IOM / WCB Awards 2023

Supporting apprentices through the IOM/WCB Awards

Such inspiring talent in our industry is recognised at this special annual prizegiving..
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Boar's Head procession 2023

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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Hire Butchers' Hall for your event in the City of London

Our home is available for your event

From small meetings and intimate dinners, through to large corporate events, product launches, and weddings, Butchers’ Hall provides the perfect setting.
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Charity Run The River Teach First 2022

How do we support charities

Charity, along with Education and Fellowship, is one of the fundamental principles of the Worshipful Company of Butchers.
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WCB Corporate Partners

A big welcome to our Corporate Partners

Our Corporate Partner Scheme is an initiative to build a long term relationship with Companies at the heart of our industry. Find out who is now involved with our Livery in this special way.
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City Meat Lecture 2022

Heart of the Industry

The City Meat Lecture 2022 took place on 24 November at Butchers' Hall. Professor Alice V. Stanton was our keynote speaker, discussing the highly topical subject "How Much Red Meat Should We Eat?"
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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 87 Barts Close (Butchers' Hall)

Situated in the heart of the exciting Barts Square development, our stunning venue can offer flexible meeting and event spaces.
Education & Awards

Our vision is to inspire all in our industry to learn and grow, from apprentices through to directors and other decision-makers.
Carvery Lunches at 87 Barts Close (Butchers' Hall)

Click here to book a table at our famous Carvery lunches
Charity

Charity, along with Education and Fellowship, is one of the fundamental principles of the Worshipful Company of Butchers.

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

29 September 2023
Election of Lord Mayor 2023 & Lunch

Liverymen who have been admitted prior to May 2022 are summoned to attend Common Hall at Guildhall London to elect the 695th Lord Mayor of the City of London for the year ensuing. Order your pass and book your place at Butchers' Hall for lunch after the election.
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