Jenni & Rob Sawyer tell us a bit more about the much-loved Mayo Brothers butchers shop in Chesham Bois as the team get ready for the busiest season…
Christmastime seems to be celebrated earlier and earlier these days… So spare a thought for Jenni and the rest of the team at Mayo Bros butchers…
“We actually start our Christmas run-up in March!” says Jenni. “That’s when we put our order in to the turkey farmer, and then from September we really start prepping and preparing behind the series. We start opening our Christmas order book in October ready for the others and the busiest of the year.”
Beloved as a village institution by locals as well as foodies who flock from further afield, Mayo Brothers is an independent family butchers.
“We love being part of a community,” adds Jen who, along with Rob, grew up here in Chesham Bois. “It makes it even more special to be here.
“We believe in supplying a high-quality product to our customers and offer a wealth of experience and knowledge. The most rewarding aspect of business so far has been the support we felt from the local community during the pandemic and the support we had when we completed our new shop fit. Our customers are definitely the most rewarding part of the job.
“We are looking at providing new products all the time and the development of our ‘prepared by us’ meals continues all the time. Keep an eye on social media for new products!”
Jen, Rob and the team are very much involved in village life, especially Chesham Bois summer fete every other year. “It’s a real village atmosphere, and we enjoy doing the barbecue,” says Jen. “We now also provide our BBQ service for other local villages for their summer fetes and larger events. We are already booked for next year at Stoke Poges village fete and the Chorleywood car show. It’s so popular because it’s professional, friendly BBQ service, a fully managed BBQ for parties, weddings, special occasions… or just an excuse not to cook!”
All successful businesses have to evolve and, understanding that modern life keeps us busy, Jen and Rob recently created a range of homemade products for customers to take away and bake in the oven at home.
“We only use meat from our shop and fresh ingredients to produce the finest quality meals with the majority of our sauces being allergen-free,” says Rob.
“As for our favourite cut of meat… it has to be a rib-eye steak – a Saturday night treat! We also really like to eat at independent restaurants and support them, as we know how important it is to have the support of your locality. We love visiting Darmon Deli, the brewery shop in Amersham, and Jen loves a coffee (and sometimes an early breakfast before work) at Jester in Hill Avenue.”
Mayo Brothers, 32 Bois Lane, Chesham Bois, HP6 6BP. Find out more on the Facebook page & visit Welcome to Mayo Brothers award winning Butchers and Speciality Grocery for more info.
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