It’s no secret that us Brits know how to make the most of a warm, sunny day because of how infrequently they come around.
For many of us, firing up the barbeque is one of the first things we do once temperatures hit that all-important 20C mark.
We all know someone who fancies themselves as a bit of a barbeque expert, the kind of person who won’t settle for a few burgers and hot dogs.
Regardless of how seriously you take a family barbeque, getting hold of some quality meat is the most important aspect of the whole event.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a first-time barbecuer or Gordon Ramsey himself, you’ll be on a hiding to nothing if you use poor quality meat.
We should all be doing our bit to support local businesses and paying the odd visit to the butcher is the perfect way to do so.
Peterborough is home to some top-notch butchers where you can pick up high quality meat for summer 2026 barbeque.
Here are six of the top-rated butchers in and around Peterborough, based on Google ratings.
These ratings are calculated by customer reviews, so they’re a pretty good way to gauge which businesses are attracting the most attention.
5. Frank Bros Butchers - Vicarage Farm Road, Peterborough
4.9/5 Google rating. A recent customer said: "No doubt about it, best sausages we've ever had. All the pork products are first class." Photo: Google
6. Hampton Butchers at Dobbies Peterborough - Cygnet Park, Hampton
4.4/5 Google rating. A recent customer said: "Great quality meat at a great price. My personal favourite is the Chinese ribs, they are amazing." Photo: Hampton Butchers