Boar's Head ceremony 2020 at Mansion House, London with the Lord Mayor

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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WCB / Institute of Meat Awards 2020 winners at Butchers' Hall

Supporting the future of our industry

The 2020 WCB / Institute of Meat Awards back at Butchers' Hall once again. Dating back to the 1950s the annual prize giving celebrates the achievements of trainees and apprentices in the meat industry.
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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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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, consider the new Butchers’ Hall for your future events.
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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

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

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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.