Meat the team
Meet Steve
Co-owner
Steve is passionate about locally sourced great quality seasonal food. Wonderful food paired with a great wine or ale should be savoured and enjoyed!
Before becoming the joint owner of Fylde Meats, Steve was a police officer. Starting his career in inner city west London in 1986 before transferring to Lancashire in 1998 where he completed his service, predominantly based, in Blackpool.
After retiring from the police Steve was keen to find his next working opportunity - He has always enjoyed and appreciated great food and wine and its why he was so excited to work with Simon and invest his money, time and energy into Fylde Meats!
His career as a police officer has certainly helped his move into running a small local retail business - the business will only survive and prosper if customers continue to use Fylde Meats on a regular basis - and that is all about building their trust and confidence in our products and service.
Meet Simon
Co-owner
Simon grew up in Lytham and was a well respected student at King Edwards school Before going on on to study engineering at university. Simon was a very keen cricketer and played 20 years for Lytham 1st x1 (when they were good). Simon is happily married to his lovely wife Claire and has two beautiful girls Ruby and Lily
Having spent 20 years in the construction industry Simon always had a dream to work in the food industry so purchased Fylde meats back in 2018.
Simons responsibilities include sourcing all local meats, buying all meat related products/flavourings and general day to day management of the shop!
Simon “BEEFY” Long loves his meat. In particular cheaper cuts that are slow cooked and also has a good eye for particular assets and characteristics of great steak. Simon also runs local hog roasts and bbq’s and his knowledge of cooking meats is all important for clients who need assistance when they shop with us.
Meet Rob
Wholesale
Rob is the youngest member of our team. A local lad who has a keen hold on our wholesale and catering business, looking after orders and seeing to clients needs. Rob loves his meat and fine foods and is currently learning all butchery skills and the buying and costing aspects associated with it.
Robs favourite cut is a “RIB EYE” and takes great pleasure in cutting a nice thick one off the block for happy customers!
Rob has a bright future ahead of him in the meat industry and Is a valued member of our team.
Meet Tony
Head butcher
Tony, now in his 60’s has been a butcher for over 40 years. What he doesn’t know about meat isn’t worth knowing!
Having worked in abattoirs and butcher shops all over the North West, Tony's experience is paramount.
Part of the Fylde meats shopping experience includes listening to Tony’s renditions of Elvis/Leo Sayer and queen in the back whilst working away
