A Return to Bold, Traditional Flavour
Mutton’s popularity waned in the late 20th century as the preference shifted towards the tenderness and subtlety of spring lamb. But we’re pleased to see its rich, gamy character enjoying a well-deserved revival.

Our heritage breed mutton chops, expertly cut from the saddle by our skilled butchers, are packed with deep flavour—a perfect partner for bold garnishes and robust cooking. Raised on the grasslands of the Yorkshire Dales and naturally matured over two years, this is grass-fed mutton at its best. For optimum texture and taste, cook to medium or medium-rare.

Our mutton and lamb chops are available all year, whilst hogget loin chops are a seasonal speciality between June and August.

Inspired by Chef George Ryle
“Mutton is back, baby! From older ewes that have spent their lives grazing the diverse pasture of the lush, green Yorkshire Dales.

Mutton chops are excellent over the hot coals of a barbecue - let the fat render as much as possible. Serve with a Greek salad of perfectly ripe summer tomatoes, deseeded cucumber, red onion and Kalamata olives, topped with a crumbling of barrel-aged feta. Marinated overnight in yoghurt, garlic, chilli and cumin (amongst other things), then straight onto the grill, mutton chops are a real treat.

Beyond the BBQ, mutton chops are perfect for pan roasting - just take your time to render down some of the fat. Serve with French beans braised with garlic and tomato, finished with a dressing of Kalamata olives and fresh oregano for a Mediterranean angle. Or try crushed root vegetables with a pie shop-inspired mint sauce for something a little more British.”

⭐⭐ great taste® 2023 Judges' Comments
"These chops are beautifully presented and with an incredible colour. The judges love the complexity of flavour without the overwhelming gamey/meaty flavours which can dominate older sheep.

Theses are beautifully seared chops with ample golden fat and a delightfully enticing, deep aroma. The meat and fat are deeply flavourful, sweet and grassy and greatly enjoyable.

This has a great meaty mutton aroma and the meat to fat ratio is good. It is very moist and juicy in the mouth, with an almost gamey flavour. You can tell it has been aged by the depth of flavour, a light grassy taste associated with lamb. The fat is also very flavoursome.

The chops look very appetising, especially with the balance of fat to meat, meaning they are a good size. The meat and fat are soft and tender with a good depth of flavour.

This is beautifully tender, sweet meat, with a complex, rich lamb flavour. They are succulent chops and a delight to taste."