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17 January 2025

Our in-house butcher is a cut above the rest

Ayrburn

If you’ve not already had the pleasure of meeting our in-house butcher Isaac, allow us to introduce you. With an infectious enthusiasm for the trade, any visit to R.M Prime Produce is sure to leave a lasting impression. 

Isaac grew up on a farm in North Otago, where his interest in butchery became apparent from a young age, but residing on a farm that processed its own meat was truly just the beginning. 

School holidays were spent at the local freezing works, where keen Isaac learnt the ropes, before relocating to Dunedin, where his career took flight. Having demonstrated his talents in the field, Isaac began entering butchery competitions that would take him all over the world. 

From claiming the accolade of ‘Young Butcher of the year’ not once but twice,  to competing for New Zealand at the ‘World Butcher’s Challenge’ in Sacramento, California, this maestro of meat has proved his skill amongst some of the best on the planet, and now, we’re lucky enough to have him right here, at Ayrburn.

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Providing our precinct with perfect prime cuts

Of course, the beauty of having an in-house butcher is that he can cater for our venues, hand-delivering sublime selects.

Isaac ensures our menus are blessed with the finest cuts, from the breakfast sausages, lunch-time burgers and pork toppings on the pizzas in The Bakehouse, to the dry-aged beef and hand-rolled porchetta in The Woolshed. 

So, book a table and savour them for yourself, or why not order a pizza from The Bakehouse to take away?

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Opulent offerings to enjoy at home

Once you’ve enjoyed your prime cuts in venue, be sure to stock up at R.M Prime Produce and take some of the magic home with you. Steaks, sausages, salamis and more, at your fingertips. 

With BBQ season in full swing, Isaac recommends the marinated lamb or beef kebabs, flavoured to perfection and ready to throw on the grill. R.M Prime Produce also stocks all of the accompaniments you could wish for, from seasonings and rubs to cheeses, ice-cream and Ayrburn wine. You’ll simply never set foot in a supermarket again.

R.M Prime Produce is open 8:00am until 8:00pm daily.