Back in the 20's when things were happenin',a young farmers son from Culworth met a nice young schoolmarm from Enstone. They fell in love and decided to get married as folks did back then. So Kathleen Elizabeth Harrison became Mrs. Gordon Barford Wrighton and being the entrepreneurial type they decided to skip the boundaries, move into Oxfordshire and set up a business.

At the time there were various butchers that served the locality and Gordon was warned that there was not enough business in Fritwell to support another butcher "this village ain't big enough for the seven of us boy!" Unfortunately this fortune teller was correct, however of those seven businesses I believe we are the only survivor.

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Butcher Report

We prefer to use freerange, happy meat so Rob places the emphasis on quality when purchasing, we need the quality to ensure that our customers return week on week and although he does his best to keep the price down, compromise is not an option. We don't necessarily stock accredited organic meats as standard but we are happy to aquire whatever you need.

Hog Roasts Report

Wrightons offers 40 years worth of experience in professional catering to provide a unique and unforgettable food service to the customer. Our personal commitment to quality service is reflected by the customers that return year on year - just ask to see some of the letters that we keep receiving! Why not add a dessert to complete your meal?

Book of Remembrance Report

Kate, Gordy and Alex would like friends far and near to be able to share their memories of times with Cathy, funny stories, and how they may have met, or enjoyed times together. The love and support their friends have shown over the last week has really touched them all. Please make a contribution and share your memories using the form here.

Reviews (10)

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Jenny Trimble

Jan 27, 2022

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I was just driving through the village and needed a post office so stopped to use it. The man who served me was super friendly
and so was the other lady who I bought some fresh bread from. The most welcoming post office/shop Ive been to wish I lived nearer but unfortunately Im from Coventry.

Paul Rasteiro

Oct 01, 2021

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Best butchers I've used in years.... Couldn't be more helpful, with amazing produce. Knowledge of meat unsurpassed. Will be using Wrightons for a long time to come.

Lynn Greenfield

Jan 26, 2021

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Excellent butchers very obliging and friendly, we have had a lot of meat from Gordon, lovely and fresh and cut in front of you, so you know what you are getting.
We bought some 8 ounce burgers yesterday and cooked them last night, excellent, best burgers we have tasted for years.

Michele Kennedy

Sep 08, 2020

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Excellent place to visit, all staff are wonderful, just a great place to go to

Vicki Gale

Dec 13, 2019

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We had a hog roast for our wedding reception. GB wrighton came recommend when our caterer cancelled on us 10 days before our wedding. Gordon was quick and helpful in his communication. The food was complimented by all the guests... some of whom are in the butchery industry themselves. Our chef was friendly and chatty with the guests. Would highly recommend. Thank you x

Barbara Cavanagh

Oct 25, 2019

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Excellent services extremely helpful at the post office and the coffee and bacon bitty was lovely all served with a smile.
Very welcoming

Robert Macfarlan

Oct 01, 2019

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Had a lovely veggie breakfast here yesterday as they do vegetarian sausages. Food was cooked to order by lovely friendly lady and tasted delicious!

Penny Gibson

Apr 12, 2019

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Excellent evening learning how to make sausages! Informative, enjoyable and frequently hilarious - thanks to Gordon's expert tuition and guidance - especially through the mysterious process known as 'linking'! Cheers!

Kristine Hemming

Jul 03, 2017

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Did a pig roast for my husband's 50th. Excellent service from start to finish. Took all the worry and hassle away from me and the pig was melt in your mouth perfect.would highly recommended.

Frances Maksinski

Jul 22, 2016

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Went to a wedding at the weekend where Wrightons provided a pig roast (actually 2 pigs!) - the food was SUPERB and Gordon and his assistant were delightful, helpful, clean, tidy, and provided the best possible service we could have asked for. The salads provided with the pig were delicious and the bread rolls perfect. I couldn't fault them in any respect and the pork was definitely the best available.