About Us
LISHMAN'S OF ILKLEY
Established in 1986, Lishman's of Ilkley in Yorkshire is one of the best-known butchers
in both county and country, with a pedigree and reputation synonymous with total
quality. Lishman’s of Ilkley has on five occasions been chosen by his peers as Yorkshire
sausage-making champion, twice voted national sausage supremo, also awarded the
accolade of best butcher's shop in England.
Owner David Lishman is one of celebrity
chef Rick Stein's "Food Heroes" and his television appearances include Channel 4's
The F Word with Gordon Ramsey. Shop personally or online at Lishman's of Ilkley
and you can be assured you're dealing with one of the best in the business.
Our Ethos
Lishman's of Ilkley sources pork entirely from established Yorkshire farms in support of regional farmers who share the business's commitment to outstanding quality. This guarantees total hands-on control over the entire supply process.
Owner David Lishman is a true champion of the "let’s keep it local" ethos. He explains: "Due to some strange EU rules, bacon and ham can carry the British label, even though the pigs have been produced in Denmark, France or any other country. This causes confusion for the British shopper and leaves UK pig farmers in an impossible position."
"We remain fully committed to sourcing locally produced, fully traceable pork at a time when the British market is flooded with bacon and ham from pigs raised outside this country to a lower welfare standard than those at home."