery and good Halal fresh meat & chickenread more

Fantastic meat, which is reasonably priced, happy helpful guysread more

Fresh Fruit located in North Street is a small greengrocers, which offers an excellent range of…read morefruit and vegetables. Nicely laid out and always has something on the front to entice you inside. Staff are helpful.