Ansell & Sons Ltd

What is Ansell & Sons?

Ansell & Sons is a renowned family-owned business, specialising in high-quality meat and game. Led by Paul and a dedicated team of Master Butchers, the business prides itself in offering expert guidance on all aspects of meat selection. Customers can rely on the team for advice on everything – from choosing the right cuts, preparation techniques, portion sizes, and pricing to storage, ordering, and even cooking tips!

Sourcing the meat, game, and poultry from local farms in Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk to ensure exceptional freshness and quality, Ansell & Sons also maintains direct connections with Smithfield Market in London to supplement its range.

Catering to a wide variety of needs, whether it’s a regular weekly shop, a hearty Sunday roast, a summer barbecue, or a special celebration, they also supply to local restaurants, pubs, and caterers across Maldon. Beyond their selection of meats, Ansell & Sons offers an assortment of hand-picked condiments, stuffing mixes, thick-crust pies, cold meats, and cheeses to complement every meal.

The Ansell & Sons Legacy

Ansell & Sons history is deeply rooted in the Raymond family’s long-standing presence in Maldon. Before Paul and his father Derek took over the butchers, there was Paul’s grandfather who began working a weekend job there in 1933, back when it was known as L.M. Ansell. Working alongside previous owner Leonard Ansell and his son Albert, Sidney soon took over the business following the passing of Albert.

A later discovery revealed an extraordinary twist in the family’s history: Sidney’s two-times-great-grandparents, William and Sarah Raymond, were the original founders of a butcher’s shop on the same site at 5 High Street back in 1796. Whilst they are unsure what William called the shop, the building was named “Crackbones” after John Crackbone, and it marked the beginning of a family tradition that spanned over 225 years.

Today, Ansell & Sons continues this legacy, with five generations of the Raymond family having served as butchers from the same location. Their commitment to quality, tradition, and serving the local community remains the foundation of the business.

In addition to meat produce, Ansell & Sons offers a thoughtfully curated selection of high-quality complementary products designed to enhance every meal. These include freshly baked thick-crust pies, a variety of fine cheeses perfect for pairing or grazing, stuffing mixes to complete traditional roasts, and an array of expertly prepared cold meats ideal for sandwiches, charcuterie boards, or light lunches.