Place an order via our website by sending us a message, and we'll have it waiting for you to collect - because nobody likes queuing in the rain. We've adapted our shops opening hours, and we've extended our range of local fruit, vegetables and milk. A&I Quality Butchers have been serving the best of the Highlands with the best in the Highlands for the last 21 years.
We like to do things the old way - because we find it's usually also the right way. Great food, sourced well - served well. We're pleased to offer free local delivery for orders over 25 from our shop. With delivery on five days of the week throughout Inverness, you'll also find our van on routes throughout the Highlands each weekday.
We like to do things the old way - because we find it's usually also the right way. Great food, sourced well - served well. We're pleased to offer free local delivery for orders over 25 from our shop. With delivery on five days of the week throughout Inverness, you'll also find our van on routes throughout the Highlands each weekday.
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The business grew faster than either of them expected and within a month we had to employ another butcher and a team member to make what was to become known as " Ali Paul's Steak Pie" other pies and another favorite - our coleslaw. One thing remains the same however - a commitment to the best quality produce - every time.
As the most popular meat in Britain, chicken is a firm favourite for our customers, and we always have a substantial range available. It is a great option for those on a leaner diet, as it offers the same protein as other meat but with less fat. Established in 1997, A&I Quality Butchers are proud to serve the Highlands with the best of the Highlands.
Can't make it to the A&I shop in person? We are delighted to offer free local delivery service, up to a radius of 15 miles of our shop in Inverness. We also deliver anywhere in the country, including Northern Ireland, at competitive prices. To order your meat from A&I simply give us a call on 01463 798303 by 5.00pm and we will arrange your delivery with you.
Our aim at A&I has always been to deliver the best quality of products and service that our customers have come to expect. While we're not ones to rest on our laurels, it is an honour to receive recognition of our hard work that keeps us aiming high.
Over the years Ali Paul, our master butcher, has proven his commitment to his craft and was rewarded by the Guinness Book of Records First World Record Holder for number of sausages linked in a minute in 2016.We were also delighted to win an award as the Best Butcher in the North of Scotland at the Scottish Retail Awards in 2016 and 2017.
Over the years Ali Paul, our master butcher, has proven his commitment to his craft and was rewarded by the Guinness Book of Records First World Record Holder for number of sausages linked in a minute in 2016.We were also delighted to win an award as the Best Butcher in the North of Scotland at the Scottish Retail Awards in 2016 and 2017.
A&I Quality Butchers have been based in the Shopping Centre on Keppoch Road in Culloden, Inverness since we first opened our doors and counters in 1997. For over 20 years we have been at the heart of the community in Inverness and take great pride in knowing our customers and their requirements.
A&I Quality Butchers also take pride in training young people in the skills of butchering, to ensure this craft is passed on and not lost in an age of convenience.Our own Master Butcher, Ali Paul, is frequently invited to visit local schools and nurseries to raise awareness of the traditional trade and inspire the next generation!
A&I Quality Butchers also take pride in training young people in the skills of butchering, to ensure this craft is passed on and not lost in an age of convenience.Our own Master Butcher, Ali Paul, is frequently invited to visit local schools and nurseries to raise awareness of the traditional trade and inspire the next generation!
Reviews (6)
Marlene Walker
Jan 29, 2022
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My husband visits every week .Buys alot of of products. Everything very nice.Bought a pot of coronation chicken which was out of date a week.Took it back to shop .Got a replacement. And a apology. But thought with the inconvenience and a regular customer would have got something better than a replacement. Very disappointed with the service.Also can't take any chances with out of date chicken.
Ian Beange
Nov 19, 2021
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Catharine McCallion
Jun 14, 2021
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Jamie-Lee Dumpe
Jun 30, 2020
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We shop here every Saturday for our meat and duck eggs. However , last night I made a silly mistake I went into fridge to find the mince was off so couldn't make my mince soup, I thought the mince in fridge was sold to us out of date, thus I called butcher & left a voicemail ... only to discover when my hubby got home, he had bought it frozen and put it in fridge rather than freezer! I didn't know he had bought frozen, feel embarrassed, but I admitted my mistaken to the butcher this morning and apologised for the voicemail. The staff member on phone was lovely and laughed it off with me. a
Louise Macdonald
Jun 10, 2019
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Michelle Anderson-Carroll
Aug 05, 2016
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Ali & co do the butchery for River Croft - they are multi award winning butchers, with a great local reputation which we believe well deserved. All staff are polite, helpful, timely and courteous; the service we have received as well alongside the butchery skills ensures that we will be using them for the foreseeable future. The only word of caution I can offer other producers wishing to use these services is that Ali is brutally honest in his appraisal if the carcasses - both good and bad (we like this as it helps us but it is not everyone's cup of tea as a paying customer).
