Meet The Team

MEET THE

Watlington Team

We have a talented team here at Calnan Brothers. A butchery team that boasts a wealth of skill, experience and knowledge. We are a traditional butchers working with whole carcasses, meaning we need the full spectrum of abilities from each butcher to prepare individual cuts and joints for our retail and wholesale customers.

We prepare each cut with strict attention to detail and quality to make sure our customers get consistency. Being a butcher requires dedication, determination and most of all passion, something every staff member of Calnan Brothers has.

Here is your chance to get to know a bit more about our friendly talented team.

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Tom

Tom is the second generation of Calnan Brothers. He has always been involved in the business from a young age and blends a deep respect for history with a fresh vision of Calnan Brothers for the future. He has learnt at the hands of the Brothers along with other top butchers and is now taking a lead role in driving the business forward. A new shop refit, a new e-commerce website and continuing to build relationships with the finest pubs and restaurants in the area. Tom has lots of exciting ideas for the years to come. Tom is always open to new ideas and listening to customer feedback because he believes the shop is not just part of a family but part of the community. Give Tom your input when you are next in the shop.

Tom’s favourite meal? Roast beef with all the trimmings washed down with a glass of red wine!

Kevin

Kevin is the tenured old hand at Calnan Brothers. His knowledge and experience in butchery is unrivalled, with over 50 years in the industry — 45 of those at Calnan Brothers. For 45 years he has taken an important role in the management of the business, with 30 of those spent at our Watlington shop. A friendly face with customer service at the heart of what he does, Kevin is always happy to share his expertise — and make sure you watch his knife work when you see him, it’s a skill perfected over decades.

When Kevin isn’t behind the block, he loves to watch his team West Ham at the London Stadium, as well as rolling in a few pars at his local golf course.

Kevin’s favourite meal? Roast beef with all the trimmings, including Yorkshire pudding!

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Andy

Andy has been a big part of Calnan Brothers for over 30 years after previously working at some well known butcher shops in the local area. Andy has a lifetime of butchery experience under his belt, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge, and is an expert in cutting and preparing meat. A friendly face in the shop, he’s always happy to offer help and suggestions on cuts and cooking instructions. He’s also famous for his beautifully prepared boned and rolled chickens, which customers regularly ask for.

When Andy isn’t behind the block, he enjoys watching Tottenham — when they sometimes win — and trying for a top score on Pop Master.

Andy’s favourite meal? Steak and chips with all the trimmings!

Lee

Lee has been a butcher for over 50 years and before coming to work for Calnan Brothers he worked and managed at a number of world renowned butcher and farm shops. With a wealth of experience in all fields of butchery, he is a great asset to the team. Known as the expert steak cutter, Lee takes great pride in preparing the perfect cut every time — and if you’ve had a great steak at a local restaurant, there’s a good chance Lee has probably cut it. He also has a big passion for creating new oven ready meal recipes which customers enjoy every week.

Lee’s partner Diane is also a vital part of the team, keeping everyone fuelled with her famous homemade cakes that help keep the staff going.

Lee’s favourite meal? Roast Beef with all the Sunday trimmings!

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Philip

Philip, also known as Wolfie, has been part of Calnans for over 5 years and is a valued member of the team, bringing an exciting vitality to the group. A fully qualified butcher and currently working towards his management qualification, Wolfie is brimming with ideas and enthusiasm. He has a real passion for boning out beef, creating new oven ready meals and is in charge of our sausages, making sure they are award winning week in, week out. Wolfie also loves inventing new sausage recipes — if there’s a flavour you fancy, just let him know and he’ll make it happen!

Outside of work, Wolfie enjoys learning about history and art, often reflecting on it all with a glass of wine in hand.

Wolfie’s favourite meal? Slow cooked belly of pork with all the trimmings!

Steve

Steve has been part of the Calnan Brothers team for nearly 20 years and has over 30 years of experience as a butcher. Throughout his career, he has built up a real wealth of knowledge in all areas of butchery, making him a trusted and valued member of the team. Friendly, approachable and always happy to help, Steve is great with customers and is never short of advice when it comes to choosing the perfect cut.

Steve also has a big passion for creating new oven-ready meals for customers to enjoy. If you’ve tried one of our ready-to-cook dishes and loved it, there’s a good chance Steve had a hand in it.

When he’s not behind the counter, Steve swaps his butcher’s knife for a set of golf clubs. Known affectionately as “The Golfing Butcher” (TGB), he enjoys spending his free time out on the course perfecting his swing.

Steve’s favourite meal? A proper Roast Pork dinner with plenty of crispy crackling and all the trimmings!

Matt

Matt has been a butcher for 18 years and is used to working in a traditional family butcher’s, where quality, service and community are at the heart of everything. With years of hands-on experience behind the counter, Matt brings great skill and knowledge to the team. He’s fantastic with customers, always ready with helpful advice and always with a smile on his face.

Quick with his knife and sharp with his ideas, Matt is constantly thinking of new ways to keep things fresh and exciting. His enthusiasm and positive energy make him a real asset to the Calnan Brothers team.

Outside of work, Matt loves watching his son play football and catching the latest movies at the cinema with friends.

Matt’s favourite meal? Roast pork with crackling and all the trimmings!