Our story
From humble beginnings with just a handful of devoted customers, we now collaborate with many of the best local chefs and restaurateurs, gaining us a shining reputation for trust, quality and freshness.
We’ve cultivated strong relationships with our trusted network of local farmers, ensuring all of our meat has been produced with a focus on ethics, welfare and sustainability.
Our state-of-the-art Wholesale Preparation Facility and Production Kitchen are located at our Head Office in Cirencester.
We have a fantastic range of wholesale products, from our premium British meat and poultry, to our handmade pies and kitchen products.
For details on our full range of wholesale products, please get in touch to discuss your requirements.
field to fork
sourcing
Local, ethical, sustianable. These are the three key words at the heart of our sourcing process. We work with local farmers who implement the most ethical and sustainable farming practices, ensuring the finest end product for your menu.
butchery
All of our meat is butchered in-house by our expert team. Our signature beef is a highlight of our range, dry-aged in our Himalayan Salt Chamber - producing a product with superior flavour and texture.
the finished product
Prepared and packaged to your requirements, delivered directly to you. We have an amazing range of products to suit all menus - from the finest meat and poultry, to our range of handmade pies and deli products.
meet the team
mike - catering manager
Mike is a highly skilled butchery Catering Manager with over 40 years of experience. He began his journey as an apprentice butcher at the age of 16, eventually owning three successful butchery shops in Tetbury, Stonehouse, and Nailsworth.
His expertise extends beyond his own ventures; he has also served as an area manager, training young butchers and apprentices, a skill he now employs to manage the exceptional butchery team at Jesse Smith. Mike has cultivated enduring relationships with local farmers, leveraging these connections to ensure Jesse Smith receives the finest products for its wholesale customers.
george - butcher
George has been with Jesse Smith for nine years, starting as our first apprentice to complete a butchery apprenticeship.
He began on the butchery counter at our Love Lane farm shop before becoming a key butcher in our wholesale catering division, specialising in whole-body beef butchery.
George is also part of the team that butchers all of Jeremy Clarkson’s beef, sourced from a consortium of local farms, ensuring top-quality cuts for our customers.
matt - logistics manager
Matt joined our team last year as a part-time driver, and has since stepped into the role of Logistics Manager. His responsibilities are wide-ranging - from maintaining our fleet of vans, to overseeing our team of drivers to ensure top-tier customer service.
Despite his new role, Matt isn’t ready to hang up his driver gloves yet! “Our drivers are often the only face-to-face interaction our customers have with Jesse Smith’s, so it’s essential that we deliver not just premium products but also a first-class service. The drivers play a huge role in shaping how customers perceive the business.”
will - assistant kitchen manager
William is our Assistant Kitchen Manager & Events Manager at Jesse Smith. He has been an essential part of our team for the past four years, contributing to both our busy kitchen and thriving events division.
His passion for food started early, training as a chef from the age of 15. Since then, he has built an impressive career, working in hotels both in the UK and Australia before bringing his expertise to Jesse Smith.
Now, Will works alongside our 12-strong kitchen team, crafting delicious handmade products for our wholesale and farm shop customers. Always one to keep busy, he also oversees logistics and on-site cooking for our weddings, festivals, and pop-up events.
sharon - wholesale sales & admin
Sharon has had a distinguished career in the hospitality industry, notably managing The Butchers Arms in Sheepscombe for 16 years. During her time there, she delighted a loyal customer base with her culinary skills.
For the past two years, Sharon has been an integral part of Jesse Smith. She is your main point of contact for our WhatsApp ordering service during office hours and one of the friendly, helpful voices on our wholesale telephone line.
Paul - driver
A seasoned veteran of the hospitality industry; beginning his culinary journey in 1974, Paul honed his skills as a chef before delving into the world of management.
Paul’s passion for hospitality led him to various roles within renowned establishments, with his expertise catching the attention of industry giants, where he excelled in sales, management, and development.
It was Paul’s entrepreneurial spirit that truly shone when he and his wife embarked on their own culinary adventure, founding Café Mosaic in Cirencester. For 14 years they delighted locals with delicious food. Following Paul’s semi-retirement, he joined Jesse Smith as a part-time driver.