About Us

Rural tradition

Why are we called Paganum? Simple, it's Latin for “Rural Tradition”. We chose the name because rural tradition is something that we're passionate about. Traditional methods of farming for slower grown, happier animals. Traditional and rare breeds able to thrive in the outdoor life of the Yorkshire Dales. Traditional ways of hanging, preparing and cutting meat for a fuller flavour. And traditional standards of service where every customer counts.

But that doesn't mean we're old fashioned. Far from it. At Paganum you'll find on-line ordering, modern delivery methods, the latest eco-friendly packaging and an ever growing bank of mouthwatering recipes from around the world. Which means that you can now buy tasty, fresh farmers market meat and gourmet produce from the comfort of your armchair, with confidence, whenever you want. Even better, you'll never be stuck for fabulous quality ingredients and new recipes to impress your friends and family.

“Just wanted to say how good the meat is. The Lamb I boned and butter-flyed. Then did a Jamie on it – marinated for 24 hours in yoghurt, mint and coriander – then baked on a trivet for one hour and served with a Greek salad and pita bread. The lamb was fabulous can’t think of a time I’ve had better.” Mr P Wraith

A true Wildman – butcher Great Grandad William taming the Wild Dales!

Your local on-line butcher

Think of Paganum as your local butcher on-line. Just like a good high street butcher, we can provide special cuts as well as advice on the best type of meat for a particular recipe and how to cook whichever joint you choose. And all from the comfort of your home or office. Just e-mail or phone for advice and to discuss what you need. Paganum's Chris Wildman, the latest in a long-line of Dales butchers going back over 5 generations, will be happy to answer your questions and explain why our traditional methods of butchering mean better tasting meat. “It's all down to preparation, hanging and cutting. Our beef is hung for a minimum of 21 days, to ensure maximum taste and tenderness.”

Provenance guaranteed

Do you know where your food comes from? We do. All our meat and gourmet produce is fully traceable to family farms and small artisan firms in the Yorkshire Dales.

“I was lucky enough to try the sausages and they are, without exaggeration the best I've ever had!” Local Food Advisor

Because we source locally we know all our farmers and producers personally, in fact they're more like friends. They've all been chosen by Paganum for their commitment to animal welfare, sustainable agriculture and conservation.

So when we say that our produce is British you can be confident that it's been produced here, not just packed here. Better than that, we absolutely guarantee that all our fresh beef and lamb is fully traceable to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.