Carol service

Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

This wonderful service takes place on 22nd December at St Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield when the Master will read a Lesson.
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Christmas Lunches

Christmas Lunches at Butchers' Hall

Book your places for an excellent festive lunch in the wonderful surroundings of Butchers' Hall - friends and family most welcome.
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WCB Court 2019-20

Meet the Court of the Butchers' Company

Let us introduce you to The Master and some of the people who work for and on behalf of the WCB.
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Certificates of Freedom

A rich history

We are one of the oldest of the 110 City of London Livery Companies and can trace our roots all the way back to 975 AD.
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Great Hall, Butchers' Hall

Butchers' Hall is all yours - hire one or more of our amazing spaces

From small meetings and intimate dinners, through to large corporate events, product launches, and weddings, the new Butchers’ Hall provides the perfect setting.
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The Company

Our Livery Company offers a unique centre-point to the British meat industry and is at the heart of one of the country’s biggest and most important trades.
Joining the Company

Joining our Livery company and being a part of an historic institution able to trace its roots for more than 1,000 years, gives very special privileges. Find out what’s involved.
Hiring Butchers' Hall

The re-opening of Butchers’ Hall means there is a sensational new venue in the heart of the exciting Barts Square development.
Education & Awards

Our vision is to inspire all in our industry to learn and grow, from apprentices through to directors and other decision-makers.
Court Lunches & Livery Events Bookings

See our latest list of events and Court Lunches - do come and join us.
Charity

One of the seven oldest of the City of London Livery Companies. We provide first-class facilities and hospitality services to clients the world over.

Latest News

A Livery Company with a long history

The Worshipful Company of Butchers is one of the oldest of the 110 City of London Livery Companies - we can trace our roots back to 975 AD - and is ranked 24th in order of precedence.

Offering a unique centre-point to the British meat industry our Company unites individuals from all sectors of the trade and beyond and who, together, embrace and enhance the Company’s commitment to Charity, Education and Fellowship.

Anyone enjoying one of our famous Court Lunches will testify, not only to the top quality meat, supplied by Liverymen but to the unique atmosphere, sense of comradeship and all round goodwill generated by Liverymen. Unique indeed!

We continuously seek to increase our role with engagement at regular events, the development and administration of Apprenticeship schemes, and sponsorship of meat industry training including competitions, funding of bursaries and courses.

A proud and active Livery Company we look forward to serving the industry, the City of London and indeed the country for many generations.

Featured Event

10 January 2020
WCB January Court Lunch

The first Court Lunch of the new year… indeed the new decade, will be on the second Friday of January when the Master will welcome General Sir Gordon Messenger.
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