Deli • Butcher • Cafe

WELCOME

At The Chopping Block we’re passionate about eating well.

Our corner is a bustling little spot in Penrith, founded by Chris – our Head Chopper and lover of tasty treats. We’re a small but perfectly formed team, working with handpicked, independent suppliers to bring you a Butcher, Deli & Café that’s a cut above in every way… pun 100% intended.

The Founding moment

“After leaving my last job, I took a couple of months to mull things over and spend some time with my Wife and 4 young boys – there were a lot of nappies to change. I loved what I did before, but taking time out gave me the distance I needed to restock. I didn’t want to work for someone else, I wanted to make a difference in my home town and, most importantly, I wanted to build a business my family would be proud of.” So here we are! A family run, independent with an eye for quality and a flair for the delicious.

Our Values

At The Chopping Block, we think there’s a really exciting time ahead for independent British food and drink. We’re passionate about the provenance of everything we offer – championing sustainable, exceptional ingredients and high welfare livestock. Using a mix of local and national suppliers, we’ve made sure everything in our little shop is of the highest standard – because life’s too short to eat mediocre food. So if you think your products would sit nicely in our shop then drop us a line.

Eat & Drink

We’re working to be as sustainable as possible, so our menu changes daily. Showcasing seasonal produce, you’ll find Brunch classics alongside our tasty Lunch specials. There’s always a delicious bite and a fresh pot of coffee to be found here.

The Meat

We pride ourselves on knowing exactly where the meat on our counter has come from – the same goes for our pies! If our skilled Butchers aren’t serving you on the counter or having a cup of tea, they’re cutting, preparing and mincing our products, ready to be bundled up for your supper.

The Deli

Each of our cheeses has been carefully chosen to be certain there’s something for everyone. From our pongiest Blue, to wonderfully crunchy Cheddar and everything in between – come and have a taste and we’ll help you build the ultimate Cheese Board.

The Shop

We have the ultimate Tomato Ketchup, beautifully pure Speciality Salt and plenty of books for some gourmet inspiration – perfect for your kitchen or a thoughtful gift for the foodie in your life.

In honour of the last long weekend of the summer, we've put together our Top 5 Steak Sauces - because if you can't have a steak on a bank holiday when can you! 1. Peppercorn - A bad peppercorn sauce can be harsh and overpowering, but when done right it's a perfect match for the rich, umami flavours of beef. Our fave is Potts 3 Peppercorn & Brandy Sauce, available in the shop and made using Green, Pink and Black Peppercorns - yum! 2. Béarnaise - Think of béarnaise as hollandaise sauce’s fancier brother. Whipped up with eggs, butter, tarragon and vinegar which cuts through the richness perfectly. Just make sure you have enough to dunk your chips into too! 3. Diane - If you like the idea of a rich, creamy sauce but aren’t too keen on peppercorns, Diane Sauce is probably more your thing. Garlic, Mushroom, Onion and Brandy - think of it as a deconstructed beef stroganoff. 4. Chimichurri - Our favourite sauce on a warm summers day. Hailing from Argentina, a country famous for its steak, this sauce is just finely chopped parsley, garlic, oregano, wine vinegar and olive oil. Pass around the table in a big bowl and pile it on top of your beef for a zingy, flavourful sauce. 5. Salsa Verde - Similar to Chimichurri but with mustard and whatever herbs you have knocking around. We use chopped gherkins and anchovies in ours too for an extra sweet and salty kick (it works just as well with Pork, Chicken and Fish). #choppingblockpenrith #steak #sauce #bankholiday #butcher #deli #bbq #longweekend #shoplocal #penrith #cumbria #eden
In honour of the last long weekend of the summer, we've put together our Top 5 Steak Sauces - because if you can't have a steak on a bank holiday when can you! 1. Peppercorn - A bad peppercorn sauce can be harsh and overpowering, but when done right it's a perfect match for the rich, umami flavours of beef. Our fave is Potts 3 Peppercorn & Brandy Sauce, available in the shop and made using Green, Pink and Black Peppercorns - yum! 2. Béarnaise - Think of béarnaise as hollandaise sauce’s fancier brother. Whipped up with eggs, butter, tarragon and vinegar which cuts through the richness perfectly. Just make sure you have enough to dunk your chips into too! 3. Diane - If you like the idea of a rich, creamy sauce but aren’t too keen on peppercorns, Diane Sauce is probably more your thing. Garlic, Mushroom, Onion and Brandy - think of it as a deconstructed beef stroganoff. 4. Chimichurri - Our favourite sauce on a warm summers day. Hailing from Argentina, a country famous for its steak, this sauce is just finely chopped parsley, garlic, oregano, wine vinegar and olive oil. Pass around the table in a big bowl and pile it on top of your beef for a zingy, flavourful sauce. 5. Salsa Verde - Similar to Chimichurri but with mustard and whatever herbs you have knocking around. We use chopped gherkins and anchovies in ours too for an extra sweet and salty kick (it works just as well with Pork, Chicken and Fish). #choppingblockpenrith #steak #sauce #bankholiday #butcher #deli #bbq #longweekend #shoplocal #penrith #cumbria #eden

OPENING TIMES

At The Chopping Block, Penrith New Squares, Penrith CA11 7FX

Monday – Saturday 9.00 – 4.30 (ish)

If you can’t make it into the shop you can drop us an email at
shop@thechoppingblockpenrith.co.uk

Visit Us

At The Chopping Block we have…

Butcher & Deli Counter • Food & Drink • Eat In & Take Away • Foodie Gifts • Comfy Chairs • Disabled Access • Loos • Great Chat

We currently don’t have… Table Bookings / An Alcohol License (but we’re working on it!)
Sadly we’re not allowed to have dogs in the shop, but there’s always a bowl of water for our furry friends outside.
(Guide Dogs are of course welcome.)