The man behind the blade
Meet Lee. Your butcher, your neighbour.
A proud Sandbachian, a lifelong love of good food, and a craft built over more than 25 years.
It started with a Saturday job.
At 14, Lee started as a Saturday lad in a local butcher’s shop. What began as a weekend job grew into a career: learning the trade, mastering the cuts, and working his way up to managing butcher shops.
Tradition, with a fresh perspective.
His degree in Food Science and Innovation brings another dimension to the counter. Traditional butchery meets a deeper understanding of food production, quality and sustainability.
His own counter. His own hometown.
Opening a butcher’s shop in Sandbach was a long-held ambition. The Butchers Blade is that ambition made real.
- Years at the block
- 25+
- Started at age
- 14
At the block
The craft behind every cut.
Knowing where to cut, how to trim and how to portion makes all the difference. Watch Lee work at the block: careful knife work and an understanding of the meat, built over years in the trade.
That same attention goes into helping you choose. Tell him what you want to cook, and talk through the thickness, preparation and portions that suit your table.
See Lee at the counterMade with care
Hands-on. From the start.
From shaping a burger to preparing a joint, there is a person behind what you take home. Here’s Lee preparing burgers at his block. All of our sausages and burgers are gluten free — ask about the ingredients and today’s selection.
Browse gluten-free favouritesLee’s journey
From Saturday lad to master butcher.
- 01
A Saturday lad at 14
Lee’s first job was sweeping floors and watching the butchers at work in a local shop. Every Saturday he learned a little more — how to hold a knife, how to read a carcass, how to talk to customers.
- 02
Learning the whole trade
Over more than 25 years he worked through every part of the counter: boning, seam butchery, sausage making and dressing poultry — eventually managing butcher shops of his own.
- 03
Food Science and Innovation
Alongside the craft, Lee earned a degree in Food Science and Innovation, giving him a deeper understanding of food production, quality and sustainability.
- 04
The Butchers Blade, Sandbach
In his hometown’s Market Hall, Lee opened his own independent counter — a place to talk through a cut and get to know the person preparing your food.
At the counter
What you get when you shop with Lee.
Know where it comes from
Lee works closely with local farmers and trusted suppliers, and is happy to tell you about what’s on the counter.
Cut for you
Thickness, trimming, portion size — ask and Lee will prepare it the way your recipe needs.
Advice you can use
Not sure how long to rest a joint or which cut suits a slow cook? Ask. Good advice is part of the service.
Proper sausages and burgers
All of Lee’s sausages and burgers are gluten free, so more people round the table can enjoy them.
An eye for detail
Prepared by hand. Chosen with you.
Trimming and preparing a cut is hands-on work. Watch Lee at the block, then speak to him about how you want to cook yours — from the size of a joint to the thickness of a steak.
Talk cuts with LeeIn their words
What customers say about Lee
The Butcher’s Blade never disappoints! The staff are always smiling and super friendly, making my meat run feel like catching up with friends. Their steaks are perfectly trimmed, the sausages are bursting with flavour, and they always have a handy tip or two. If you’re after top‑quality cuts with a side of genuine service, this is the place to be. Highly recommend!
Lee was extremely friendly and helpful explaining the different cuts and what would be best for my need. Great choice of meats and ordered my Christmas meat too. Thankyou for your help. UPDATE... Just collected Xmas meat it looks fabulous!!
Lorraine M
We regularly use the Butcher’s Blade in Sandbach and we have always been impressed on the quality of the produce on offer. Lee is welcoming and always happy to have a chat and explain the different cuts of meat and specials on offer.
Terry W
The best butchers in town by far!!! Top quality meat, and freshly made oven ready meals for busy days! Lee is always so friendly and welcoming, I can’t recommend this place enough! The best!
Rebekah W
By far one of the best butchers around, outstanding choice of meats ! Always friendly and up for a chat, lee always goes above and beyond to help us out.
Steven D
The Butcher’s Blade is a fantastic butcher, catering to all those who love meat! Shop owner Lee, is super friendly an very helpful
Dan M
Fantastic local butcher with a great variety. Always a friendly welcome from Lee and his team , wouldn’t use any other Butchers
Caroline B
Fabulous range of products, highly recommend, from kebabs to chip shop curry sausages, service with a smile , amazing Lee
Liz W
Come and say hello
Find Lee in Sandbach Market Hall.
Unit A, Market Hall, High St, Sandbach CW11 1AX
Opening hours
- Tuesday – Friday
- 8am – 4pm
- Saturday
- 8am – 2pm
- Sunday & Monday
- Closed
Hours may change over bank holidays — call ahead if you’re unsure.