Testimonials

"I moved to Southampton from London in October last year and have been relieved to find a replacement for M Moen’s of Clapham. I take pride in supporting a local business who take so much pride in their work and interest in their market. I know I am not alone in supporting you for such selfish reasons as to make sure you are still available to use in the future. I will purposefully buy as much ‘meat’ from you as possible and try to stem the flow of money to the conglomerates/monopolies, in favour of quality products and exemplary service. So, in short, I love the fact that Uptons of Bassett, will not only supply and advise me on interesting ingredients, but also ask me the following week how it went!"
Oliver Boghurst

"Which is why we love Uptons of Bassett; whether its bacon, sausages or our ham and goose at Christmas, the meat is always of the highest quality."
Christine Ash

"I like Uptons because all the meat is prepared for me use in my recipes so saving me time and there is no waste. If I need inspiration, there are the ready prepared dishes."
Christine Curtis

"What do I love about Uptons – oooh, it has to be the charm, wit and charisma that its clientele exude!! The staff are ok as well I guess :-P"
Matt Holdsworth

"Because you’re simply the best!"
Pete Veal

"What do I like about Uptons? Firstly the shop looks great, inviting, upmarket and always looks well laid out with stock. The service is genuinely fantastic. I have worked in the customer service industry for 20 years, and your staff seem dedicated, knowledgeable are warm and friendly and at time give a bit of friendly banter, which is great. There is a great selection of produce from fresh to homemade, to deli style, so most times it is a one stop shop. The produce is always of great quality. Yes you are more expensive than the supermarket, but you offer more, plus you get personal service. I like the way you will go out of your way to give the customer what they want."
Gary Thomasson

"What I like about Uptons is the crayzeee owner Simon Broadribb, his tremendous affability with customers, his friendly and knowledgeable staff, the layout of his shop with the fashionable and easy-to-view fridge display units ... and his great produce."
Keith Malone

"The Christmas turkey and stuffing was lovely."
David Burrows

"The reason I like Uptons is the community feel it inspires, the knowledge that the quality of food is without question the tastiest around and the level of service is both entertaining, swift and friendly."
Martin Norris

"I love coming to Uptons because you are all so friendly, the shop looks fantastic and you can help a rubbish cook (see above) fool her husband that she has skills that do not exist!"
Anne Parsons

"A visit to UPTONS of Bassett, is always a pleasure! A cheerful greeting, attractive display of varied meats, a selection of cheeses and delicious accompaniments, local and free range produce. Everything for the discerning palate."
Jenny & David Lewis

Just a few word of thanks for the meat you supplied for our barbeque. As in previous years every steak was superb and all eighty steaks cooked perfectly on our wood fuelled BBQ’s, the sirloin cooks particularly well this way. No doubt I shall be asked to purchase from you again next year."

"We were delighted Uptons of Bassett were free to fulfil the catering requirements for our 1,600 person party enclosure during Henley Royal Regatta again this year. Simon and his team are a pleasure to work with and we have had fantastic feedback from our guests."

"Not just the best butcher in Hampshire but probably the best in the country! Both traditional and innovative products fill the cabinets and the staff are always eager to go the extra mile to give you exactly what you want. Be prepared to have a laugh whilst you're there!"

"Simon and all his team understand food, they are passionate about quality. I'd forgotten how good bacon tasted until I started shopping here. Every time I visit, there's another award for pies, sausages or some of the other wonderful creations they sell; you ought to try their cranberry topped pork pie at Christmas! The food is divine and their knowledge and care unbeatable."

"Absolutely smashing - the food is second to none and the service is excellent. We won't buy meat from anywhere else."

"The quality of the produce is exceptional. The staff are all well trained, knowledgeable and extremely helpful and friendly. When we want the best meat or pies, we don't go to the butcher, we have 'an Upton's."

"Simon of Uptons was incredibly helpful in dealing with our hog roast booking, on the day his staff were friendly, well-organised and provided delicious and well-presented food."

"I just want to say a quick thank you for the catering provided by you and your staff on Saturday evening. Everyone at the party kept telling me how good the food was and I agree. "

"Just a quick note to say thank you very much for the Lamb Roast for our 25th Wedding Anniversary celebration. The lamb was cooked to perfection, and Kevin and Clare were excellent."

"Just wanted to say how fantastic the BBQ was on Saturday. We have had so many great comments from our guests especially about the beef which was just amazing, we have a small piece left in our freezer which we can't wait to have. It just melted in your mouth. Please pass my thanks on to your guys who worked hard to get everyone served as quickly as possible."

"I just wanted to thank Uptons so much for their fantastic hog roast yesterday evening, everyone was raving about how good it was and how friendly the staff were, it really made the evening brilliant."

"We just wanted to let you know that the BBQ you organised for our daughter's wedding was excellent. Both Claire and Kevin were so friendly and helpful it was great to meet them. We were 'knocked out' by the quality and quantity of the food.... delicious!!!"

"Thank you so much for the most amazing "breakfast"! The 3 members of the team you sent to help were fantastic and the whole wedding party were amazed by the standard of the food, particularly the sausages. Totally scrummy."

"I own a restaurant in Lymington and am very impressed with your produce. We have tried rump steak at the White Star in Southampton many times; it has always been tasty and tender and I would love to serve it in my Restaurant. I have tried many other butchers but nothing compares."