A proper gift for people who love good food.
Let them choose their favourites from the counter — quality butcher-prepared cuts, seafood, seasonal selections and something special for the table.
Proper food. Proper provenance.
Butcher-prepared cuts, trusted local and British produce, fresh seafood, seasonal Christmas orders and carefully chosen farm-shop favourites — selected for flavour, freshness and the confidence of knowing where your food comes from.
A proper local butcher, built around quality and service.
Swale Mill Butchers of Kent is a traditional independent butcher built on quality, service and a genuine passion for good food. With more than 14 years of experience in the meat trade, we are proud to offer the personal service, expert knowledge and dependable standards customers expect from a proper local butcher.
We carefully source from established and trusted suppliers, selecting quality beef, lamb, pork, poultry, fresh fish and deli products for our customers. Our experienced butchers take pride in preparing every cut with care, whether it is an everyday family meal, a Sunday roast, a special occasion or something prepared exactly to your requirements.
At Swale Mill, we believe great butchery is about more than simply selling meat. It is about knowing your customers, offering honest advice, providing excellent value and maintaining the quality that keeps people coming back week after week.
Friendly, knowledgeable and proudly independent, Swale Mill Butchers of Kent combines traditional butchery with the choice, quality and service today’s customers deserve.
Cook exceptional ingredients simply.
Good produce does not need disguising. Our recipes are built around the cuts, seafood and farm-shop staples we sell — practical ideas that help you get the very best from every ingredient.
Know your food. Cook it better.
Stories from local supply, practical kitchen advice and butcher-led cooking tips — because quality starts with knowing what you are buying and how to make the most of it.
Questions, answered properly.
Useful answers about our shop, local supply, delivery, food care, Christmas ordering and getting the best from quality ingredients.
Where is Swalemill Quality Butchers?
The shop is at Sittingbourne Retail Park, 2 Mill Way, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2XD. The shop telephone number is 01795 479498.
Is the Sittingbourne shop the same as the registered company address?
No. The customer-facing shop is in Sittingbourne. Swalemill Butchers Kent Ltd has its registered office at 2 Exeter House, Beaufort Court, Sir Thomas Longley Road, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4FE.
What does Swalemill Butchers Of Kent sell?
The range centres on quality butcher-prepared meat and also includes seafood, eggs, cheese, seasonal selections, farm-shop boxes and hampers. Product availability can change with season and supply.
Where does Swalemill Butchers Of Kent source its products?
Swalemill Butchers Of Kent focuses on trusted local and British supply where appropriate. Each product page gives provenance information so customers can see whether an item is Kent sourced, British, or sourced according to seasonal market availability.
Do you offer delivery and click & collect?
Yes. Customers can choose local Kent delivery or free click & collect from the Sittingbourne shop. Delivery is free on orders over £60; the checkout shows the applicable delivery charge below that threshold.
How can I check an order after checkout?
Open My Orders and enter the email address used at checkout. A one-time verification code is then used to access orders linked to that email and view their current fulfilment status.
Can I order turkey and roasting meats for Christmas?
Yes. The Christmas Turkey & Roasting Box is presented as a seasonal pre-order selection for festive poultry and butcher-prepared roasting meats. Seasonal availability should be checked when ordering.
How should I store fresh meat at home?
Refrigerate chilled meat promptly, keep raw meat covered and separated from ready-to-eat foods, and follow the use-by date and storage instructions on the current pack label. The product pages also include storage and freezing guidance.
Can fresh meat be frozen?
Many fresh cuts can be frozen, but the pack instructions should always take priority. Freeze within the stated use-by period, label the pack, defrost safely in the refrigerator and do not refreeze a product where the label says not to.
Where can I find allergen and food information?
Product details include ingredients or composition where relevant, allergens, preparation guidance, storage, freezing information and provenance. Recipes also identify key allergens and food-safety notes. Always check the current product and ingredient labels when cooking for someone with an allergy.
What is the best way to barbecue butcher-quality meat?
Use two heat zones so you can sear over direct heat and move slower-cooking food away from flare-ups. Start poultry and sausages earlier, add sugary sauces near the end, keep raw and cooked utensils separate, and rest steaks and chops before serving.
Are the recipes linked to products in the shop?
Yes. Recipe pages are designed around ingredients sold by Swalemill Butchers Of Kent, and featured shop products can be opened directly from each recipe to help customers move between inspiration and shopping.
Quality, cut fresh in Sittingbourne.
Come in, talk to our team and choose with confidence. Find Swalemill Butchers Of Kent at Sittingbourne Retail Park, 2 Mill Way, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2XD. Call 01795 479498.