Shop Gossip
Serving over the doorstep continues
In order to protect our customers and staff, we are continuing to trade over the doorstep, as we have done since March 2020. Customers are asked to que outside and respect the 2m social distancing rule. Pre-ordering can help to reduce waiting and queing time.
Christmas Order Collection Centre
Our Collection Centre is set up at the Old Post Office Yard, Chalybeate Street - almost opposite our shop. Orders have been prepared and are ready for collection anytime from 8am-5pm Tuesday/Wednesday, 22/23 Dec and 8am-2pm Christmas Eve.
Menter Aberystwyth Shopping Experience Award 2020
Proud winners! Thanks to all our loyal customers who have supported us throughout a very testing 2020 and to our dedicated team of staff who have all made this “shopping experience” possible.
Now taking Christmas Orders
Christmas 2020 will be like no other! So help us prepare by sending your orders in early. We will do our best to organise collections and deliveries so that there is no Christmas rush on the pre-Christmas days. It will be more important than ever to be organised this...
Carry your shopping
If you find it difficult to park near the shop or can’t carry the shopping, a member of our staff will be quite prepared to take it to the car for you. Just ask.They love the chance to escape the shop for 5 minutes!!
Delivery days are changing
Note these CHANGES TO DELIVERY DAYS. Please place your order the day before for all deliveries. Diolch. WEDNESDAY Morning - Llanfarian, Llanilar, Llangwyryfon, Llanrhystud, Aberaeron. WEDNESDAY Afternoon - Penrhyncoch, Capel Dewi, Bow Street, Llandre, Talybont, Tre’r...
Lamb Box £99
Box of local Ystwyth Valley Lamb with selection of various cuts and joints (similar to display) available for £99. Pre-order by messenger, email to admin@robrattray.co.uk or 01970 615353.
40 years in butchering
Where has the time gone!!! Left school at 16, was offered a job with Maldwyn and his sister Emma of the Morgan family in North Parade and never looked back. Maldwyn and I today reminisced of the good old days...we both agreed I'd been lucky to have served my...
Pre-order to reduce waiting time
We encourage customers to order in advance, in order to save waiting time at the doorstep. Email us at admin@robrattray.co.uk or phone 01970 615353.
New Opening Hours
Supplying Village Shops
Our products on the shelves at several village shops including Siop Cletwr, Siop Penrhyncoch and Siop Cemaes.
Local Deliveries
We deliver to local customers in our temperature controlled van. Current arrangements are as follows Tuesday - Local Wednesday - north towards Tre'r Ddol, Penrhyncoch and areas on route Thursday - south towards Llanrhystud, Llanilar, Trawscoed and area on route Friday...
Easy shopping
To make shopping and ordering easier, we are now offering a £40 Family Pack similar to display (content will vary from week to week). Pre-order on 01970615353 or email robrattray@hotmail.co.uk
SHOP CHANGES
In order to ensure the safety of both staff and customers, it has been necessary to make changes within the business . Our serving desk has been moved to the door preventing customer access to the shop. Please wait outside and respect the 2 metre rule. We are not now...
Wales YFC Junior Member 2020
Congratulations Elin!! We are all very proud of your achievement in taking the title of Wales YFC Junior Member for 2020. Well done.
Every week is “Pork from Wales” week
This week is"Pork from Wales Week"! But every week is "Pork from Wales" week at Rob Rattray Butchers. Our pork is weekly sourced from Penlan farm, where Brinley and his son Carwyn produce home reared pigs to our particular specification and have been doing so for the...
Poultry MUST go into the fridge!
Notice to all customers..........All poultry need to be refridgerated after collection!! The shed, porch, conservatory etc, etc is NOT cool enough! Take good care of your bird until you are ready to cook it! Then enjoy!
That’s my bird!
Rob calls in with Russell Gibbons to see how the turkeys are doing and picks his bird for Christmas. Arders are prepared and hand picked to suit each customers personal requirements, Choice of local farm Turkeys, Geese, Chickens and Ducks.
2019 Welsh Winter Fair
A few rosettes for the shop window from livestock we bought at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair. Prize winning pigs from our weekly pig suppliers, Brinley & Carwyn Davies, Penlan. Champion Welsh Black o Teulu Evans, Tynant, Talybont. Welsh Black & other prize winners from...
Christmas Orders
Christmas Orders now coming in. Free range farm Turkeys yet again this year from Russell Gibbons of Brynblodau. He has supplied us with turkeys for over 20 years and quality and flavour is always of the highest standard.
HCC Craft Butchery Course for Trystan
Our Trainee Butcher Trystan Davies attended the HCC Craft Butchery Course at Cardiff last week, where he learnt new skills and gained a greater understanding of the trade. On Radio Cardiff today he spoke of how he enjoys the job " I work with Rob on the farm as well....
Robert Rattray FRAgS
At the 2019 Royal Welsh Show Rob was very honoured to have been awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Agricultural Societies (FRAgS) for his continued contribution to the practice and development of agriculture.
Who knows where the Little Theatre was in Aberystwyth?
Jess Conrad makes a nostalgic trip to Aberystwyth after 62 years and pops in the shop and gets chatting. None of us remember the Little Theatre, where his performing career started, but we made enquiries and Paul's mother is able to tell us the exact location, where...
Lleyn-x-Beltex from our own farm
Lleyn-x-Beltex lamb from our own farm on the way to our shop this morning. #Lovelambweek
Good trade at Welshpool Beltex Sale
Rattrays Beltex rams were in demand at the Welsh Beltex Club sale at Welshpool on Monday with Rattrays Dynamite, selling for £1,300 to Robert Coney of Pembrokeshire who has used Rattray sires in the past to produce championship carcasses at the Royal Welsh Winter...
How much more local can we be?
Lamb for the shop during this time of year produced for us, by Colin davies on his farm overlooking the town.
New kit for Aberystwyth Youth
Rob Rattray presenting new team kit to Steffan as Captain of Aberystwyth RFC Youth Team.
How things were done in the 1950’s
An old photo that came to hand recently of Rob's late mother and the family, neighbours and friends preparing poultry for Christmas. How things have changed over the years.
Happy Christmas to all our customers!!
Well, that's Christmas done and dusted for another year!! Thanks to all our customers for your support and loyalty again this year. Enjoy the festivities and let the fun begin! Thanks to all our staff for your extra effort and hard work during the 12 days of...
Competition Winner
Congrats to Emyr Evans on winning our free range farm Turkey in our Facebook Christmas Competition.
Early birds are arriving
Turkeys are starting to arrive! George Gibbons of Brynblodau delivers some of the first of this seasons turkeys. The Gibbons family have been supplying us with fresh free range farm turkeys for over 20 years. That says is all!! The quality of their turkeys has been...
Winter Fair Beef for Christmas
Beef Cattle from the Royal Welsh Winter Fair maturing for Christmas. Choice of the best beef produced in Wales will be on offer at our shop for Christmas. Pre-order in advance.
Rattrays Cymraes takes Reserve Champion
An in-lamb home bred Shearling Ewe from the Rattray flock takes the Reserve Champion award at the Welsh Beltex Club In-lamb Show and Sale at Welshpool today. Rattrays Cymraes in a Dooley Thurstan daughter and out of one of the oldest ewes in the flock, Rattrays Nesta....
Royal Welsh Winter Fair Champions on the way to the shop
Royal Welsh Show's Champion Single Pig, produced by our weekly suppliers, Brinley and Carwyn Davies, Penlan and Champion Pair Pigs, produced by local breeder Myrddin James, Llangeitho, bought by Rob Rattray and now being prepared for our customers for Christmas.
What do you think of this bird Joe?
Friendly banter between staff and customer keeps everyone happy! Both Paul and Joe seem impressed with this bird!
Stockjudging skills!
Super proud of both Steffan and Elin on your success at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair this week, both winning their respective age groups in the YFC Lamb Carcasse Stockjudging competitions. Well done both!
Winter Fair Pig Champions!!
Huge congratulations to Brinley and family of Penlan Farm on winning the Supreme Champion Single Pig at the Welsh Winter Fair this week. The Davies family at Penlan have been our weekly suppliers of pigs for over 20 years and their pigs are consistenty of this...
Rob Rattray judges English Winter Fair
"It was a great to have the opportunity to judge such an excellent line-up of cattle at this weekend's English Winter Fair" said Rob " and the Supreme Champion was just full of meat and the ideal type of animal to suit my trade. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole weekend...
Richard’s beef this weekend
Richard Tudor, Glanystwyth pops in to see what Rob thinks of his Welsh Black beef. "Cracking beef with plenty of marbling" said Rob. Will be in the shop this weekend.
Got a mention in yesterday’s Telegraph
Why the 'Biarritz of Wales' is one of Britain's best-kept secrets ".....there's Rattrays the butcher (do not pass without purchasing his treacle cured bacon)................"...
Rob’s own lamb
Lamb from our own farm at the shop this week
When we are made to look small!
Gareth Ward of Ynyshir Restaurant with Rooms, recently named Chef of the Year in the 2019 Good Food Guide calls in to discuss his order and makes even Rob and Paul look small!
Local Heroes in Daily Telegraph
Chuffed with the mention in yesterday's Daily Telegraph! Thanks Gareth Ward of Ynyshir Restaurant and Rooms for your support. Congratulations on Good Food Guide Chef of the Year. Gareth says in the Daily Telegraph yesterday... "I go to Rob Rattray for gorgeously fatty...
Nick Zalick pops in
Great to have a surprise visit from Nick Zalick at the shop today! Nick helped me immensely as a young butcher in the 80 & 90’s, training us new techniques in boning, cutting and displaying our lamb. He was a great support as I ventured into my own business in 1991....
Rattray’s Cymro takes the championship
Overall Champion at Welsh Beltex Premier Sale in Welshpool today, Lot 172. Home bred Shearling Ram “Rattray’s Cymro” (RAT.C017) sired by our own Rattray’s Mr Urdd and out of Hackney Wish List.
Happy Customer!
Ffiona Lisa Henson reviewed Rob Rattray Butchers – 5 star Mathew recommended me on what steak he thought was best to choose, from they're delicious looking selection, for our night in.. I've got to say he was spot on, it was absolutely delicious. We both enjoyed our...
Judging Beltex Premier Sale
Rob has the honour of judging the Beltex Sheep Society Premier Sale at Carlisle on today. Fantastic show of top quality sheep.
Ystwyth Valley Lamb at the Royal Welsh Show
Ystwyth Valley Lamburgers and Lamb Rolls available at the Royal Welsh Show this week. Little Eateries catering van at Entrance 1 to Glamorgan Hall.
Wedding Fayre Pork Pie
Last week's challenge - a Pork Pie fit for the local Vet's wedding reception! Congratulations Gethin and Nia James and thanks for the opportunity to contribute to your special day!
Mr Urdd Sausages here this week
Mr Urdd sausages here his week. Give the kids a special treat before setting off for the Eisteddfod! Good luck to all those compeeting.
BBQ or Sunday roast?
Whatever the weather, there’s plenty of choice today .... from Sunday roasts to BBQ cuts. Enjoy the Bank Holiday weekend.
Fancy a BBQ?
Selection of our own handmade BBQ products waiting for you.
Aber Town FC in Welsh Cup final
Good luck to Aberystwyth Town Football Club playing in the Welsh Cup Final this afternoon. Pob lwc prynhawn 'ma..
BBQ weather is here!
Soaring temperatures can only mean one thing! BBQ time! Choice of burgers, kebabs, sausage and lots more. Call in now or give us a ring to pre-order.
Special offer
Today’s Special. Our own home cooked Corned Beef Hash. 2 for £5.00
Team Rattray!
Team Rattray supporting Aber u 17's rugby team win against Crymych last night. Well done boys and all the best in the semi-final.
Happy Easter
Easter Opening Hours Open Thursday 8am - 5.30pm Closed Good Friday Open Easter Saturday 8am - 4pm Closed Easter Monday Open Tuesday 8.30am - 5pm
4.8 out of 5 for our Pork Pie
A review on Instrgram gives us 4.8 out of 5 for our Pork Pies!! "Dyma beth oedd Byrbryd o'r radd flaenaf draw yn Aberystwyth. Mae'r cigydd yn adnabyddus yn y dre am grefftio Porc Pei blasus. Roedd y crwst yn ddigon friwsiog a dennau a oedd yn gyfuniad da gyda'r...
Mother’s day treats!
Don't forget Mother's day tomorrow! Treat your Mum's to a Sunday Roast with some of our local Welsh Beef, Lamb, Pork or Chicken.
Beast from the East
Beat the Beast from the East Keep warm with a Meat Feast
Celebrate St David’s Day
Celebrate St David's Day with a hearty meal of traditional Welsh Cawl.
Ham & Egg Pie
Try a slice of our own home-made Ham & Egg Pie for lunch.
Human’s of Aberystwyth!
Dennis is featured as this week's Humans of Aberystwyth! Brilliant den! "This morning I've been delivering meat to one of the local restaurants who order from us on a weekly basis There's the van to unload now and meat to prepare. Yes the pork is free range. I've...
Countryfile Winter Diaries
What are these two up to? Rob explaining the finer qualities of red meat to Jules Hudson on the Hybu Cig Cymru stand (Meat Promotion Wales) at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair. You can see their feature on Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef coming up tomorrow night, as the...
1st prize Beltex Shearling at Beeston
First prize Shearling Ewe at Beltex Society In-lamb sale at Beeston this morning. Lot no 42 RAT B024. Rattrays Beaujolais. Scanned in-lamb to Belgian import BE1051-0367. Rattrays Beaujolais is a homebred ewe out of Rattrays Thatchers Gold (RAT T024) and sired by...
In-lamb Ewes for Beeston Sat 6th January
4 In-lamb Shearling Ewes getting ready for sale at Beeston Castle on Saturday 6 January. Lots no 42-45. Show 9am. Sale 11.00 am. Full catalogue http://beltexsheepsociety.co.uk/down…/BeestonILSaleCat18.pdf
Happy New Year
Wishing all our customers a very happy New Year! Thanking you for your loyal and continued support throughout the year. It is very much appreciated. Enjoy your new year celebrations and we look forward to seeing you all again in 2018. Diolch.
Another Christmas done and dusted!!
Well, there we are.... another Christmas over and done with. All ready for a sit down, a bite to eat and a drink or two together. Thanks to all the staff for your loyalty and hard work over the last week. Happy Christmas. Enjoy the holiday and we'll see you all on...
Happy Christmas to you!
Wishing all our customers a very Happy Christmas and thanks for your loyal support over the Chrsitmas period and throughout the year. Enjoy your Christmas celebrations!
Collect your orders today!!
Today's opening hours 7.00am to 6.00 pm. Not open Sunday. Remember to collect your orders today. Just a few free range turkeys still available. Boneless turkey breasts. Selection of prime award winning Welsh Black Beef, our own Home-cured Gammons, Our own Sweet,...
Alexanders 12th day of Christmas
Beverley Hemmings, winner of the Alexanders Estate Agents 12th day of Christmas prize, collecting her winning turkey from us on Saturday afternoon. Massive congratulations! Well done!. So exciting and to think your sister had to contact from Spain to inform of your...
Look after your poultry!!
All poultry MUST be kept refrigerated after collection!! The garage, shed, conservatory or the boot of the car are NOT cold enough. The weather is too mild. Give the birds the care they deserve!! Happy Christmas to you all and enjoy your Christmas dinners!
A bird on each arm
Boys at their happiest this time of year.....with a bird on each arm!! Christmas poultry started to arrive.
Pre’ping the beef
Rob and his team busy boning out and prep’ing the Winter Fair beef at our Meat Unit ready for Christmas trade. 21 day hung and nicely marbled joints off the cattle bought at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair.
Gift vouchers available
Struggling for ideas? Why not give a Rob Rattray Butchers Gift Voucher this Christmas? Beth am roi Taleb i siop Rob Rattray y Nadolig yma? Anrheg defnyddiol i'w wario unrhyw adeg.
Winter Fair Beef
Winter Fair Beef ready for Christmas. Welsh Black Champion and other award winners produced in Ceredigion. Pre-order to be sure of a joint of our top quality beef this Christmas.
Russell Gibbons and his double breasted birds
Russell and the family at Brynblodau, Tregaron, have supplied us with fresh farm turkeys for almost 20 years. Consistency of quality is first and foremost with them and each birds is hand selected to suit every customer's needs. Treat yourself to one this Christmas!....
Top price at Welshpool In-Lamb sale
Top price of £900 with an in-lamb Beltex Shearling ewe from the flock selling to a young and enthusastic breeder from Anglesey. Good luck to all the buyers and thank for your support.
Welsh Black Champion in shop for Christmas
Chuffed to have bought the Welsh Black Champion at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair yesterday. 592kg pure bred steer, Hendre Eirian Erian, shown by Emyr Owen of Glanconwy.
Christmas Pork & Bacon
Prize winning baconers and porkers from our weekly supplier Brinley Davies, Penlan, bought at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair. Brinley won the Reserve Champion single Pig at the Fair which was bought at the auction by Rob Rattray. Brinley is our weekly supplier of pigs...
Beltex In-Lamb Shearling for Welshpool
4 Beltex In-Lamb Shearling Ewes heading for Welsh Beltex Club Sale at Welshpool on Monday 4th December 2017. All four scanned in-lamb to carry single lambs. Lots No 1829 - 1932. Show 10.30. Sale 12 noon.
Brynblodau Turkeys
Orders now been taken for our fresh farm turkeys - supplied by Russell Gibbons of Brynblodau Farm, Tregaron. Free Range Fresh Local Farm Turkeys. Free range local Geese, Chickens & Ducks also available. Call us on 01970 615353 or email your order to...
Top Class Christmas Beef from Welsh Winter Fair
Back home from another fantastic Royal Welsh Winter Fair! What a show of livestock!....So enjoy going through those lines of cattle seeing and handling top quality stock and selecting the type of animals that suit our business. Pleased to have bought 5 cattle today...
Reserve Champion Single Pig from the Winter Fair
Reserve Champion Single Pig makes his way to the shop. Bought out of the auction at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair this morning along with 5 others all from the same sty at Penlan Farm, Talsarn. Huge congrats to Brinley, Carwyn, Eifiona and all the family on their...
Order now for Christmas
Christmas orders now being taken. Free Range Fresh Local Farm Turkeys from Brynblodau Farm. Free range local Geese, Chickens & Ducks. Call us on 01970 615353 or email your order to admin@robrattray.co.uk or pm.
Try the Pork Ciabattas at Spartacus
Mike Blair from Spartacus, Aberystwyth choosing a superb leg of pork for his new line of pulled pork ciabattas . Pork locally sourced from Pen Lan farm here in Ceredigion. "I have a feeling it's going to be good!! It's great I can just walk into Rob Rattray's and...
Siop y Bont
Selection of our own home cured bacon on sale now at Siop y Bont, Ponthrydfendigaid
Siop Clettwr
Support your local shops. Good luck to Siop Clettwr and Cafe on its recent re-opening in new premises. Fantastic selection of all types of groceries available including our own Home-Cured Bacon, variety of own own home-made sausages, local quality Welsh beef mince,...
Coloured Breed Sale at Llandovery
Blue Texels For Sale at Llandovery on Sunday, 1st October. 3 Yearlings & 2 Aged Ewes. Lot Nos 1092-1096. MV accredited. Also Ram Lamb and Aged Ram (lot no 1118-1119)
Sausage makers
The sausage boys busy at it! All hand mixed and hand made from our own best quality pork, sourced locally from Penlan Farm.
Beltex Sale at Ruthin 19 Sept
7 Shearling Rams and 5 Ewes for Beltex Sale at Ruthin TOMORROW, Tuesday 19th. Sale at 12.30. Show at 10am. Full catalogue http://docs.wixstatic.com/…/59d5d8_db7ef66d04734096b8bd5b70…
Beltex Shearling ewes for sale
5 Shearling Ewes for sale at the Welsh beltex Club Sale in Ruthin on Tuesday 19 September. Show at 10.00 am and Sale at 12.30 Full catalogue http://docs.wixstatic.com/…/59d5d8_db7ef66d04734096b8bd5b70…
Lamb on offer
This weekends Special Offer Whole legs our local lamb £9.99kg
“Best ever Pork Pie”!! says Rachel
Some people ❤ #chocolate but my weakness is #porkpie . Thank you #rob Rattray butchers #aberystwyth for beautiful crisp pastry, tasty filling and surely the best ever pork pie in Wales says Rachel Beyonce Hubbard
Spring lamb now available
Finest quality Spring lamb now available. Naturally produced by Gwyn and Enid Jones and their son Gareth on the fertile pastures of Morfa Farm, Llanrhystud where they say "we pride ourselves on the responsible nature of our farming and our relationships with local...
Hot Welsh Lamb Superfood Salad
Welsh Lamb & Beef recipe Ingredients 225g (8oz) Lean Welsh Lamb leg steaks, cut into thin strips 5ml (1tsp) Olive oil 15ml (1tbsp) Soy sauce – sugar free and low salt 100g (4oz) Quinoa 30ml (2tbsp) Pumpkin seeds 30ml (2tbsp) Sunflower seeds 4 Cooked beetroots, cubed 1...
Mother’s Day Treat
Treat your Mum to what every Mum enjoys..... a Sunday Roast with the family. Choose from locally sourced Ystwyth Valley Lamb, local Ceredigion Beef, Welsh Pork from Penlan and free range Chicken. and don't forget the washing up..just this once!!
St Davis Day Sausage
Celebrate St Davids Day with our special recipe St Davids Day sausage from local Penlan Pork, fresh leeks and local Welsh Cheese.
Full of festive treats
Our festive feast!! This afternoons display of fresh poultry.
Cooked Meats for Christmas
Our home cooked Game pies, Gala pies, Pork & Apricot Pies, Pork pies, Cooked Ham Joints and assorted Patchwork Pates now in stock for Christmas.
Winter Fair Champion Pig en-route to Rob Rattrays for Christmas
Pleased to have bought the Supreme Champion Single Pig at this afternoon's auction at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair. Ten award winning pigs bought and are now en-route to the shop for Christmas so that we can offer our customers the very best Wales has to offer in pork,...
Royal Welsh Winter Fair Pig Champion
Huge congratulations to Brinley Davies, his son Carwyn and daughter Eifiona of Penlan Farm, Talsarn on winning the Supreme Single Pig Championship at today's Royal Welsh Winter Fair. What an achievement on their very first time of showing! But comes as no surprise as...
YFC Lamb Carcasse Judging
Congratulations Ceredigion YFC taking 3rd place in the Royal Welsh Fair Winter Lamb Carcasse Competition. Dyfrig Williams, Huw Lewis (3rd under 21), Steffan Rattray (2nd under 18) and Elin Rattray receive their team awards from 2016 RWAS Lady Ambassador.
Beltex Champion at Llanilar Show
"Rattrays Beauty Spot" today took Beltex Breed Championship in a strong section at Llanilar Show. "Beauty Spot" is out of our homebred dam "Rattrays Pepsi" and sired by Airyolland Slighshot.
25 years in business
Today Rob Rattray celebrated 25 years in business. Thanks to all the loyal customers who have supported us over the years. We very much appreciated your loyalty and know many customers have been loyal throughout the entire period.
Beltex at Aberystwyth Show
Congratulations to the Aberystwyth Show committe on organising a fantastic show of sheep. We enjoyed a good day of showing coming away with Reserve Male Beltex Champion in a strong section of over 80 entries with home-bred Shearling Ram "Rattrays Alfred". Third in...
Blue Texels at Aberystwyth Show
"Rattrays Aldaniti" claims Reserve Male Championship in the Blue Texel Section at Aberystwyth Show
Stockjudging skills
Steffan Rattray proved his knowledge and skill in identifying quality stock by winning the Sheep Stockjudging competition at Ceredigion YFC's county rally on Saturday and along with fellow team members, Rhys and Huw Lewis, brought the team trophy back to Trisant YFC....
The Harrow at Little Bedwyn
Our Ystwyth Valley Lamb served at the Michelin Star Restaurant of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn in Marlborough, Wiltshire this week. Roger Jones is a valued customer who receives his supply of Ystwyth Valley lamb by courier on a regular basis.
Today’s Cooked Meats
Ful range of cooked meats and meat products available today include Steak & ale Pie, Sausage Rolls, Cooked Beef, Ham & Turkey, Brawn, Faggots, Scotch Eggs, Pork Pies, Quiches and others
£2.00/kg off Lamb Chops
£2.00 per kg OFF our own LAMB CHOPS today£2.00 y kilo ODDI AR ein GOLWYTHION Cig Oen heddiw
Mr Urdd sausage this week
This week's range of sausages include Mr Urdd; Pork; Lamb, Mint & Honey; Pork & Leek; Slimmers Pork and Slimmers Welsh Dragon
Easter Opening hours
Thursday 24th March 2016 8.00-5.30 pm GOOD FRIDAY CLOSED EASTER SATURDAY 8.00-4.00pm EASTER SUNDAY CLOSED EASTER MONDAY CLOSED Tuesday, 29th March 2016 8.30 - 5.00...
The Glengower Hotel, Aberystwyth
Congratulations to The Glengower on a fantastic job of refurbishment! Certainly recommend a visit and find out more on their website http://glengower.co.uk/our-suppliers/
Y Ffarmers “Cosy Welsh Pub”
Congratulations to Rhodri and Esther at Y Ffarmers, Llanfihangel-y-Creuddyn, on being named by Walesonline.co.uk as one of the "18 gorgeously cosy Welsh Pubs you'll never want to leave". Proud of our local and of being able to supply them with a truly local...
Today Only
TODAY ONLY. Special Offer£12.50's worth of our own Home-Made Sausages for £9.99.
Wales-v-England!
Byddwn yn cau am 3 o'r gloch pnawn fory er mwyn i'r staff gael fynd i wylio'r gem rygbi. We will close at 3.00 pm TOMORROW, so that the staff can watch the game.
Today’s window
Choice of Ystwyth valley lamb from our own farm, Penlan pork, local Ceredigion beef from Morfa, Llanrhystud and free range Cefnllan chickens this weekend. Six Nation sausages. Also Chorizo sausage; Slimmers Pork; Lamb, mint & honey; Pork & leek; Pork; Slimmers...
Six Nation Sausages
Our own rugby treat... .......home-made Six Nation sausage ........available during Internation Rugby season only. A flavoursome Pork sausage with a dusting of international flavours, dominated by the power and flavour of the finest quality locally sourced Welsh...
MacRattrays Haggis
Rob can proudly follow his ancestry back to the early 1800's in Dundee, Scotland and has created his very own recipe for his home-made MacRattray Haggis. Available this week only. Pre-order now.
Welcome Dennis
Dennis Hodges joined us at the new year as a new member of staff. He come with over 30 years experience in the meat industry having worked in both the retail and wholesale butchery trade in Hereford throughout his career. Having spent a lifetime holidaying on the...
Well Done Y Ffarmers
Well done Y Ffarmers!. Listed in The Telegraph's "Top Chef's Favourite Restaurants". Da iawn chi. Elisabeth Luard, food writer, recommends: 9.Y Ffarmers, Aberystwyth Veteran food writer Elisabeth Luard is a long time resident of North Wales, and likes to head for her...
New Year Opening Hours
Closed today.Open tomorrow 8.30-5.00Open Wednesday 8.30-5.00Open Thursday 8.00-3.00Closed New Years DayOpen Saturday 8.00-4.00
Staff Greetings
Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda wrth y tim i gyd. Diolch i chi gyd am eich cefnogaeth yn 2015.Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Rattray team. Thanks to all our customers for their support in 2015.
YFC Carcass Judging
Rattray juniors proved their ability to recognise a good lamb carcass, by succeeding in the Wales YFC Lamb Carcass Judging competition at this week's Royal Welsh Winter Fair. Elin at the young age of 13 won the Under 21 Section, beating experienced opposition from...
We’re off to Rob Rattray’s shop for Christmas
"Come with us to Rob Rattray's shop, They say all the best birds go there for Christmas." Order now ......admin@robrattray.co.uk ..........01970 615353
Welsh Chef of the Year finalist
Congratulations to customers, Nathan and Charlie of the Belle Vue Royal Hotel who have earnt a place in this years Grand Final of the Welsh Chef of the year competition, Nathan Davies says "Rob Rattray butchers we couldn't have done it with out you! Your lamb was a...
40 days to Christmas
40 days to Christmas!!Order your meat and poultry now. Then that's sorted!Phone 01970 615353 email admin@robrattray.co.uk
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales Annual Conference
Rob demonstrating his butchery skills at the Annual Conference of Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales last week.
Sausage Boys enjoy this week’s speciality!!
Our Sausage Boys really enjoying this week's speciality.........Sweet Burning Chariots Sausage!! Enjoy them boys.
Male Champion at Worcester’s Beltex Sheep Sale
Male Champion and Reserve Supreme Champion at Worcester's Beltex Society Sale on Friday with a home-bred Shearling Ram, Rattrays Worthington.
Reserve Male Champion at Welsh beltex Sale
First prize Ram Lamb and Reserve Male Champion with "Rattrays Alligator" RAT A005 at Welsh Beltex Club sale yesterday. Sired by our stock ram Dooley Thurston and out of homebred dam Rattrays Patsy. Sold at £1,000 to judge Huw Owen, Red House Farm, Aberhafesp and son...
Good trade at Welsh Beltex Sale
Good demand for our Beltex Shearling Rams at Welshpool yesterday with all rams sold to an average of £883. Top priced was this years show ram, Rattrays Wally selling at £1,050 to Owens, Sandilands.whilst another two topped the £1000 with Rattrays Wesley joining the...
Rattrays Beltex female sells to Scotland
The sale of Beltex Shearling Ewes from the Rattray flock met a good demand at the Welsh Beltex Club Sale at Welshpool yesterday. Nine females sold to an average of £361. First in the ring was RAT W054 who will have a change of air, joining a flock in...
Rattray’s Beltex progeny succeed
It was great to see progeny of the Rattrays Beltex flock receiving rosettes at the pre-Sale Show at Welshpool on Wednesday. Winning the Female Championship was Tywi Wispa from Ioan Jones, who is sired by Rattrays Stan the Man, sold to the Tywi flock at the 2013 Welsh...
Blue Texels for Sale at Worcester
Nine smart Blue Texels all sired by an imported ram 4212-0812 whi is from the well known Dutch breeder Kreuze (26173) will be offered for sale at Worcester tomorrow.
Beltex Rams for sale
9 Beltex Shearling Rams for sale at Welshpool on Wednesday next, 2nd September. Lots 125-133. Show 12 noon. Sale 2pm. Full catalogue available onlinehttp://www.beltex.co.uk/Welshpool_Beltex_Catalogue_2015.pdf
Beltex Ram Lambs for sale
"Rattrays Alligator" (RAT.A005) 1st prize ram lamb at Llanilar Show and 3rd at Royal Welsh Show entered as lot no 265 in Welsh Beltex Sale at Welshpool, 2nd September 2015.. Sired by Dooley Thurston (DOO T082) and our homebred dam Rattrays Patsy (RAT P022) who is out...
Beltex Shearling Ewes for sale
10 Shearling Ewes (Lots No 43 - 52) entered for Welsh Beltex Club Sale at Welshpool 2nd September 2015. Catalogue available onlinehttp://www.beltex.co.uk/Welshpool_Beltex_Catalogue_2015.pdf
Good luck Mathew
Mathew Jones leaves us today after 8 years in our employment, to follow a change in career, undertaking a degree course in Computer Studies at Aberystwyth University. We hope you will keep in touch Mathew and call in on a regular basis. Good luck with your new...
Blue Texel Shearling for sale at Worcester
9 home-bred Blue Texel Shearling Ewes heading for the Society Sale at Worcester on Friday 4th September. Lots No 190-198.. Full details in the catalogue http://www.blue-texel-sheep.com/sa…/worcester-sale. All out of our imported ram 4212-0812 and our own home-bred...
Ambassador for Porc.Wales
Porc.Wales Click here to read more about the butchers in Wales who sell quality local pork - likeRob Rattray Butchers in Aberystwyth! http://porc.wales/en/meat-greet/shops/rob-rattray-butcher
Interbreed Group Chamiponship at Llanilar Show
Rattrays Beltex beat 13 other breed group to win the Interbreed Group Championship at Llanilar Show on Saturday with a group of 3 home bred shearling sheep comprising a shearling ram Rattrays Wally (RAT W019) and two shearling ewes Rattrays Winni (RAT W044) and...
1st prize Beltex Ram Lamb at Llanilar Show
Rattrays Alligator (RAT A005) wins the Beltex Ram Lamb Class at Llanilar Show on Saturday. Will be offered for sale at the Welsh beltex Club Sale at Welshpool on Wednesday 2nd September 2015. Bred from one of our favourite home-bred ewes, Rattrays Patsy (RAT P022)...
Llanilar Show – AOB Championship
Rattrays Blue Texels win the Championship for Any Other Continental or British Lowland Breed at Llanilar Show on Saturday with a home bred Blue Texel Shearling Ewe, Rattrays X-Rated out of our our home bred ewe and an imported ram
Beltex for sale at Welshpool
9 Shearling Rams (RAT W001 RAT W003 RAT W005 RAT W008 RAT W009 RAT W019 RAT W011 RAT W013 RAT W023) 10 Shearling Ewes (RAT W054 RAT W052 RAT W043 RAT W040 RAT W037 RAT W035 RAT W030 RAT W029 RAT W014 RAT...
NSA Ram Sale
10 Beltex-x-Charolais and 5 Beltex-x Shearling entered for sale at the NSA Sale at Builth Wells on 21st September 2015
Beltex and Blue Texel for Sale
A selection of Beltex,Beltex-x and Blue Texel Shearling Rams, Shearling Ewes and Ram Lambs for Sale at home and at various sales this autumn. Prospective puirchasers welcome to see our stock at any time by prior appointment.
Wales YFC Beltex Stockjudging winner
So very, very proud of Elin, winning the Wales YFC Under 16 Beltex Sheep Stockjudging Trophy at this year's Royal Welsh Show. A faboulous achievement at only 12 yrs! Winning at county level in Ceredigion, where standard of competitors is always high, was a great...
Know where your meat come from when you eat at the Royal Welsh Show
Little Eateries's food village on Avenue A, near Entrance M (close to rear entrance of Flower Tent) at the Royal Welsh Show this week. Ystwyth Valley lamb supplied by us and Jonathan and Beth Little are offering lambrolls and lamburgers, and local Welsh...
Our lamb down in price
£2.00 PER KG off all our LAMB. All our lamb is produced locally on Ystwyth Valley farms. This week's lamb is produced by Colin Davies at Troedrhiwfronfrech....no more than 2 mile from our shop.
Thanks and good luck Jonathan
It'll be all change next week as Jonathan Theobald leaves us at the end of this week, after almost 9 years of loyal service. He joined us on leaving school and has been a reliable and faithful member of our team ever since. He now leaves us to continue his...
All the best Jonathan
Jonathan Theobald will leave at the end of this week to further his education in what has been his lifetime interest, Agriculture. Jonathan joined us 9 years ago on leaving school and we shall now miss his loyalty to the business and his reliability at all times. ...
Success at Aberystwyth Show
Good day at Aberystwyth Show yesterday. Beltex Female Champion & Reserve Breed Champion with Shearling Ewe, Rattray's Wenolwen in a very strong section of 67 entries.
Interbreed Group of Three Championship
Interbreed Champion Group of Three at Aberystwyth Show yesterday with a Blue Texel Group of three lambs beating strong opposition from 18 other breed groups.
Like mother, like daughter
At the 2011 Show our shearling ewe, Rattrays Presidents Lady, won the Beltex Female and Reserve Breed Championship. Yesterday her daughter, Wenolwen, follows in his footsteps, bringing home the exact 2015 awards.
Our Meat supplied for Aberystwyth Show
Local produce at Aberystwyth Show tomorrow supplied by Rob Rattray Butchers. Beefburgers, Lamburgers, Hog Roast and Lamb rolls supplied to Jonathan & Beth Little of Event Eateries, Lampeter using locally sourced meat. Lamb produced by Colin Davies,...
Experienced Butcher required
Experienced Butcher required to join our team of staff, working at retail shop in Aberystwyth town and at the meat cutting unit. If you know of anyone who may be interested contact us
Glengower Raft Race
Despite all the staff's efforts in constructing and launching their fine crafted raft.................it unfortunately proved not to be seaworthy.!! After abandoning ship, the team of sausage-makers were left to salvage the shipwreck....and their pride.! Don't...
Ffermio Saturday 12.30
Ffermio. Repeated today 12.30. S4C. "This week,..........Meinir Howells calls on the Rattray family near Aberystwyth to see their award-winning Beltex sheep."
Welsh Beltex Club Flock Visit
Members visited the farm on Bank Holiday Monday to see Rattrays Beltex, winners of the Welsh beltex Club Large Flock Competition 2013 & 2014 in their working clothes. Members were briefed by Rob on the breeding lines of all stock and given an opportunity to see...
Lamb Cutting Demonstration
During the Welsh Beltex Club Flock Visit Day, Rob also demonstrated his butchery skills and explained to members the various method he uses to butcher and market prime lambs for the shop.
BBQ to follow Welsh Beltex Club visit
The afternoon was completed with some light refreshments and Barbaque followed by a well supported Club meeting
This week’s suppliers
Beef this week from William Jenkins, Neuadd yr Ynys, Tre'r Ddol Pork this week from Brinley Davies, Fferm Penlan, Talsarn Spring Lamb from Alwyn Davies, Brenan, New Cross
Welsh Black Beef
Welsh Black Beef available this week, from the local and renowned Neuadd herd of William Jenkins, Neuadd yr Ynys, Talieisin.
“The 45 best restaurants in Wales right now”
Congratulations to customers Baravin, Aberystwyth and The Harbourmaster, Aberaeron Y Ffarmers, Llanfihnagel-y-Creuddyn Gwesty Cymru, and Ultracomida, Pier Street, Aberystwyth on being named as "The 45 best restaurants in Wales right now" ...
First of our Spring Lamb
Local Welsh lamb for the Easter weekend in stock First of this season's spring lamb from Morfa, Llanrhystud this week.
Breakfast Week 25-31 Jan
Enjoy a hearty breakfast with a choice of our own home-cured bacon and home made sausages with free range Birchgrove eggs. The sweet cured bacon or our speciality treacle cured is a popular choice.
McRattrays Haggis
This week only! Our own home made traditional McRattrays Haggis.
Rattray’s Beltex win Wales’ Large Flock Competition
"Rattrays Beltex" winners of the Welsh Beltex Club Large Flock Competition. The flock competition was judged by Mr John Hall of Carlisle, President of the Beltex Sheep Society in the autumn and the flock are seen here at the jime of judging.
This week’s sausage
This week's sausages selection"Slimmers" Pork & "Slimmers" Pork, Lemon Pepper & Chive Cumberland (Plain Pork) Pork & Leek Lamb, Mint & Honey
Happy New Year
Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous new year and thanking you for your support throughout 2014. Blwyddyn Newydd Dda..
Opening Hours
Tuesday 23td Dec 7.00 - 5.30 Christmas Eve 7.00 - 3.00 (Orders to be collected by 2pm) Christmas Day & Boxing Day Closed Saturday 27th Dec 8.00 - 2.00 Sunday 28th Dec Closed Monday 29th Dec ...
7 days to go – Not too late to order!
Its not too late to place your Christmas order at Rob Rattray Butchers. There is still time to shop and still time to place your order. We have a good selection of all poultry and game available and plenty of well hung and matured prize winning Beef. Call...
Rob Rattray Butchers gift vouchers for Christmas
Stuck for a last minute gift?............what about a Rob Rattray Gift Voucher?. Available for any amount and can be spent as you wish............on one shop or over several shoppings! Give someone a git they will apprecaite and enjoy! Available all year...
Christmas Beef
Our Winter Fair Beef hanging in the Unit and will be ready for cutting later this week. For your favourite joint for Christmas and New Year place your order now to ensure a joint to suit your requirements.
Royal Welsh Winter Fair Reserve Supreme Champion (Champion Steer) exhibited by Aeron & Berwyn Hughes, Cwmhendryd and bought by Rob Rattray, killed out at 68.4% (624kg live weight, 427kg dead weight).
“I’ve got the best breast her and I’m off to Rob Rattray’s shop this xmas”!!
Have you ordered your Christmas poultry yet? Its not too late! Phone now 01970 615353, email orders@robrattray.co.uk, text 07980300951 or on facebook.
8 Cattle from Royal Welsh Winter Fair
We'll have the best of Welsh Beef in the shop for Christmas!! Eight cattle bought at Welsh Winter Fair this week including Reserve Supreme Champion (Champion Steer) and Reserve Champion Steer, both from Aeron & Berwyn Hughes of Cwmhendryd, Lampeter. What an...
Rattray’s Beltex produce Champion carcasse
Congratulations to one of our suppliers, Rob Lewis, Glanelan, Rhayader on winning the Champion Lamb Carcasse at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair. What an achievement - 11 entries and 11 rosettes (including Champion Single and Reserve Champion Pair)...............and all 11...
Another prize winner from the Winter Fair
Dai Jones, Llanilar takes a look over another of our purchases - the Winter Fair's Reserve Champion Steer, a Charolias-x steer, from Cwmhendryd being shown off here by handler Cai Edwards.
Rattrays birds have better breasts!!!
Order your Christmas Meat & Poultry Now. Free range Turkeys from Brynblodau Farm. Free range local farm geese, ducks, chickens & game. Also prime Welsh bbef.
Our very own free range Chick on the run!
Our own free range chicken on the run around town today taking orders for Christmas!
“This is the future of the sheep industry, ladies and gentlemen.”
WOULD-BE FARMER WOWS JUDGES: Eight-year-old Mugginton boy steals shows for impressive sheep handling. Harvey Heath is taking the farming world by storm...............................................Judge Robert Rattray, a butcher and sheep breeder from Wales – who...
English Winter Fair Facebook post
Taking on the task of judging the live sheep classes is Aberystwyth-based award winning butcher Robert Rattray.Rob opened his own butchers shop in the town in 1991 and farms to supply the business, running a commercial flock of some 300 Texel Mules put to a Beltex tup...
Welsh Black Beef this week
Welsh Black Beef available now sourced from neighbour Richard Tudor of Glanystwyth, New Cross, who produces lamb and beef cattle of the finest quality on prime, fertile pastures on the bank of the river Ystwyth. .
Welsh Black Beef this week
Welsh Black Beef this week sourced from the Coedllys Herd of Wil Davies who runs a herd of top quality Welsh Black Cattle at Brynglas, Ponterwyd.
21 things you have to taste in Wales
Proud to supply The Harbourmaster, Aberaeron with Rob's own cured sweet Bacon and our own Traditional Pork Sausage. Congratulations to Glyn, Menna & the staff whose full Welsh Breakfast which was listed in "21 Things You Have to Taste in Wales"
2015 calendar
Our 2015 Calendars are going to print this week! LAST chance to include your event!! Just let us have the date and details by Friday and we will include a free advert on the calendar.
Catching up with former fellow rugby player
Rob takes a few minutes out whilst sharing a few samples with former fellow Aberystwyth Rugby Club player Roy Williams who was back on a visit from New Zealand.
See our Suppliers on “Cefn Gwlad”
Congratulations to the entire Hughes family of Cwmhendryd on presenting an excellent "Cefn Gwlad" programme last night. What a superb show of beef cattle!. Well done, one and all !. For those who missed it , the programme will be a repeated at 1.30 pm Thursday...
Congratulations
Congratulations to our beef supplier, Berwyn Hughes on his marriage to family friend, Elin Jones on Saturday. All the very best to you both.
Blue Texels for Sale at NSA Sale 22 Sept
Two Shearling Ewes and One Shearling Ram for Sale at the NSA Sale at Builth Wells on Monday 22nd September. Ring 6. Lot 1387. Rattrays Wizzkid. Shearling Ram sired by imported Belgian Ram BE 4212-0812 and home bred dam Rattrays Tanneks. More details to...
Blue Texel Shearling reaches £950
Blue Texels from the Rattray Flock were placed 2nd and 4th in a very strong line up of Shearling Ewes at the Worcester on 5 September. Selling for £950 to the Harding family of Cefnypwll, Abermule was second placed ewe RATTRAYS WICKED LADY, sired by...
Supreme Champion Beltex at Welshpool Sale
Rattrays Tyson (RAT T037) awarded the Supreme Championship at the Welsh Beltex Club Sale at Welshpool, by judge Mr John Hall of Carlisle. Tyson, a March 2013 born shearling ram, stood 2nd in the ram lamb class at last year's Royal Welsh Show and was out of our own...
Blue Texel Semen For Sale
Semen available for sale from a 2006 born Penybec ram PGA/06/3014M. First prize winner of ram lamb class at Royal Welsh Show in 2006 and sire of most of the females in our flock. Sireof Blue Texel Breed Champion at NSA Builth Wells Ram Sale 2012 and the Blue Texel...
Blue Texel Shearling Ram at Worcester
Lot No 254 at Worcester Blue Texel Sale on Friday. Rattrays Wilfred (RAT/13/0033)
Beltex Worcester
Ready for Friday's Beltex Sale at Worcester......Rattrays Tywysog (RAT T052) sired by our home bred of Rattrays Mr Urdd and therefore a half brother to the Supreme Champion at Welshpool today. The dam, Rattrays Presidents Lady, is one of the favourite ewes within...
Beltex semen for sale
Semen available for sale from Rattray's Mr Urdd who was Beltex Section Male Champion at 2010 Royal Welsh Show.
Blue Texel Shearlings For Sale at Worcester Sale
Entries for the Blue Texel Sale at Worcester on 5 September include Lot 150 RATTRAYS WISHFUL THINKING (RAT/13/0024W) dob 06/03/2013 Twin Sire : Rattrays Werbrouck 4212-0814 (Import) Dam Rattrays Tywysoges RAT/11/2580 LOT 151 RATTRAYS WICKED LADY ...
Beltex Sale Welshpool 3rd September 2014
Shearling Females entered for Welsh Premier Sale at Welshpool this Wednesday. Show at 1pm. Sale 3pm. Entries include Lot 39, 41, 42 & 43 sired by our own homebred Rattrays Mr Urdd (RWAS Male Champion 2010) and Lot 40 & 44 sired by Ballydown Lancer and...
Beltex Shearling Rams Welshpool 3 Sept 2014
Choice of 9 Beltex Shearling Rams for Sale at Welshpool on Weds. Lot no 101 to 109 follow link www.beltex.co.uk sales Welshpool see catalogue. Substitute entries for Lot 103 are RAT T051 Rattrays Tornado ...out of our home bred sire Rattrays Mr Urdd and a dam of...
Blue Texel Rams for sale at Worcester
Ram Lamb Lot No 296 RATTRAYS X-BOX for sale at Breed Society sale at Worcester on 5th September 2013. A strong lamb sired by an imported Werbrouck ram (4212-0812) and out of a home bred ewe Rattratys Tanneka (RAT/11/00004) and shown at The Royal Welsh Show in...
Judging Beltex at Brecon
Rob judging Beltex Classes at Brecon Show.
Beltex Ram Lambs for Sale
Three Ram Lambs from the Rattray flock entered for the Beltex Premier Sale at Carlisle are LOT 312 Rattray's Waldo (RAT.W018) Dam : Rattray's Patsy. A homebred ewe out of Clary Keiser Chief and Grays Mustang Sally This years show lamb. Like his...
Beltex Rams and Females for Sale
A selection of pedigree Beltex Shearling Rams and Females will be available for sale this summer, some at the Welsh Beltex Club Sale at Welshpool on Wednesday 3rd September 2014 and others at Worcester and from home. Three Beltex Ram Lambs entered for Premier Sale at...
3rd in Royal Welsh Intermediate Young Handler Section
And again ....in the heat of the mid afternoon sun on Wednesday afternoon, Elin is placed 3rd in the Royal Welsh Show Intermediate Young Handler Section. All competitors are put through their paces by showing their skills in handling the sheep and proving their...
Elin wins Royal Welsh Beltex Senior Young Handler Award
Elin Rattray beats off strong competition from fellow young Beltex exhibitors and friends in the Beltex classes at the Royal Welsh Show on Tuesday afternoon and comes home with the Challenge Trophy for the Best Senior Young Handler in the Section. Well done Elin!
Glan Elan Beef for Triangle Inn, Rhayader
Beef from Rob Lewis's farm at Glan Elan, Cwmdauddwr, Rhayader and Lamb from our own farm is prepared for The Triangle Inn, Cwmdauddwr, Rhayader (www.triangleinn.co.uk) in preparation for a busy week of visitors travelling to the Royal Welsh Show next week. Showgoers...
Welsh Beltex Club Flock of the Year
Rob, Sheila, Steffan & Elin Rattray winning the Welsh Beltex Club Flock of the Year Competition and being presented with the Cup by retiring Chairman, Hefin Hughes. The competition was judged by Mr Tom Ashton of Wigan, Lancashire, a pioneer of the breed...
Welsh Black Beef available this week
Welsh Black Beef produced by William Jenkins, Neuadd yr Ynys, Taliesin available this week.
Pure Hereford Beef this week
Pure Hereford Beef available this week produced by our farm hand Stephen Griffiths and his father at Pantmawr, Pisgah
Welsh website up and running
Our Welsh language website is now up and running as from today. We do have a few minor issues yet to resolve , so bear with us and we promise to get these sorted very soon.
Our Welsh Language Website
Our Welsh language website is almost ready and will be up and running from 1st March. Share our St Davids Day celebration with us and take a look.
Celebrate St Davids Day
Celebrate St Davids Day with our own locally produced Welsh Lamb, Beef or Pork.
Aberystwyth Town Centre Flat to rent
Floor Self Contained Flat available to rent in Chalybeate Street, Aberystwyth. Available partly furnished or unfurnished. Third floor accommodation with Entrance Hall, fitted Kitchen with Dining Area equipped with cooked, fridge and washer-dryer, Large lounge,...
Don’t miss the match!
Remember the Wales - v- France match is Friday 21st February with kick off at 8.00 p.m. Another calendar blunder! So sorry. Tuck into some of our 6 Nations Sausage whilst you watch the match. Avalaible throughout the Six Nation tournament only,
Valentine’s Day Treat
Spoil your "nearest and dearest" to a prime Ceredigion steak this weekend. Remember what they say.......the way to a man's heart is through his stomach! Mwynhewch stecen orau Ceredigion dros benwythnos Sant Folant.
Welsh Beef & Lamb logo
One year on and Rob says "We have seen new trade in the wake of the horsemeat scandal. We’ve had new customers coming into the shop. We pride ourselves on the traceability of the products that we sell so that our customers can be assured that they are getting...
Pancake Day Blunder
Thousand apologies to all our customers who made Pancakes on Tuesday last.! Glad to see you all use our calendar! Shrove Tuesday or Pancake day is not until 4th March so you'll just make them all over again. Sorry! This was Rob's plan to get a double helping...
Limited Edition Six Nations Sausage
Try our speciality 6 Nations Sausage - only available during Six Nations Tournament season.
Welsh Language Website
We are currently preparing a Welsh language version of our website. We are almost there and hope to have it ready for lauching on St Davids Day We look forward to presenting the new look website and shall keep you informed of progress. Diolch.
Christmas Greetings
Wishing all our customers a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year
Opening Hours
Saturday 21 Dec 8 am to 4 pm Sunday 22 Dec 10 am to 3 pm Monday 23 Dec 7 am to 5.30pm Tuesday 24 Dec 7 am to 3 pm CHRISTMAS DAY CLOSED BOXING DAY CLOSED Friday 27 Dec CLOSED...
Llyfr Ysgol Llanfihangel y Creuddyn School
An exciting book just in time for Christmas recording the history of Llanfihangel y Creuddyn School since 1838. Reports, documents, articles, extracts from the log books and a huge collection of named photos in 136 pages of colour and black and white, Availble at...
Prime Beef for Christmas from Welsh Winter Fair
A very successful Royal Welsh Winter Fair saw Rob judging the pig classes on the Monday followed by the Championships on Tuesday. later in the day, Rob went on to buy one of the pair of Champion pigs along with another pair, exhibited by Andrew Davies of...
Rattray’s birds have bigger breasts!
Have you ordered your Christmas poultry yet.? If not do so now........phone us at the shop 01970-615353 or email orders@robrattray.co.uk
Royal Welsh Winter Fair
All the best to all our customers competing at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair next week. See you there.
Beat the Christmas rush
Order your Christmas meat and poultry now.
Aberystwyth Food Fair
Come and see us on stand 27 at the Aberystwyth Art Centre Food Fair on Saturday 23rd November 10am to 4pm.
Order your Christmas meat & Poultry NOW
2 months to Christmas Day!!
It'll soon be here! take the stress out of Christmas and place your order early. Turkeys will again be free range and supplied by the Gibbons family of Brynblodau Farm and are coming on well, Visit our christmas page ...
Female Blue Texel Champion at NSA Ram Sale
Rattrays Verona RAT/12/00009 (Lot No 1454) was placed Champion Female at todays pre-sale breed show at Builth Wells. She was 1st in the Shearling ewe class and went on to become female champion whilst her half sister Rattrays Vera RAT/12/00012 (lot no. 1455) was...
Poultry Farmers of the Year finalist
Congratulation to our egg suppliers, Birchgrove Eggs of Trawscoed, Aberystwyth on reaching the finals of Farmers Weekly Poultry Farmer of the Year. Best of luck Tony & Gwen at the finals.
The Harrow at Little Bedwyn
Rob Rattray Butchers are proud to have supplied Welsh Black Beef and Ystwyth Valley Lamb this week to "the Harrow at little Bedwyn", a Michelin Star restaurant at Marlborough in Wiltshire run by Roger Jones and his wife Sue. "The Harrow at Little Bedwyn is one of...
Glanelan beef & lamb at The Triangle Inn
Both beef and lamb has been sourced this week from Rob Lewis and family at Glanelan Farm, Cwmdauddwr, Rhayader to supply The Triangle Inn at Cwmdauddwr with a truly local product. The fertile pastures of the lower Elan Valley are able to produce first class quality...
Llongyfarchaidau i’r Ffarmers
Llongyfarchiadau i Esther a Rhodri yn Y Ffarmers Llanfihangel y Creuddyn ar dderbyn Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence. Cwbl haeddianol. Da iawn chi.
Welsh Beltex Club Sale
A selection of Rattray's home-bred shearling rams and females will be offered for sale at the Welsh Beltex Club Society Sale at Welshpool of Wednesday 4th September 2013. Show at 1pm. Sale at 3pm. Shearling Ewes LOT 10 Messrs R & S Rattray (Rattray's)...
Champion of Champions at Llanilar Show
Hot-on-the-heels of winning the Group Championship earlier in the afternoon, Rob Rattray goes on to win the Sheep Interbreed Championship at Llanilar Show on Saturday with a home bred Beltex Ewe Lamb "Rattrays Tamara". The ewe lamb which had earlier in the day...
Interbreed Group of Three at Llanilar Show
Steffan & Elin Rattray were helped by friends Hedd Dafydd and Dafydd Owen to the win the Group of Three Interbreed Championship at Llanilar Show on Saturday. The group of three, comprising one ram lamb and two ewe lambs were all March born home-bred lambs from...
Success at the Royal Welsh Show
It's back to the shop today after a busy week at the Royal Welsh Show. A homebred ram lamb from the Rattray flock was proud to stand second in his class to a lamb from the Glantre flock that later went on to win the breed's male championship. Also displaying...
Rob’s own lamb this week
The first of this season's lamb from Rob's own farm is on offer at the shop this week.
Make hay while the sun shines!
"All is safely gathered in" and with "all hands on deck" a good harvest was had,ready for next winter.
Oxford Symposium of Food & Cookery
Rob Rattray Butchers are extremely proud to have supplied Ystwyth Valley Lamb for the Friday evening dinner of the Oxford Symposium of Food & Cookery - an annual conference of some 220 international food writers, journalists, enthusiasts and academics. The theme...
National Tourism Awards for Wales 2013
Congratulations to our customers, Rhodri & Esther at Y Ffarmers, Llanfihangel-y-Creuddyn on being short-listed the prestigious National Tourism Awars 2013 - Best Place to Eat - Pub category. Da iawn chi a phob hwyl yn y seremoni wobrwyo.
Llongyfarchiadau i ysgol Llanfihangel y Creuddyn!
Llongyfarchiadau i staff a phlant Ysgol Llanfihangel y Creuddyn ar ddathlu penblwydd yr ysgol mewn steil ! Da iawn chi wir. Cafwyd diwrnod a hanner!! Roedd yr ysgol yn byrlymu efo hen hanes a straeon diddorol a phawb yn ymfalchio yn eu cysylltiadau a'r ysgol wrth...
Y Ffarmers awarded Sawday’s Community Pub Award
Llongyfarchiadau i Rhodri ac Esther, Y Ffarmers, Llanfihangel y Creuddyn, ar gael eu henwebu yn enillwyr cenedlaethol mewn cystadleuaeth nodedig "Sawdays". Congratulations to Y Ffarmers on being named winner of the "Community Pub Award" 2013/2014 in the...
Ysgol Llanfihangel-y-Creuddyn yn 175 oed.
Pob lwc i Ysgol Llanfihangel y Creuddyn ar ddathlu ei phenblwydd yn 175 oed, Carreg filltir bwysig iawn yn hanes yr ysgol lle bu Rob yn "ddisgbybl boch-goch bach di-fau" !!! Yno bu ef a Sheila yn ddisgyblion a gellir ymfalchio yn y ffaith fod y plant y 7fed...
New Season Lamb now available
New Season Lamb this week from Morfa, Llanrhystud. Lambs are produced by Sheila's uncle, David Morgan, Gwyn and Gareth at Morfa, on the fertile seaside pastures of Cardigan Bay coast which benefits from the fresh salty sea air and produces healthy stock with a...
Robert Rattray ARAgS
Rob is proud to have been awarded an Associateship of the Royal Agricultural Societies (ARAgS) "in recognition of his contribution to the practice and development of agriculture". A report in the Council for Awards of Royal Agricultural Societies Newsletter &...
“Congrats Dadcu Mogs”
Congratulations to one of the staff, Ceredig Morgan and his wife Janet on the birth of their first grandchild - a beautiful baby girl, Liwsi Win, born on 20th March. Doting dadcu and baby Liwsi "both doing well"! Llongyfarchiadau hefyd i ddau o'n cynhyrchwyr, ...
Wales 30 – 3 England! Llongyfarchiadau i dim Cymru!
Celebrate Wales victory in the Six Nations Championship with our special Six Nation Championship Sausage - a special celebratory sausage created to our own recipe - a variation to our own Six Nation Sausage.
No Horse Meat Here
"NO HORSE MEAT HERE" - and that's straight from the horse's mouth !!!
Farmhouse Breakfast
Its' "Farmhouse Breakfast Week" 22 to 28 January 2013. Start your day with Rob Rattray's own home made speciality sausage, Rob's own home cured bacon and Birchgrove eggs. A great start to the day!.
New Years Resolution
Is losing weight your New Year's Resolution? If so, try our "Slimmers Sausage". "The more you eat, the more you lose!"
Gwefan Gymraeg
Rydym wrthi yn paratoi cyfeithiad o'r wefan i'r Gymraeg a mawr obeithiwn bydd y gwaith o'i chwblhau wedi gorffen yn fuan. Yn y cyfamser, gwerthfawrogwn eich amynedd!
Happy New Year – Blwyddyn Newydd Dda
We wish all our customers a happy and prosperous New Year. Dymuniadau gorau am Flwyddyn Newydd Dda i'n holl gwsmeriaid a chyfeillion.
Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda
Dymuniadau gorau i'n cwsmeriaid a'n cysyltiadau i gyd, am Mandolig Llawen iawn a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda. Mwynhewch yr Wyl.
Christmas Greetings
Wishing all our customers a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year and thank you for your continued support throughout 2012. Dymuniadau gorau i'n cwsmeriaid i gyd am Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda a diolch am eich holl gefnogaeth drwy'r flwyddyn. ...
Wales finalist in Butchers Shop of the Year Awards
Rob Rattray Butchers were proud to be one of three finalists from Wales in the Butchers Shop of the Year Awards 2012. The presentation wasmade by Mr Dai Davies of Hybu Cig Cymru at the Landmark Hotel, london on 22nd November 2012. Judge Fred A'Court said "This...
Champion carcasse from Rattray’s beltex breeding
Congratulations to Robert Lewis, Glanelan, Rhayader on winning the Lamb Carcasse Championship at the 2012 Welsh Winter Fair. For the second year in succession awards in the carcasse competitions have gone to the Lewis family with Robert & his son Rhys also...
Judging at Welsh Winter Fair
Congratulations to neighbour, supplier and brother-in-law Alwyn Davies, Brenan, who judged the Hill Breeds section in the Sheep Ring at the 2012 Royal Welsh Winter Fair. Classes were exceptionally well supported with as many as 30 pairs being exhibited in some...
Queen Mother’s Cup at Smithfield in the shop for Christmas!
Rob purchases the winner of the Queen Mother's Cup at the Royal Smithfield Show auction on 1st December 2012. A pure bred Aberdeen Angus heifer, exhibited by Mr Elfed Williams of Sennybridge was the winner of the Native Breed Championship at the Royal Smithfield...
Runners up at Butchers Shop of the Year Awards (Wales region)
Proud to be runners-up in Wales region of Butchers Shop of the Year Awards held at The Landmark Hotel, London, on 22nd November 2012 Judge, Fred A'Court, of Meat Traders Journal says "This is an excellent business that is an asset to Aberystwyth. Rob has a warm,...
Rob buys his Christmas beef at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair
A fine selection of prize winning beef cattle were purchased at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair and is now in stock ready for Christmas. Rob says "We undoubtedly have the choice of the finest primestock in the UK on show at the Welsh Winter Fair". He hand-selected...
Alwyn judges at Winter Fair
Congratulations to supplier, neighbour and Sheila's brother, Alwyn Davies, Brenan, on judging the Hill Breeds Section in the Sheep Ring at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair. Judging extended over the two days where there was an excellent show of good quality lambs with...
Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat!
Have you ordered your Christmas poultry yet? Pop in the shop, phone or send your order online and you'll be sorted! Free range Brynblodau turkeys, farm chickens, geese, ducks, game are all fattening now. We'll be at the Welsh Winter Fair to buy our Christmas...
Welsh Beef
Customers are assured that our beef is Welsh Beef and carries the Hybu Cig Cymru Welsh Beef logo.
Welsh Lamb
Customers are assured that all our lamb is Welsh Lamb and carries the Hybu Cig Cymru Welsh Lamb logo.
Lynda Bellingham shops at Rob Rattray’s
Lynda Bellingham visited Aberystwyth whilst filming her series "Tasty Treats with lynda Bellingham". She is seen shopping around the town and turns into Rob Rattray Butchers for her meat and friendly advice from Rob. Her challenge is to make a tradional Welsh...
Meeting Prince Charles
Prince Charles recently visited Huw Evans' abattoir at Tregaron where Rob and other local butchers had the opportunity to meet him and discuss the importance of maintaining the local abattoir. It was encouraging to see his interest in the sustainability of, and the...
Burns night
Haggis now in stock for Burns Night, 25th January 2013
Winter Fair
Pob lwc i bawb fydd yn cystadlu yn y Ffair Aeaf wythnos nesa. Edrych mlaen i weld chi yno, Best of luck to all competing at the Winter Fair next week. See you there.
Valentine Day Treat
“Why-Not” to NSA Sale
English Winter Fair Sheep Championship
Rob's final line-up for the Championship at the English Winter Fair today.
The Harrow at Little Bedwyn
Welsh lamb supplied to Michelin star Restaurant The Harrow at Little Bedwyn for this weekend
Welcome Daniel
Our new Trainee Butcher, Daniel Rees recently joined the team
Despite all the staff's efforts in constructing ..............
Experienced Butcher required
As Jonathan leaves us after 9 years of loyal service, to further his education and a new career, we are looking for an experienced Butcher to join our team of staff. All our staff have remained loyal for long periods of employment ranging between 8 and 24 years and...
This week’s special sausage
Sausage Boys enjoy this week's speciality!!
Shop Gossip
Serving over the doorstep continues
In order to protect our customers and staff, we are continuing to trade over the doorstep, as we have done since March 2020. Customers are asked to que outside and respect the 2m social distancing rule. Pre-ordering can help to reduce waiting and queing time.
Christmas Order Collection Centre
Our Collection Centre is set up at the Old Post Office Yard, Chalybeate Street - almost opposite our shop. Orders have been prepared and are ready for collection anytime from 8am-5pm Tuesday/Wednesday, 22/23 Dec and 8am-2pm Christmas Eve.
Menter Aberystwyth Shopping Experience Award 2020
Proud winners! Thanks to all our loyal customers who have supported us throughout a very testing 2020 and to our dedicated team of staff who have all made this “shopping experience” possible.
Now taking Christmas Orders
Christmas 2020 will be like no other! So help us prepare by sending your orders in early. We will do our best to organise collections and deliveries so that there is no Christmas rush on the pre-Christmas days. It will be more important than ever to be organised this...
Carry your shopping
If you find it difficult to park near the shop or can’t carry the shopping, a member of our staff will be quite prepared to take it to the car for you. Just ask.They love the chance to escape the shop for 5 minutes!!
Delivery days are changing
Note these CHANGES TO DELIVERY DAYS. Please place your order the day before for all deliveries. Diolch. WEDNESDAY Morning - Llanfarian, Llanilar, Llangwyryfon, Llanrhystud, Aberaeron. WEDNESDAY Afternoon - Penrhyncoch, Capel Dewi, Bow Street, Llandre, Talybont, Tre’r...
Lamb Box £99
Box of local Ystwyth Valley Lamb with selection of various cuts and joints (similar to display) available for £99. Pre-order by messenger, email to admin@robrattray.co.uk or 01970 615353.
40 years in butchering
Where has the time gone!!! Left school at 16, was offered a job with Maldwyn and his sister Emma of the Morgan family in North Parade and never looked back. Maldwyn and I today reminisced of the good old days...we both agreed I'd been lucky to have served my...
Pre-order to reduce waiting time
We encourage customers to order in advance, in order to save waiting time at the doorstep. Email us at admin@robrattray.co.uk or phone 01970 615353.
New Opening Hours
Supplying Village Shops
Our products on the shelves at several village shops including Siop Cletwr, Siop Penrhyncoch and Siop Cemaes.
Local Deliveries
We deliver to local customers in our temperature controlled van. Current arrangements are as follows Tuesday - Local Wednesday - north towards Tre'r Ddol, Penrhyncoch and areas on route Thursday - south towards Llanrhystud, Llanilar, Trawscoed and area on route Friday...
Easy shopping
To make shopping and ordering easier, we are now offering a £40 Family Pack similar to display (content will vary from week to week). Pre-order on 01970615353 or email robrattray@hotmail.co.uk
SHOP CHANGES
In order to ensure the safety of both staff and customers, it has been necessary to make changes within the business . Our serving desk has been moved to the door preventing customer access to the shop. Please wait outside and respect the 2 metre rule. We are not now...
Wales YFC Junior Member 2020
Congratulations Elin!! We are all very proud of your achievement in taking the title of Wales YFC Junior Member for 2020. Well done.
Every week is “Pork from Wales” week
This week is"Pork from Wales Week"! But every week is "Pork from Wales" week at Rob Rattray Butchers. Our pork is weekly sourced from Penlan farm, where Brinley and his son Carwyn produce home reared pigs to our particular specification and have been doing so for the...
Poultry MUST go into the fridge!
Notice to all customers..........All poultry need to be refridgerated after collection!! The shed, porch, conservatory etc, etc is NOT cool enough! Take good care of your bird until you are ready to cook it! Then enjoy!
That’s my bird!
Rob calls in with Russell Gibbons to see how the turkeys are doing and picks his bird for Christmas. Arders are prepared and hand picked to suit each customers personal requirements, Choice of local farm Turkeys, Geese, Chickens and Ducks.
2019 Welsh Winter Fair
A few rosettes for the shop window from livestock we bought at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair. Prize winning pigs from our weekly pig suppliers, Brinley & Carwyn Davies, Penlan. Champion Welsh Black o Teulu Evans, Tynant, Talybont. Welsh Black & other prize winners from...
Christmas Orders
Christmas Orders now coming in. Free range farm Turkeys yet again this year from Russell Gibbons of Brynblodau. He has supplied us with turkeys for over 20 years and quality and flavour is always of the highest standard.
HCC Craft Butchery Course for Trystan
Our Trainee Butcher Trystan Davies attended the HCC Craft Butchery Course at Cardiff last week, where he learnt new skills and gained a greater understanding of the trade. On Radio Cardiff today he spoke of how he enjoys the job " I work with Rob on the farm as well....
Robert Rattray FRAgS
At the 2019 Royal Welsh Show Rob was very honoured to have been awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Agricultural Societies (FRAgS) for his continued contribution to the practice and development of agriculture.
Who knows where the Little Theatre was in Aberystwyth?
Jess Conrad makes a nostalgic trip to Aberystwyth after 62 years and pops in the shop and gets chatting. None of us remember the Little Theatre, where his performing career started, but we made enquiries and Paul's mother is able to tell us the exact location, where...
Lleyn-x-Beltex from our own farm
Lleyn-x-Beltex lamb from our own farm on the way to our shop this morning. #Lovelambweek
Good trade at Welshpool Beltex Sale
Rattrays Beltex rams were in demand at the Welsh Beltex Club sale at Welshpool on Monday with Rattrays Dynamite, selling for £1,300 to Robert Coney of Pembrokeshire who has used Rattray sires in the past to produce championship carcasses at the Royal Welsh Winter...
How much more local can we be?
Lamb for the shop during this time of year produced for us, by Colin davies on his farm overlooking the town.
New kit for Aberystwyth Youth
Rob Rattray presenting new team kit to Steffan as Captain of Aberystwyth RFC Youth Team.
How things were done in the 1950’s
An old photo that came to hand recently of Rob's late mother and the family, neighbours and friends preparing poultry for Christmas. How things have changed over the years.
Happy Christmas to all our customers!!
Well, that's Christmas done and dusted for another year!! Thanks to all our customers for your support and loyalty again this year. Enjoy the festivities and let the fun begin! Thanks to all our staff for your extra effort and hard work during the 12 days of...
Competition Winner
Congrats to Emyr Evans on winning our free range farm Turkey in our Facebook Christmas Competition.
Early birds are arriving
Turkeys are starting to arrive! George Gibbons of Brynblodau delivers some of the first of this seasons turkeys. The Gibbons family have been supplying us with fresh free range farm turkeys for over 20 years. That says is all!! The quality of their turkeys has been...
Winter Fair Beef for Christmas
Beef Cattle from the Royal Welsh Winter Fair maturing for Christmas. Choice of the best beef produced in Wales will be on offer at our shop for Christmas. Pre-order in advance.
Rattrays Cymraes takes Reserve Champion
An in-lamb home bred Shearling Ewe from the Rattray flock takes the Reserve Champion award at the Welsh Beltex Club In-lamb Show and Sale at Welshpool today. Rattrays Cymraes in a Dooley Thurstan daughter and out of one of the oldest ewes in the flock, Rattrays Nesta....
Royal Welsh Winter Fair Champions on the way to the shop
Royal Welsh Show's Champion Single Pig, produced by our weekly suppliers, Brinley and Carwyn Davies, Penlan and Champion Pair Pigs, produced by local breeder Myrddin James, Llangeitho, bought by Rob Rattray and now being prepared for our customers for Christmas.
What do you think of this bird Joe?
Friendly banter between staff and customer keeps everyone happy! Both Paul and Joe seem impressed with this bird!
Stockjudging skills!
Super proud of both Steffan and Elin on your success at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair this week, both winning their respective age groups in the YFC Lamb Carcasse Stockjudging competitions. Well done both!
Winter Fair Pig Champions!!
Huge congratulations to Brinley and family of Penlan Farm on winning the Supreme Champion Single Pig at the Welsh Winter Fair this week. The Davies family at Penlan have been our weekly suppliers of pigs for over 20 years and their pigs are consistenty of this...
Rob Rattray judges English Winter Fair
"It was a great to have the opportunity to judge such an excellent line-up of cattle at this weekend's English Winter Fair" said Rob " and the Supreme Champion was just full of meat and the ideal type of animal to suit my trade. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole weekend...
Richard’s beef this weekend
Richard Tudor, Glanystwyth pops in to see what Rob thinks of his Welsh Black beef. "Cracking beef with plenty of marbling" said Rob. Will be in the shop this weekend.
Got a mention in yesterday’s Telegraph
Why the 'Biarritz of Wales' is one of Britain's best-kept secrets ".....there's Rattrays the butcher (do not pass without purchasing his treacle cured bacon)................"...
Rob’s own lamb
Lamb from our own farm at the shop this week
When we are made to look small!
Gareth Ward of Ynyshir Restaurant with Rooms, recently named Chef of the Year in the 2019 Good Food Guide calls in to discuss his order and makes even Rob and Paul look small!
Local Heroes in Daily Telegraph
Chuffed with the mention in yesterday's Daily Telegraph! Thanks Gareth Ward of Ynyshir Restaurant and Rooms for your support. Congratulations on Good Food Guide Chef of the Year. Gareth says in the Daily Telegraph yesterday... "I go to Rob Rattray for gorgeously fatty...
Nick Zalick pops in
Great to have a surprise visit from Nick Zalick at the shop today! Nick helped me immensely as a young butcher in the 80 & 90’s, training us new techniques in boning, cutting and displaying our lamb. He was a great support as I ventured into my own business in 1991....
Rattray’s Cymro takes the championship
Overall Champion at Welsh Beltex Premier Sale in Welshpool today, Lot 172. Home bred Shearling Ram “Rattray’s Cymro” (RAT.C017) sired by our own Rattray’s Mr Urdd and out of Hackney Wish List.
Happy Customer!
Ffiona Lisa Henson reviewed Rob Rattray Butchers – 5 star Mathew recommended me on what steak he thought was best to choose, from they're delicious looking selection, for our night in.. I've got to say he was spot on, it was absolutely delicious. We both enjoyed our...
Judging Beltex Premier Sale
Rob has the honour of judging the Beltex Sheep Society Premier Sale at Carlisle on today. Fantastic show of top quality sheep.
Ystwyth Valley Lamb at the Royal Welsh Show
Ystwyth Valley Lamburgers and Lamb Rolls available at the Royal Welsh Show this week. Little Eateries catering van at Entrance 1 to Glamorgan Hall.
Wedding Fayre Pork Pie
Last week's challenge - a Pork Pie fit for the local Vet's wedding reception! Congratulations Gethin and Nia James and thanks for the opportunity to contribute to your special day!
Mr Urdd Sausages here this week
Mr Urdd sausages here his week. Give the kids a special treat before setting off for the Eisteddfod! Good luck to all those compeeting.
BBQ or Sunday roast?
Whatever the weather, there’s plenty of choice today .... from Sunday roasts to BBQ cuts. Enjoy the Bank Holiday weekend.
Fancy a BBQ?
Selection of our own handmade BBQ products waiting for you.
Aber Town FC in Welsh Cup final
Good luck to Aberystwyth Town Football Club playing in the Welsh Cup Final this afternoon. Pob lwc prynhawn 'ma..
BBQ weather is here!
Soaring temperatures can only mean one thing! BBQ time! Choice of burgers, kebabs, sausage and lots more. Call in now or give us a ring to pre-order.
Special offer
Today’s Special. Our own home cooked Corned Beef Hash. 2 for £5.00
Team Rattray!
Team Rattray supporting Aber u 17's rugby team win against Crymych last night. Well done boys and all the best in the semi-final.
Happy Easter
Easter Opening Hours Open Thursday 8am - 5.30pm Closed Good Friday Open Easter Saturday 8am - 4pm Closed Easter Monday Open Tuesday 8.30am - 5pm
4.8 out of 5 for our Pork Pie
A review on Instrgram gives us 4.8 out of 5 for our Pork Pies!! "Dyma beth oedd Byrbryd o'r radd flaenaf draw yn Aberystwyth. Mae'r cigydd yn adnabyddus yn y dre am grefftio Porc Pei blasus. Roedd y crwst yn ddigon friwsiog a dennau a oedd yn gyfuniad da gyda'r...
Mother’s day treats!
Don't forget Mother's day tomorrow! Treat your Mum's to a Sunday Roast with some of our local Welsh Beef, Lamb, Pork or Chicken.
Beast from the East
Beat the Beast from the East Keep warm with a Meat Feast
Celebrate St David’s Day
Celebrate St David's Day with a hearty meal of traditional Welsh Cawl.
Ham & Egg Pie
Try a slice of our own home-made Ham & Egg Pie for lunch.
Human’s of Aberystwyth!
Dennis is featured as this week's Humans of Aberystwyth! Brilliant den! "This morning I've been delivering meat to one of the local restaurants who order from us on a weekly basis There's the van to unload now and meat to prepare. Yes the pork is free range. I've...
Countryfile Winter Diaries
What are these two up to? Rob explaining the finer qualities of red meat to Jules Hudson on the Hybu Cig Cymru stand (Meat Promotion Wales) at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair. You can see their feature on Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef coming up tomorrow night, as the...
1st prize Beltex Shearling at Beeston
First prize Shearling Ewe at Beltex Society In-lamb sale at Beeston this morning. Lot no 42 RAT B024. Rattrays Beaujolais. Scanned in-lamb to Belgian import BE1051-0367. Rattrays Beaujolais is a homebred ewe out of Rattrays Thatchers Gold (RAT T024) and sired by...
In-lamb Ewes for Beeston Sat 6th January
4 In-lamb Shearling Ewes getting ready for sale at Beeston Castle on Saturday 6 January. Lots no 42-45. Show 9am. Sale 11.00 am. Full catalogue http://beltexsheepsociety.co.uk/down…/BeestonILSaleCat18.pdf
Happy New Year
Wishing all our customers a very happy New Year! Thanking you for your loyal and continued support throughout the year. It is very much appreciated. Enjoy your new year celebrations and we look forward to seeing you all again in 2018. Diolch.
Another Christmas done and dusted!!
Well, there we are.... another Christmas over and done with. All ready for a sit down, a bite to eat and a drink or two together. Thanks to all the staff for your loyalty and hard work over the last week. Happy Christmas. Enjoy the holiday and we'll see you all on...
Happy Christmas to you!
Wishing all our customers a very Happy Christmas and thanks for your loyal support over the Chrsitmas period and throughout the year. Enjoy your Christmas celebrations!
Collect your orders today!!
Today's opening hours 7.00am to 6.00 pm. Not open Sunday. Remember to collect your orders today. Just a few free range turkeys still available. Boneless turkey breasts. Selection of prime award winning Welsh Black Beef, our own Home-cured Gammons, Our own Sweet,...
Alexanders 12th day of Christmas
Beverley Hemmings, winner of the Alexanders Estate Agents 12th day of Christmas prize, collecting her winning turkey from us on Saturday afternoon. Massive congratulations! Well done!. So exciting and to think your sister had to contact from Spain to inform of your...
Look after your poultry!!
All poultry MUST be kept refrigerated after collection!! The garage, shed, conservatory or the boot of the car are NOT cold enough. The weather is too mild. Give the birds the care they deserve!! Happy Christmas to you all and enjoy your Christmas dinners!
A bird on each arm
Boys at their happiest this time of year.....with a bird on each arm!! Christmas poultry started to arrive.
Pre’ping the beef
Rob and his team busy boning out and prep’ing the Winter Fair beef at our Meat Unit ready for Christmas trade. 21 day hung and nicely marbled joints off the cattle bought at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair.
Gift vouchers available
Struggling for ideas? Why not give a Rob Rattray Butchers Gift Voucher this Christmas? Beth am roi Taleb i siop Rob Rattray y Nadolig yma? Anrheg defnyddiol i'w wario unrhyw adeg.
Winter Fair Beef
Winter Fair Beef ready for Christmas. Welsh Black Champion and other award winners produced in Ceredigion. Pre-order to be sure of a joint of our top quality beef this Christmas.
Russell Gibbons and his double breasted birds
Russell and the family at Brynblodau, Tregaron, have supplied us with fresh farm turkeys for almost 20 years. Consistency of quality is first and foremost with them and each birds is hand selected to suit every customer's needs. Treat yourself to one this Christmas!....
Top price at Welshpool In-Lamb sale
Top price of £900 with an in-lamb Beltex Shearling ewe from the flock selling to a young and enthusastic breeder from Anglesey. Good luck to all the buyers and thank for your support.
Welsh Black Champion in shop for Christmas
Chuffed to have bought the Welsh Black Champion at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair yesterday. 592kg pure bred steer, Hendre Eirian Erian, shown by Emyr Owen of Glanconwy.
Christmas Pork & Bacon
Prize winning baconers and porkers from our weekly supplier Brinley Davies, Penlan, bought at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair. Brinley won the Reserve Champion single Pig at the Fair which was bought at the auction by Rob Rattray. Brinley is our weekly supplier of pigs...
Beltex In-Lamb Shearling for Welshpool
4 Beltex In-Lamb Shearling Ewes heading for Welsh Beltex Club Sale at Welshpool on Monday 4th December 2017. All four scanned in-lamb to carry single lambs. Lots No 1829 - 1932. Show 10.30. Sale 12 noon.
Brynblodau Turkeys
Orders now been taken for our fresh farm turkeys - supplied by Russell Gibbons of Brynblodau Farm, Tregaron. Free Range Fresh Local Farm Turkeys. Free range local Geese, Chickens & Ducks also available. Call us on 01970 615353 or email your order to...
Top Class Christmas Beef from Welsh Winter Fair
Back home from another fantastic Royal Welsh Winter Fair! What a show of livestock!....So enjoy going through those lines of cattle seeing and handling top quality stock and selecting the type of animals that suit our business. Pleased to have bought 5 cattle today...
Reserve Champion Single Pig from the Winter Fair
Reserve Champion Single Pig makes his way to the shop. Bought out of the auction at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair this morning along with 5 others all from the same sty at Penlan Farm, Talsarn. Huge congrats to Brinley, Carwyn, Eifiona and all the family on their...
Order now for Christmas
Christmas orders now being taken. Free Range Fresh Local Farm Turkeys from Brynblodau Farm. Free range local Geese, Chickens & Ducks. Call us on 01970 615353 or email your order to admin@robrattray.co.uk or pm.
Try the Pork Ciabattas at Spartacus
Mike Blair from Spartacus, Aberystwyth choosing a superb leg of pork for his new line of pulled pork ciabattas . Pork locally sourced from Pen Lan farm here in Ceredigion. "I have a feeling it's going to be good!! It's great I can just walk into Rob Rattray's and...
Siop y Bont
Selection of our own home cured bacon on sale now at Siop y Bont, Ponthrydfendigaid
Siop Clettwr
Support your local shops. Good luck to Siop Clettwr and Cafe on its recent re-opening in new premises. Fantastic selection of all types of groceries available including our own Home-Cured Bacon, variety of own own home-made sausages, local quality Welsh beef mince,...
Coloured Breed Sale at Llandovery
Blue Texels For Sale at Llandovery on Sunday, 1st October. 3 Yearlings & 2 Aged Ewes. Lot Nos 1092-1096. MV accredited. Also Ram Lamb and Aged Ram (lot no 1118-1119)
Sausage makers
The sausage boys busy at it! All hand mixed and hand made from our own best quality pork, sourced locally from Penlan Farm.
Beltex Sale at Ruthin 19 Sept
7 Shearling Rams and 5 Ewes for Beltex Sale at Ruthin TOMORROW, Tuesday 19th. Sale at 12.30. Show at 10am. Full catalogue http://docs.wixstatic.com/…/59d5d8_db7ef66d04734096b8bd5b70…
Beltex Shearling ewes for sale
5 Shearling Ewes for sale at the Welsh beltex Club Sale in Ruthin on Tuesday 19 September. Show at 10.00 am and Sale at 12.30 Full catalogue http://docs.wixstatic.com/…/59d5d8_db7ef66d04734096b8bd5b70…
Lamb on offer
This weekends Special Offer Whole legs our local lamb £9.99kg
“Best ever Pork Pie”!! says Rachel
Some people ❤ #chocolate but my weakness is #porkpie . Thank you #rob Rattray butchers #aberystwyth for beautiful crisp pastry, tasty filling and surely the best ever pork pie in Wales says Rachel Beyonce Hubbard
Spring lamb now available
Finest quality Spring lamb now available. Naturally produced by Gwyn and Enid Jones and their son Gareth on the fertile pastures of Morfa Farm, Llanrhystud where they say "we pride ourselves on the responsible nature of our farming and our relationships with local...
Hot Welsh Lamb Superfood Salad
Welsh Lamb & Beef recipe Ingredients 225g (8oz) Lean Welsh Lamb leg steaks, cut into thin strips 5ml (1tsp) Olive oil 15ml (1tbsp) Soy sauce – sugar free and low salt 100g (4oz) Quinoa 30ml (2tbsp) Pumpkin seeds 30ml (2tbsp) Sunflower seeds 4 Cooked beetroots, cubed 1...
Mother’s Day Treat
Treat your Mum to what every Mum enjoys..... a Sunday Roast with the family. Choose from locally sourced Ystwyth Valley Lamb, local Ceredigion Beef, Welsh Pork from Penlan and free range Chicken. and don't forget the washing up..just this once!!
St Davis Day Sausage
Celebrate St Davids Day with our special recipe St Davids Day sausage from local Penlan Pork, fresh leeks and local Welsh Cheese.
Full of festive treats
Our festive feast!! This afternoons display of fresh poultry.
Cooked Meats for Christmas
Our home cooked Game pies, Gala pies, Pork & Apricot Pies, Pork pies, Cooked Ham Joints and assorted Patchwork Pates now in stock for Christmas.
Winter Fair Champion Pig en-route to Rob Rattrays for Christmas
Pleased to have bought the Supreme Champion Single Pig at this afternoon's auction at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair. Ten award winning pigs bought and are now en-route to the shop for Christmas so that we can offer our customers the very best Wales has to offer in pork,...
Royal Welsh Winter Fair Pig Champion
Huge congratulations to Brinley Davies, his son Carwyn and daughter Eifiona of Penlan Farm, Talsarn on winning the Supreme Single Pig Championship at today's Royal Welsh Winter Fair. What an achievement on their very first time of showing! But comes as no surprise as...
YFC Lamb Carcasse Judging
Congratulations Ceredigion YFC taking 3rd place in the Royal Welsh Fair Winter Lamb Carcasse Competition. Dyfrig Williams, Huw Lewis (3rd under 21), Steffan Rattray (2nd under 18) and Elin Rattray receive their team awards from 2016 RWAS Lady Ambassador.
Beltex Champion at Llanilar Show
"Rattrays Beauty Spot" today took Beltex Breed Championship in a strong section at Llanilar Show. "Beauty Spot" is out of our homebred dam "Rattrays Pepsi" and sired by Airyolland Slighshot.
25 years in business
Today Rob Rattray celebrated 25 years in business. Thanks to all the loyal customers who have supported us over the years. We very much appreciated your loyalty and know many customers have been loyal throughout the entire period.
Beltex at Aberystwyth Show
Congratulations to the Aberystwyth Show committe on organising a fantastic show of sheep. We enjoyed a good day of showing coming away with Reserve Male Beltex Champion in a strong section of over 80 entries with home-bred Shearling Ram "Rattrays Alfred". Third in...
Blue Texels at Aberystwyth Show
"Rattrays Aldaniti" claims Reserve Male Championship in the Blue Texel Section at Aberystwyth Show
Stockjudging skills
Steffan Rattray proved his knowledge and skill in identifying quality stock by winning the Sheep Stockjudging competition at Ceredigion YFC's county rally on Saturday and along with fellow team members, Rhys and Huw Lewis, brought the team trophy back to Trisant YFC....
The Harrow at Little Bedwyn
Our Ystwyth Valley Lamb served at the Michelin Star Restaurant of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn in Marlborough, Wiltshire this week. Roger Jones is a valued customer who receives his supply of Ystwyth Valley lamb by courier on a regular basis.
Today’s Cooked Meats
Ful range of cooked meats and meat products available today include Steak & ale Pie, Sausage Rolls, Cooked Beef, Ham & Turkey, Brawn, Faggots, Scotch Eggs, Pork Pies, Quiches and others
£2.00/kg off Lamb Chops
£2.00 per kg OFF our own LAMB CHOPS today£2.00 y kilo ODDI AR ein GOLWYTHION Cig Oen heddiw
Mr Urdd sausage this week
This week's range of sausages include Mr Urdd; Pork; Lamb, Mint & Honey; Pork & Leek; Slimmers Pork and Slimmers Welsh Dragon
Easter Opening hours
Thursday 24th March 2016 8.00-5.30 pm GOOD FRIDAY CLOSED EASTER SATURDAY 8.00-4.00pm EASTER SUNDAY CLOSED EASTER MONDAY CLOSED Tuesday, 29th March 2016 8.30 - 5.00...
The Glengower Hotel, Aberystwyth
Congratulations to The Glengower on a fantastic job of refurbishment! Certainly recommend a visit and find out more on their website http://glengower.co.uk/our-suppliers/
Y Ffarmers “Cosy Welsh Pub”
Congratulations to Rhodri and Esther at Y Ffarmers, Llanfihangel-y-Creuddyn, on being named by Walesonline.co.uk as one of the "18 gorgeously cosy Welsh Pubs you'll never want to leave". Proud of our local and of being able to supply them with a truly local...
Today Only
TODAY ONLY. Special Offer£12.50's worth of our own Home-Made Sausages for £9.99.
Wales-v-England!
Byddwn yn cau am 3 o'r gloch pnawn fory er mwyn i'r staff gael fynd i wylio'r gem rygbi. We will close at 3.00 pm TOMORROW, so that the staff can watch the game.
Today’s window
Choice of Ystwyth valley lamb from our own farm, Penlan pork, local Ceredigion beef from Morfa, Llanrhystud and free range Cefnllan chickens this weekend. Six Nation sausages. Also Chorizo sausage; Slimmers Pork; Lamb, mint & honey; Pork & leek; Pork; Slimmers...
Six Nation Sausages
Our own rugby treat... .......home-made Six Nation sausage ........available during Internation Rugby season only. A flavoursome Pork sausage with a dusting of international flavours, dominated by the power and flavour of the finest quality locally sourced Welsh...
MacRattrays Haggis
Rob can proudly follow his ancestry back to the early 1800's in Dundee, Scotland and has created his very own recipe for his home-made MacRattray Haggis. Available this week only. Pre-order now.
Welcome Dennis
Dennis Hodges joined us at the new year as a new member of staff. He come with over 30 years experience in the meat industry having worked in both the retail and wholesale butchery trade in Hereford throughout his career. Having spent a lifetime holidaying on the...
Well Done Y Ffarmers
Well done Y Ffarmers!. Listed in The Telegraph's "Top Chef's Favourite Restaurants". Da iawn chi. Elisabeth Luard, food writer, recommends: 9.Y Ffarmers, Aberystwyth Veteran food writer Elisabeth Luard is a long time resident of North Wales, and likes to head for her...
New Year Opening Hours
Closed today.Open tomorrow 8.30-5.00Open Wednesday 8.30-5.00Open Thursday 8.00-3.00Closed New Years DayOpen Saturday 8.00-4.00
Staff Greetings
Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda wrth y tim i gyd. Diolch i chi gyd am eich cefnogaeth yn 2015.Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Rattray team. Thanks to all our customers for their support in 2015.
YFC Carcass Judging
Rattray juniors proved their ability to recognise a good lamb carcass, by succeeding in the Wales YFC Lamb Carcass Judging competition at this week's Royal Welsh Winter Fair. Elin at the young age of 13 won the Under 21 Section, beating experienced opposition from...
We’re off to Rob Rattray’s shop for Christmas
"Come with us to Rob Rattray's shop, They say all the best birds go there for Christmas." Order now ......admin@robrattray.co.uk ..........01970 615353
Welsh Chef of the Year finalist
Congratulations to customers, Nathan and Charlie of the Belle Vue Royal Hotel who have earnt a place in this years Grand Final of the Welsh Chef of the year competition, Nathan Davies says "Rob Rattray butchers we couldn't have done it with out you! Your lamb was a...
40 days to Christmas
40 days to Christmas!!Order your meat and poultry now. Then that's sorted!Phone 01970 615353 email admin@robrattray.co.uk
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales Annual Conference
Rob demonstrating his butchery skills at the Annual Conference of Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales last week.
Sausage Boys enjoy this week’s speciality!!
Our Sausage Boys really enjoying this week's speciality.........Sweet Burning Chariots Sausage!! Enjoy them boys.
Male Champion at Worcester’s Beltex Sheep Sale
Male Champion and Reserve Supreme Champion at Worcester's Beltex Society Sale on Friday with a home-bred Shearling Ram, Rattrays Worthington.
Reserve Male Champion at Welsh beltex Sale
First prize Ram Lamb and Reserve Male Champion with "Rattrays Alligator" RAT A005 at Welsh Beltex Club sale yesterday. Sired by our stock ram Dooley Thurston and out of homebred dam Rattrays Patsy. Sold at £1,000 to judge Huw Owen, Red House Farm, Aberhafesp and son...
Good trade at Welsh Beltex Sale
Good demand for our Beltex Shearling Rams at Welshpool yesterday with all rams sold to an average of £883. Top priced was this years show ram, Rattrays Wally selling at £1,050 to Owens, Sandilands.whilst another two topped the £1000 with Rattrays Wesley joining the...
Rattrays Beltex female sells to Scotland
The sale of Beltex Shearling Ewes from the Rattray flock met a good demand at the Welsh Beltex Club Sale at Welshpool yesterday. Nine females sold to an average of £361. First in the ring was RAT W054 who will have a change of air, joining a flock in...
Rattray’s Beltex progeny succeed
It was great to see progeny of the Rattrays Beltex flock receiving rosettes at the pre-Sale Show at Welshpool on Wednesday. Winning the Female Championship was Tywi Wispa from Ioan Jones, who is sired by Rattrays Stan the Man, sold to the Tywi flock at the 2013 Welsh...
Blue Texels for Sale at Worcester
Nine smart Blue Texels all sired by an imported ram 4212-0812 whi is from the well known Dutch breeder Kreuze (26173) will be offered for sale at Worcester tomorrow.
Beltex Rams for sale
9 Beltex Shearling Rams for sale at Welshpool on Wednesday next, 2nd September. Lots 125-133. Show 12 noon. Sale 2pm. Full catalogue available onlinehttp://www.beltex.co.uk/Welshpool_Beltex_Catalogue_2015.pdf
Beltex Ram Lambs for sale
"Rattrays Alligator" (RAT.A005) 1st prize ram lamb at Llanilar Show and 3rd at Royal Welsh Show entered as lot no 265 in Welsh Beltex Sale at Welshpool, 2nd September 2015.. Sired by Dooley Thurston (DOO T082) and our homebred dam Rattrays Patsy (RAT P022) who is out...
Beltex Shearling Ewes for sale
10 Shearling Ewes (Lots No 43 - 52) entered for Welsh Beltex Club Sale at Welshpool 2nd September 2015. Catalogue available onlinehttp://www.beltex.co.uk/Welshpool_Beltex_Catalogue_2015.pdf
Good luck Mathew
Mathew Jones leaves us today after 8 years in our employment, to follow a change in career, undertaking a degree course in Computer Studies at Aberystwyth University. We hope you will keep in touch Mathew and call in on a regular basis. Good luck with your new...
Blue Texel Shearling for sale at Worcester
9 home-bred Blue Texel Shearling Ewes heading for the Society Sale at Worcester on Friday 4th September. Lots No 190-198.. Full details in the catalogue http://www.blue-texel-sheep.com/sa…/worcester-sale. All out of our imported ram 4212-0812 and our own home-bred...
Ambassador for Porc.Wales
Porc.Wales Click here to read more about the butchers in Wales who sell quality local pork - likeRob Rattray Butchers in Aberystwyth! http://porc.wales/en/meat-greet/shops/rob-rattray-butcher
Interbreed Group Chamiponship at Llanilar Show
Rattrays Beltex beat 13 other breed group to win the Interbreed Group Championship at Llanilar Show on Saturday with a group of 3 home bred shearling sheep comprising a shearling ram Rattrays Wally (RAT W019) and two shearling ewes Rattrays Winni (RAT W044) and...
1st prize Beltex Ram Lamb at Llanilar Show
Rattrays Alligator (RAT A005) wins the Beltex Ram Lamb Class at Llanilar Show on Saturday. Will be offered for sale at the Welsh beltex Club Sale at Welshpool on Wednesday 2nd September 2015. Bred from one of our favourite home-bred ewes, Rattrays Patsy (RAT P022)...
Llanilar Show – AOB Championship
Rattrays Blue Texels win the Championship for Any Other Continental or British Lowland Breed at Llanilar Show on Saturday with a home bred Blue Texel Shearling Ewe, Rattrays X-Rated out of our our home bred ewe and an imported ram
Beltex for sale at Welshpool
9 Shearling Rams (RAT W001 RAT W003 RAT W005 RAT W008 RAT W009 RAT W019 RAT W011 RAT W013 RAT W023) 10 Shearling Ewes (RAT W054 RAT W052 RAT W043 RAT W040 RAT W037 RAT W035 RAT W030 RAT W029 RAT W014 RAT...
NSA Ram Sale
10 Beltex-x-Charolais and 5 Beltex-x Shearling entered for sale at the NSA Sale at Builth Wells on 21st September 2015
Beltex and Blue Texel for Sale
A selection of Beltex,Beltex-x and Blue Texel Shearling Rams, Shearling Ewes and Ram Lambs for Sale at home and at various sales this autumn. Prospective puirchasers welcome to see our stock at any time by prior appointment.
Wales YFC Beltex Stockjudging winner
So very, very proud of Elin, winning the Wales YFC Under 16 Beltex Sheep Stockjudging Trophy at this year's Royal Welsh Show. A faboulous achievement at only 12 yrs! Winning at county level in Ceredigion, where standard of competitors is always high, was a great...
Know where your meat come from when you eat at the Royal Welsh Show
Little Eateries's food village on Avenue A, near Entrance M (close to rear entrance of Flower Tent) at the Royal Welsh Show this week. Ystwyth Valley lamb supplied by us and Jonathan and Beth Little are offering lambrolls and lamburgers, and local Welsh...
Our lamb down in price
£2.00 PER KG off all our LAMB. All our lamb is produced locally on Ystwyth Valley farms. This week's lamb is produced by Colin Davies at Troedrhiwfronfrech....no more than 2 mile from our shop.
Thanks and good luck Jonathan
It'll be all change next week as Jonathan Theobald leaves us at the end of this week, after almost 9 years of loyal service. He joined us on leaving school and has been a reliable and faithful member of our team ever since. He now leaves us to continue his...
All the best Jonathan
Jonathan Theobald will leave at the end of this week to further his education in what has been his lifetime interest, Agriculture. Jonathan joined us 9 years ago on leaving school and we shall now miss his loyalty to the business and his reliability at all times. ...
Success at Aberystwyth Show
Good day at Aberystwyth Show yesterday. Beltex Female Champion & Reserve Breed Champion with Shearling Ewe, Rattray's Wenolwen in a very strong section of 67 entries.
Interbreed Group of Three Championship
Interbreed Champion Group of Three at Aberystwyth Show yesterday with a Blue Texel Group of three lambs beating strong opposition from 18 other breed groups.
Like mother, like daughter
At the 2011 Show our shearling ewe, Rattrays Presidents Lady, won the Beltex Female and Reserve Breed Championship. Yesterday her daughter, Wenolwen, follows in his footsteps, bringing home the exact 2015 awards.
Our Meat supplied for Aberystwyth Show
Local produce at Aberystwyth Show tomorrow supplied by Rob Rattray Butchers. Beefburgers, Lamburgers, Hog Roast and Lamb rolls supplied to Jonathan & Beth Little of Event Eateries, Lampeter using locally sourced meat. Lamb produced by Colin Davies,...
Experienced Butcher required
Experienced Butcher required to join our team of staff, working at retail shop in Aberystwyth town and at the meat cutting unit. If you know of anyone who may be interested contact us
Glengower Raft Race
Despite all the staff's efforts in constructing and launching their fine crafted raft.................it unfortunately proved not to be seaworthy.!! After abandoning ship, the team of sausage-makers were left to salvage the shipwreck....and their pride.! Don't...
Ffermio Saturday 12.30
Ffermio. Repeated today 12.30. S4C. "This week,..........Meinir Howells calls on the Rattray family near Aberystwyth to see their award-winning Beltex sheep."
Welsh Beltex Club Flock Visit
Members visited the farm on Bank Holiday Monday to see Rattrays Beltex, winners of the Welsh beltex Club Large Flock Competition 2013 & 2014 in their working clothes. Members were briefed by Rob on the breeding lines of all stock and given an opportunity to see...
Lamb Cutting Demonstration
During the Welsh Beltex Club Flock Visit Day, Rob also demonstrated his butchery skills and explained to members the various method he uses to butcher and market prime lambs for the shop.
BBQ to follow Welsh Beltex Club visit
The afternoon was completed with some light refreshments and Barbaque followed by a well supported Club meeting
This week’s suppliers
Beef this week from William Jenkins, Neuadd yr Ynys, Tre'r Ddol Pork this week from Brinley Davies, Fferm Penlan, Talsarn Spring Lamb from Alwyn Davies, Brenan, New Cross
Welsh Black Beef
Welsh Black Beef available this week, from the local and renowned Neuadd herd of William Jenkins, Neuadd yr Ynys, Talieisin.
“The 45 best restaurants in Wales right now”
Congratulations to customers Baravin, Aberystwyth and The Harbourmaster, Aberaeron Y Ffarmers, Llanfihnagel-y-Creuddyn Gwesty Cymru, and Ultracomida, Pier Street, Aberystwyth on being named as "The 45 best restaurants in Wales right now" ...
First of our Spring Lamb
Local Welsh lamb for the Easter weekend in stock First of this season's spring lamb from Morfa, Llanrhystud this week.
Breakfast Week 25-31 Jan
Enjoy a hearty breakfast with a choice of our own home-cured bacon and home made sausages with free range Birchgrove eggs. The sweet cured bacon or our speciality treacle cured is a popular choice.
McRattrays Haggis
This week only! Our own home made traditional McRattrays Haggis.
Rattray’s Beltex win Wales’ Large Flock Competition
"Rattrays Beltex" winners of the Welsh Beltex Club Large Flock Competition. The flock competition was judged by Mr John Hall of Carlisle, President of the Beltex Sheep Society in the autumn and the flock are seen here at the jime of judging.
This week’s sausage
This week's sausages selection"Slimmers" Pork & "Slimmers" Pork, Lemon Pepper & Chive Cumberland (Plain Pork) Pork & Leek Lamb, Mint & Honey
Happy New Year
Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous new year and thanking you for your support throughout 2014. Blwyddyn Newydd Dda..
Opening Hours
Tuesday 23td Dec 7.00 - 5.30 Christmas Eve 7.00 - 3.00 (Orders to be collected by 2pm) Christmas Day & Boxing Day Closed Saturday 27th Dec 8.00 - 2.00 Sunday 28th Dec Closed Monday 29th Dec ...
7 days to go – Not too late to order!
Its not too late to place your Christmas order at Rob Rattray Butchers. There is still time to shop and still time to place your order. We have a good selection of all poultry and game available and plenty of well hung and matured prize winning Beef. Call...
Rob Rattray Butchers gift vouchers for Christmas
Stuck for a last minute gift?............what about a Rob Rattray Gift Voucher?. Available for any amount and can be spent as you wish............on one shop or over several shoppings! Give someone a git they will apprecaite and enjoy! Available all year...
Christmas Beef
Our Winter Fair Beef hanging in the Unit and will be ready for cutting later this week. For your favourite joint for Christmas and New Year place your order now to ensure a joint to suit your requirements.
Royal Welsh Winter Fair Reserve Supreme Champion (Champion Steer) exhibited by Aeron & Berwyn Hughes, Cwmhendryd and bought by Rob Rattray, killed out at 68.4% (624kg live weight, 427kg dead weight).
“I’ve got the best breast her and I’m off to Rob Rattray’s shop this xmas”!!
Have you ordered your Christmas poultry yet? Its not too late! Phone now 01970 615353, email orders@robrattray.co.uk, text 07980300951 or on facebook.
8 Cattle from Royal Welsh Winter Fair
We'll have the best of Welsh Beef in the shop for Christmas!! Eight cattle bought at Welsh Winter Fair this week including Reserve Supreme Champion (Champion Steer) and Reserve Champion Steer, both from Aeron & Berwyn Hughes of Cwmhendryd, Lampeter. What an...
Rattray’s Beltex produce Champion carcasse
Congratulations to one of our suppliers, Rob Lewis, Glanelan, Rhayader on winning the Champion Lamb Carcasse at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair. What an achievement - 11 entries and 11 rosettes (including Champion Single and Reserve Champion Pair)...............and all 11...
Another prize winner from the Winter Fair
Dai Jones, Llanilar takes a look over another of our purchases - the Winter Fair's Reserve Champion Steer, a Charolias-x steer, from Cwmhendryd being shown off here by handler Cai Edwards.
Rattrays birds have better breasts!!!
Order your Christmas Meat & Poultry Now. Free range Turkeys from Brynblodau Farm. Free range local farm geese, ducks, chickens & game. Also prime Welsh bbef.
Our very own free range Chick on the run!
Our own free range chicken on the run around town today taking orders for Christmas!
“This is the future of the sheep industry, ladies and gentlemen.”
WOULD-BE FARMER WOWS JUDGES: Eight-year-old Mugginton boy steals shows for impressive sheep handling. Harvey Heath is taking the farming world by storm...............................................Judge Robert Rattray, a butcher and sheep breeder from Wales – who...
English Winter Fair Facebook post
Taking on the task of judging the live sheep classes is Aberystwyth-based award winning butcher Robert Rattray.Rob opened his own butchers shop in the town in 1991 and farms to supply the business, running a commercial flock of some 300 Texel Mules put to a Beltex tup...
Welsh Black Beef this week
Welsh Black Beef available now sourced from neighbour Richard Tudor of Glanystwyth, New Cross, who produces lamb and beef cattle of the finest quality on prime, fertile pastures on the bank of the river Ystwyth. .
Welsh Black Beef this week
Welsh Black Beef this week sourced from the Coedllys Herd of Wil Davies who runs a herd of top quality Welsh Black Cattle at Brynglas, Ponterwyd.
21 things you have to taste in Wales
Proud to supply The Harbourmaster, Aberaeron with Rob's own cured sweet Bacon and our own Traditional Pork Sausage. Congratulations to Glyn, Menna & the staff whose full Welsh Breakfast which was listed in "21 Things You Have to Taste in Wales"
2015 calendar
Our 2015 Calendars are going to print this week! LAST chance to include your event!! Just let us have the date and details by Friday and we will include a free advert on the calendar.
Catching up with former fellow rugby player
Rob takes a few minutes out whilst sharing a few samples with former fellow Aberystwyth Rugby Club player Roy Williams who was back on a visit from New Zealand.
See our Suppliers on “Cefn Gwlad”
Congratulations to the entire Hughes family of Cwmhendryd on presenting an excellent "Cefn Gwlad" programme last night. What a superb show of beef cattle!. Well done, one and all !. For those who missed it , the programme will be a repeated at 1.30 pm Thursday...
Congratulations
Congratulations to our beef supplier, Berwyn Hughes on his marriage to family friend, Elin Jones on Saturday. All the very best to you both.
Blue Texels for Sale at NSA Sale 22 Sept
Two Shearling Ewes and One Shearling Ram for Sale at the NSA Sale at Builth Wells on Monday 22nd September. Ring 6. Lot 1387. Rattrays Wizzkid. Shearling Ram sired by imported Belgian Ram BE 4212-0812 and home bred dam Rattrays Tanneks. More details to...
Blue Texel Shearling reaches £950
Blue Texels from the Rattray Flock were placed 2nd and 4th in a very strong line up of Shearling Ewes at the Worcester on 5 September. Selling for £950 to the Harding family of Cefnypwll, Abermule was second placed ewe RATTRAYS WICKED LADY, sired by...
Supreme Champion Beltex at Welshpool Sale
Rattrays Tyson (RAT T037) awarded the Supreme Championship at the Welsh Beltex Club Sale at Welshpool, by judge Mr John Hall of Carlisle. Tyson, a March 2013 born shearling ram, stood 2nd in the ram lamb class at last year's Royal Welsh Show and was out of our own...
Blue Texel Semen For Sale
Semen available for sale from a 2006 born Penybec ram PGA/06/3014M. First prize winner of ram lamb class at Royal Welsh Show in 2006 and sire of most of the females in our flock. Sireof Blue Texel Breed Champion at NSA Builth Wells Ram Sale 2012 and the Blue Texel...
Blue Texel Shearling Ram at Worcester
Lot No 254 at Worcester Blue Texel Sale on Friday. Rattrays Wilfred (RAT/13/0033)
Beltex Worcester
Ready for Friday's Beltex Sale at Worcester......Rattrays Tywysog (RAT T052) sired by our home bred of Rattrays Mr Urdd and therefore a half brother to the Supreme Champion at Welshpool today. The dam, Rattrays Presidents Lady, is one of the favourite ewes within...
Beltex semen for sale
Semen available for sale from Rattray's Mr Urdd who was Beltex Section Male Champion at 2010 Royal Welsh Show.
Blue Texel Shearlings For Sale at Worcester Sale
Entries for the Blue Texel Sale at Worcester on 5 September include Lot 150 RATTRAYS WISHFUL THINKING (RAT/13/0024W) dob 06/03/2013 Twin Sire : Rattrays Werbrouck 4212-0814 (Import) Dam Rattrays Tywysoges RAT/11/2580 LOT 151 RATTRAYS WICKED LADY ...
Beltex Sale Welshpool 3rd September 2014
Shearling Females entered for Welsh Premier Sale at Welshpool this Wednesday. Show at 1pm. Sale 3pm. Entries include Lot 39, 41, 42 & 43 sired by our own homebred Rattrays Mr Urdd (RWAS Male Champion 2010) and Lot 40 & 44 sired by Ballydown Lancer and...
Beltex Shearling Rams Welshpool 3 Sept 2014
Choice of 9 Beltex Shearling Rams for Sale at Welshpool on Weds. Lot no 101 to 109 follow link www.beltex.co.uk sales Welshpool see catalogue. Substitute entries for Lot 103 are RAT T051 Rattrays Tornado ...out of our home bred sire Rattrays Mr Urdd and a dam of...
Blue Texel Rams for sale at Worcester
Ram Lamb Lot No 296 RATTRAYS X-BOX for sale at Breed Society sale at Worcester on 5th September 2013. A strong lamb sired by an imported Werbrouck ram (4212-0812) and out of a home bred ewe Rattratys Tanneka (RAT/11/00004) and shown at The Royal Welsh Show in...
Judging Beltex at Brecon
Rob judging Beltex Classes at Brecon Show.
Beltex Ram Lambs for Sale
Three Ram Lambs from the Rattray flock entered for the Beltex Premier Sale at Carlisle are LOT 312 Rattray's Waldo (RAT.W018) Dam : Rattray's Patsy. A homebred ewe out of Clary Keiser Chief and Grays Mustang Sally This years show lamb. Like his...
Beltex Rams and Females for Sale
A selection of pedigree Beltex Shearling Rams and Females will be available for sale this summer, some at the Welsh Beltex Club Sale at Welshpool on Wednesday 3rd September 2014 and others at Worcester and from home. Three Beltex Ram Lambs entered for Premier Sale at...
3rd in Royal Welsh Intermediate Young Handler Section
And again ....in the heat of the mid afternoon sun on Wednesday afternoon, Elin is placed 3rd in the Royal Welsh Show Intermediate Young Handler Section. All competitors are put through their paces by showing their skills in handling the sheep and proving their...
Elin wins Royal Welsh Beltex Senior Young Handler Award
Elin Rattray beats off strong competition from fellow young Beltex exhibitors and friends in the Beltex classes at the Royal Welsh Show on Tuesday afternoon and comes home with the Challenge Trophy for the Best Senior Young Handler in the Section. Well done Elin!
Glan Elan Beef for Triangle Inn, Rhayader
Beef from Rob Lewis's farm at Glan Elan, Cwmdauddwr, Rhayader and Lamb from our own farm is prepared for The Triangle Inn, Cwmdauddwr, Rhayader (www.triangleinn.co.uk) in preparation for a busy week of visitors travelling to the Royal Welsh Show next week. Showgoers...
Welsh Beltex Club Flock of the Year
Rob, Sheila, Steffan & Elin Rattray winning the Welsh Beltex Club Flock of the Year Competition and being presented with the Cup by retiring Chairman, Hefin Hughes. The competition was judged by Mr Tom Ashton of Wigan, Lancashire, a pioneer of the breed...
Welsh Black Beef available this week
Welsh Black Beef produced by William Jenkins, Neuadd yr Ynys, Taliesin available this week.
Pure Hereford Beef this week
Pure Hereford Beef available this week produced by our farm hand Stephen Griffiths and his father at Pantmawr, Pisgah
Welsh website up and running
Our Welsh language website is now up and running as from today. We do have a few minor issues yet to resolve , so bear with us and we promise to get these sorted very soon.
Our Welsh Language Website
Our Welsh language website is almost ready and will be up and running from 1st March. Share our St Davids Day celebration with us and take a look.
Celebrate St Davids Day
Celebrate St Davids Day with our own locally produced Welsh Lamb, Beef or Pork.
Aberystwyth Town Centre Flat to rent
Floor Self Contained Flat available to rent in Chalybeate Street, Aberystwyth. Available partly furnished or unfurnished. Third floor accommodation with Entrance Hall, fitted Kitchen with Dining Area equipped with cooked, fridge and washer-dryer, Large lounge,...
Don’t miss the match!
Remember the Wales - v- France match is Friday 21st February with kick off at 8.00 p.m. Another calendar blunder! So sorry. Tuck into some of our 6 Nations Sausage whilst you watch the match. Avalaible throughout the Six Nation tournament only,
Valentine’s Day Treat
Spoil your "nearest and dearest" to a prime Ceredigion steak this weekend. Remember what they say.......the way to a man's heart is through his stomach! Mwynhewch stecen orau Ceredigion dros benwythnos Sant Folant.
Welsh Beef & Lamb logo
One year on and Rob says "We have seen new trade in the wake of the horsemeat scandal. We’ve had new customers coming into the shop. We pride ourselves on the traceability of the products that we sell so that our customers can be assured that they are getting...
Pancake Day Blunder
Thousand apologies to all our customers who made Pancakes on Tuesday last.! Glad to see you all use our calendar! Shrove Tuesday or Pancake day is not until 4th March so you'll just make them all over again. Sorry! This was Rob's plan to get a double helping...
Limited Edition Six Nations Sausage
Try our speciality 6 Nations Sausage - only available during Six Nations Tournament season.
Welsh Language Website
We are currently preparing a Welsh language version of our website. We are almost there and hope to have it ready for lauching on St Davids Day We look forward to presenting the new look website and shall keep you informed of progress. Diolch.
Christmas Greetings
Wishing all our customers a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year
Opening Hours
Saturday 21 Dec 8 am to 4 pm Sunday 22 Dec 10 am to 3 pm Monday 23 Dec 7 am to 5.30pm Tuesday 24 Dec 7 am to 3 pm CHRISTMAS DAY CLOSED BOXING DAY CLOSED Friday 27 Dec CLOSED...
Llyfr Ysgol Llanfihangel y Creuddyn School
An exciting book just in time for Christmas recording the history of Llanfihangel y Creuddyn School since 1838. Reports, documents, articles, extracts from the log books and a huge collection of named photos in 136 pages of colour and black and white, Availble at...
Prime Beef for Christmas from Welsh Winter Fair
A very successful Royal Welsh Winter Fair saw Rob judging the pig classes on the Monday followed by the Championships on Tuesday. later in the day, Rob went on to buy one of the pair of Champion pigs along with another pair, exhibited by Andrew Davies of...
Rattray’s birds have bigger breasts!
Have you ordered your Christmas poultry yet.? If not do so now........phone us at the shop 01970-615353 or email orders@robrattray.co.uk
Royal Welsh Winter Fair
All the best to all our customers competing at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair next week. See you there.
Beat the Christmas rush
Order your Christmas meat and poultry now.
Aberystwyth Food Fair
Come and see us on stand 27 at the Aberystwyth Art Centre Food Fair on Saturday 23rd November 10am to 4pm.
Order your Christmas meat & Poultry NOW
2 months to Christmas Day!!
It'll soon be here! take the stress out of Christmas and place your order early. Turkeys will again be free range and supplied by the Gibbons family of Brynblodau Farm and are coming on well, Visit our christmas page ...
Female Blue Texel Champion at NSA Ram Sale
Rattrays Verona RAT/12/00009 (Lot No 1454) was placed Champion Female at todays pre-sale breed show at Builth Wells. She was 1st in the Shearling ewe class and went on to become female champion whilst her half sister Rattrays Vera RAT/12/00012 (lot no. 1455) was...
Poultry Farmers of the Year finalist
Congratulation to our egg suppliers, Birchgrove Eggs of Trawscoed, Aberystwyth on reaching the finals of Farmers Weekly Poultry Farmer of the Year. Best of luck Tony & Gwen at the finals.
The Harrow at Little Bedwyn
Rob Rattray Butchers are proud to have supplied Welsh Black Beef and Ystwyth Valley Lamb this week to "the Harrow at little Bedwyn", a Michelin Star restaurant at Marlborough in Wiltshire run by Roger Jones and his wife Sue. "The Harrow at Little Bedwyn is one of...
Glanelan beef & lamb at The Triangle Inn
Both beef and lamb has been sourced this week from Rob Lewis and family at Glanelan Farm, Cwmdauddwr, Rhayader to supply The Triangle Inn at Cwmdauddwr with a truly local product. The fertile pastures of the lower Elan Valley are able to produce first class quality...
Llongyfarchaidau i’r Ffarmers
Llongyfarchiadau i Esther a Rhodri yn Y Ffarmers Llanfihangel y Creuddyn ar dderbyn Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence. Cwbl haeddianol. Da iawn chi.
Welsh Beltex Club Sale
A selection of Rattray's home-bred shearling rams and females will be offered for sale at the Welsh Beltex Club Society Sale at Welshpool of Wednesday 4th September 2013. Show at 1pm. Sale at 3pm. Shearling Ewes LOT 10 Messrs R & S Rattray (Rattray's)...
Champion of Champions at Llanilar Show
Hot-on-the-heels of winning the Group Championship earlier in the afternoon, Rob Rattray goes on to win the Sheep Interbreed Championship at Llanilar Show on Saturday with a home bred Beltex Ewe Lamb "Rattrays Tamara". The ewe lamb which had earlier in the day...
Interbreed Group of Three at Llanilar Show
Steffan & Elin Rattray were helped by friends Hedd Dafydd and Dafydd Owen to the win the Group of Three Interbreed Championship at Llanilar Show on Saturday. The group of three, comprising one ram lamb and two ewe lambs were all March born home-bred lambs from...
Success at the Royal Welsh Show
It's back to the shop today after a busy week at the Royal Welsh Show. A homebred ram lamb from the Rattray flock was proud to stand second in his class to a lamb from the Glantre flock that later went on to win the breed's male championship. Also displaying...
Rob’s own lamb this week
The first of this season's lamb from Rob's own farm is on offer at the shop this week.
Make hay while the sun shines!
"All is safely gathered in" and with "all hands on deck" a good harvest was had,ready for next winter.
Oxford Symposium of Food & Cookery
Rob Rattray Butchers are extremely proud to have supplied Ystwyth Valley Lamb for the Friday evening dinner of the Oxford Symposium of Food & Cookery - an annual conference of some 220 international food writers, journalists, enthusiasts and academics. The theme...
National Tourism Awards for Wales 2013
Congratulations to our customers, Rhodri & Esther at Y Ffarmers, Llanfihangel-y-Creuddyn on being short-listed the prestigious National Tourism Awars 2013 - Best Place to Eat - Pub category. Da iawn chi a phob hwyl yn y seremoni wobrwyo.
Llongyfarchiadau i ysgol Llanfihangel y Creuddyn!
Llongyfarchiadau i staff a phlant Ysgol Llanfihangel y Creuddyn ar ddathlu penblwydd yr ysgol mewn steil ! Da iawn chi wir. Cafwyd diwrnod a hanner!! Roedd yr ysgol yn byrlymu efo hen hanes a straeon diddorol a phawb yn ymfalchio yn eu cysylltiadau a'r ysgol wrth...
Y Ffarmers awarded Sawday’s Community Pub Award
Llongyfarchiadau i Rhodri ac Esther, Y Ffarmers, Llanfihangel y Creuddyn, ar gael eu henwebu yn enillwyr cenedlaethol mewn cystadleuaeth nodedig "Sawdays". Congratulations to Y Ffarmers on being named winner of the "Community Pub Award" 2013/2014 in the...
Ysgol Llanfihangel-y-Creuddyn yn 175 oed.
Pob lwc i Ysgol Llanfihangel y Creuddyn ar ddathlu ei phenblwydd yn 175 oed, Carreg filltir bwysig iawn yn hanes yr ysgol lle bu Rob yn "ddisgbybl boch-goch bach di-fau" !!! Yno bu ef a Sheila yn ddisgyblion a gellir ymfalchio yn y ffaith fod y plant y 7fed...
New Season Lamb now available
New Season Lamb this week from Morfa, Llanrhystud. Lambs are produced by Sheila's uncle, David Morgan, Gwyn and Gareth at Morfa, on the fertile seaside pastures of Cardigan Bay coast which benefits from the fresh salty sea air and produces healthy stock with a...
Robert Rattray ARAgS
Rob is proud to have been awarded an Associateship of the Royal Agricultural Societies (ARAgS) "in recognition of his contribution to the practice and development of agriculture". A report in the Council for Awards of Royal Agricultural Societies Newsletter &...
“Congrats Dadcu Mogs”
Congratulations to one of the staff, Ceredig Morgan and his wife Janet on the birth of their first grandchild - a beautiful baby girl, Liwsi Win, born on 20th March. Doting dadcu and baby Liwsi "both doing well"! Llongyfarchiadau hefyd i ddau o'n cynhyrchwyr, ...
Wales 30 – 3 England! Llongyfarchiadau i dim Cymru!
Celebrate Wales victory in the Six Nations Championship with our special Six Nation Championship Sausage - a special celebratory sausage created to our own recipe - a variation to our own Six Nation Sausage.
No Horse Meat Here
"NO HORSE MEAT HERE" - and that's straight from the horse's mouth !!!
Farmhouse Breakfast
Its' "Farmhouse Breakfast Week" 22 to 28 January 2013. Start your day with Rob Rattray's own home made speciality sausage, Rob's own home cured bacon and Birchgrove eggs. A great start to the day!.
New Years Resolution
Is losing weight your New Year's Resolution? If so, try our "Slimmers Sausage". "The more you eat, the more you lose!"
Gwefan Gymraeg
Rydym wrthi yn paratoi cyfeithiad o'r wefan i'r Gymraeg a mawr obeithiwn bydd y gwaith o'i chwblhau wedi gorffen yn fuan. Yn y cyfamser, gwerthfawrogwn eich amynedd!
Happy New Year – Blwyddyn Newydd Dda
We wish all our customers a happy and prosperous New Year. Dymuniadau gorau am Flwyddyn Newydd Dda i'n holl gwsmeriaid a chyfeillion.
Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda
Dymuniadau gorau i'n cwsmeriaid a'n cysyltiadau i gyd, am Mandolig Llawen iawn a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda. Mwynhewch yr Wyl.
Christmas Greetings
Wishing all our customers a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year and thank you for your continued support throughout 2012. Dymuniadau gorau i'n cwsmeriaid i gyd am Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda a diolch am eich holl gefnogaeth drwy'r flwyddyn. ...
Wales finalist in Butchers Shop of the Year Awards
Rob Rattray Butchers were proud to be one of three finalists from Wales in the Butchers Shop of the Year Awards 2012. The presentation wasmade by Mr Dai Davies of Hybu Cig Cymru at the Landmark Hotel, london on 22nd November 2012. Judge Fred A'Court said "This...
Champion carcasse from Rattray’s beltex breeding
Congratulations to Robert Lewis, Glanelan, Rhayader on winning the Lamb Carcasse Championship at the 2012 Welsh Winter Fair. For the second year in succession awards in the carcasse competitions have gone to the Lewis family with Robert & his son Rhys also...
Judging at Welsh Winter Fair
Congratulations to neighbour, supplier and brother-in-law Alwyn Davies, Brenan, who judged the Hill Breeds section in the Sheep Ring at the 2012 Royal Welsh Winter Fair. Classes were exceptionally well supported with as many as 30 pairs being exhibited in some...
Queen Mother’s Cup at Smithfield in the shop for Christmas!
Rob purchases the winner of the Queen Mother's Cup at the Royal Smithfield Show auction on 1st December 2012. A pure bred Aberdeen Angus heifer, exhibited by Mr Elfed Williams of Sennybridge was the winner of the Native Breed Championship at the Royal Smithfield...
Runners up at Butchers Shop of the Year Awards (Wales region)
Proud to be runners-up in Wales region of Butchers Shop of the Year Awards held at The Landmark Hotel, London, on 22nd November 2012 Judge, Fred A'Court, of Meat Traders Journal says "This is an excellent business that is an asset to Aberystwyth. Rob has a warm,...
Rob buys his Christmas beef at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair
A fine selection of prize winning beef cattle were purchased at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair and is now in stock ready for Christmas. Rob says "We undoubtedly have the choice of the finest primestock in the UK on show at the Welsh Winter Fair". He hand-selected...
Alwyn judges at Winter Fair
Congratulations to supplier, neighbour and Sheila's brother, Alwyn Davies, Brenan, on judging the Hill Breeds Section in the Sheep Ring at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair. Judging extended over the two days where there was an excellent show of good quality lambs with...
Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat!
Have you ordered your Christmas poultry yet? Pop in the shop, phone or send your order online and you'll be sorted! Free range Brynblodau turkeys, farm chickens, geese, ducks, game are all fattening now. We'll be at the Welsh Winter Fair to buy our Christmas...
Welsh Beef
Customers are assured that our beef is Welsh Beef and carries the Hybu Cig Cymru Welsh Beef logo.
Welsh Lamb
Customers are assured that all our lamb is Welsh Lamb and carries the Hybu Cig Cymru Welsh Lamb logo.
Lynda Bellingham shops at Rob Rattray’s
Lynda Bellingham visited Aberystwyth whilst filming her series "Tasty Treats with lynda Bellingham". She is seen shopping around the town and turns into Rob Rattray Butchers for her meat and friendly advice from Rob. Her challenge is to make a tradional Welsh...
Meeting Prince Charles
Prince Charles recently visited Huw Evans' abattoir at Tregaron where Rob and other local butchers had the opportunity to meet him and discuss the importance of maintaining the local abattoir. It was encouraging to see his interest in the sustainability of, and the...
Burns night
Haggis now in stock for Burns Night, 25th January 2013
Winter Fair
Pob lwc i bawb fydd yn cystadlu yn y Ffair Aeaf wythnos nesa. Edrych mlaen i weld chi yno, Best of luck to all competing at the Winter Fair next week. See you there.
Valentine Day Treat
“Why-Not” to NSA Sale
English Winter Fair Sheep Championship
Rob's final line-up for the Championship at the English Winter Fair today.
The Harrow at Little Bedwyn
Welsh lamb supplied to Michelin star Restaurant The Harrow at Little Bedwyn for this weekend
Welcome Daniel
Our new Trainee Butcher, Daniel Rees recently joined the team
Despite all the staff's efforts in constructing ..............
Experienced Butcher required
As Jonathan leaves us after 9 years of loyal service, to further his education and a new career, we are looking for an experienced Butcher to join our team of staff. All our staff have remained loyal for long periods of employment ranging between 8 and 24 years and...
This week’s special sausage
Sausage Boys enjoy this week's speciality!!
Shop Gossip
Serving over the doorstep continues
In order to protect our customers and staff, we are continuing to trade over the doorstep, as we have done since March 2020. Customers are asked to que outside and respect the 2m social distancing rule. Pre-ordering can help to reduce waiting and queing time.
Christmas Order Collection Centre
Our Collection Centre is set up at the Old Post Office Yard, Chalybeate Street - almost opposite our shop. Orders have been prepared and are ready for collection anytime from 8am-5pm Tuesday/Wednesday, 22/23 Dec and 8am-2pm Christmas Eve.
Menter Aberystwyth Shopping Experience Award 2020
Proud winners! Thanks to all our loyal customers who have supported us throughout a very testing 2020 and to our dedicated team of staff who have all made this “shopping experience” possible.
Now taking Christmas Orders
Christmas 2020 will be like no other! So help us prepare by sending your orders in early. We will do our best to organise collections and deliveries so that there is no Christmas rush on the pre-Christmas days. It will be more important than ever to be organised this...
Carry your shopping
If you find it difficult to park near the shop or can’t carry the shopping, a member of our staff will be quite prepared to take it to the car for you. Just ask.They love the chance to escape the shop for 5 minutes!!
Delivery days are changing
Note these CHANGES TO DELIVERY DAYS. Please place your order the day before for all deliveries. Diolch. WEDNESDAY Morning - Llanfarian, Llanilar, Llangwyryfon, Llanrhystud, Aberaeron. WEDNESDAY Afternoon - Penrhyncoch, Capel Dewi, Bow Street, Llandre, Talybont, Tre’r...
Lamb Box £99
Box of local Ystwyth Valley Lamb with selection of various cuts and joints (similar to display) available for £99. Pre-order by messenger, email to admin@robrattray.co.uk or 01970 615353.
40 years in butchering
Where has the time gone!!! Left school at 16, was offered a job with Maldwyn and his sister Emma of the Morgan family in North Parade and never looked back. Maldwyn and I today reminisced of the good old days...we both agreed I'd been lucky to have served my...
Pre-order to reduce waiting time
We encourage customers to order in advance, in order to save waiting time at the doorstep. Email us at admin@robrattray.co.uk or phone 01970 615353.
New Opening Hours
Supplying Village Shops
Our products on the shelves at several village shops including Siop Cletwr, Siop Penrhyncoch and Siop Cemaes.
Local Deliveries
We deliver to local customers in our temperature controlled van. Current arrangements are as follows Tuesday - Local Wednesday - north towards Tre'r Ddol, Penrhyncoch and areas on route Thursday - south towards Llanrhystud, Llanilar, Trawscoed and area on route Friday...
Easy shopping
To make shopping and ordering easier, we are now offering a £40 Family Pack similar to display (content will vary from week to week). Pre-order on 01970615353 or email robrattray@hotmail.co.uk
SHOP CHANGES
In order to ensure the safety of both staff and customers, it has been necessary to make changes within the business . Our serving desk has been moved to the door preventing customer access to the shop. Please wait outside and respect the 2 metre rule. We are not now...
Wales YFC Junior Member 2020
Congratulations Elin!! We are all very proud of your achievement in taking the title of Wales YFC Junior Member for 2020. Well done.
Every week is “Pork from Wales” week
This week is"Pork from Wales Week"! But every week is "Pork from Wales" week at Rob Rattray Butchers. Our pork is weekly sourced from Penlan farm, where Brinley and his son Carwyn produce home reared pigs to our particular specification and have been doing so for the...
Poultry MUST go into the fridge!
Notice to all customers..........All poultry need to be refridgerated after collection!! The shed, porch, conservatory etc, etc is NOT cool enough! Take good care of your bird until you are ready to cook it! Then enjoy!
That’s my bird!
Rob calls in with Russell Gibbons to see how the turkeys are doing and picks his bird for Christmas. Arders are prepared and hand picked to suit each customers personal requirements, Choice of local farm Turkeys, Geese, Chickens and Ducks.
2019 Welsh Winter Fair
A few rosettes for the shop window from livestock we bought at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair. Prize winning pigs from our weekly pig suppliers, Brinley & Carwyn Davies, Penlan. Champion Welsh Black o Teulu Evans, Tynant, Talybont. Welsh Black & other prize winners from...
Christmas Orders
Christmas Orders now coming in. Free range farm Turkeys yet again this year from Russell Gibbons of Brynblodau. He has supplied us with turkeys for over 20 years and quality and flavour is always of the highest standard.
HCC Craft Butchery Course for Trystan
Our Trainee Butcher Trystan Davies attended the HCC Craft Butchery Course at Cardiff last week, where he learnt new skills and gained a greater understanding of the trade. On Radio Cardiff today he spoke of how he enjoys the job " I work with Rob on the farm as well....
Robert Rattray FRAgS
At the 2019 Royal Welsh Show Rob was very honoured to have been awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Agricultural Societies (FRAgS) for his continued contribution to the practice and development of agriculture.
Who knows where the Little Theatre was in Aberystwyth?
Jess Conrad makes a nostalgic trip to Aberystwyth after 62 years and pops in the shop and gets chatting. None of us remember the Little Theatre, where his performing career started, but we made enquiries and Paul's mother is able to tell us the exact location, where...
Lleyn-x-Beltex from our own farm
Lleyn-x-Beltex lamb from our own farm on the way to our shop this morning. #Lovelambweek
Good trade at Welshpool Beltex Sale
Rattrays Beltex rams were in demand at the Welsh Beltex Club sale at Welshpool on Monday with Rattrays Dynamite, selling for £1,300 to Robert Coney of Pembrokeshire who has used Rattray sires in the past to produce championship carcasses at the Royal Welsh Winter...
How much more local can we be?
Lamb for the shop during this time of year produced for us, by Colin davies on his farm overlooking the town.
New kit for Aberystwyth Youth
Rob Rattray presenting new team kit to Steffan as Captain of Aberystwyth RFC Youth Team.
How things were done in the 1950’s
An old photo that came to hand recently of Rob's late mother and the family, neighbours and friends preparing poultry for Christmas. How things have changed over the years.
Happy Christmas to all our customers!!
Well, that's Christmas done and dusted for another year!! Thanks to all our customers for your support and loyalty again this year. Enjoy the festivities and let the fun begin! Thanks to all our staff for your extra effort and hard work during the 12 days of...
Competition Winner
Congrats to Emyr Evans on winning our free range farm Turkey in our Facebook Christmas Competition.
Early birds are arriving
Turkeys are starting to arrive! George Gibbons of Brynblodau delivers some of the first of this seasons turkeys. The Gibbons family have been supplying us with fresh free range farm turkeys for over 20 years. That says is all!! The quality of their turkeys has been...
Winter Fair Beef for Christmas
Beef Cattle from the Royal Welsh Winter Fair maturing for Christmas. Choice of the best beef produced in Wales will be on offer at our shop for Christmas. Pre-order in advance.
Rattrays Cymraes takes Reserve Champion
An in-lamb home bred Shearling Ewe from the Rattray flock takes the Reserve Champion award at the Welsh Beltex Club In-lamb Show and Sale at Welshpool today. Rattrays Cymraes in a Dooley Thurstan daughter and out of one of the oldest ewes in the flock, Rattrays Nesta....
Royal Welsh Winter Fair Champions on the way to the shop
Royal Welsh Show's Champion Single Pig, produced by our weekly suppliers, Brinley and Carwyn Davies, Penlan and Champion Pair Pigs, produced by local breeder Myrddin James, Llangeitho, bought by Rob Rattray and now being prepared for our customers for Christmas.
What do you think of this bird Joe?
Friendly banter between staff and customer keeps everyone happy! Both Paul and Joe seem impressed with this bird!
Stockjudging skills!
Super proud of both Steffan and Elin on your success at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair this week, both winning their respective age groups in the YFC Lamb Carcasse Stockjudging competitions. Well done both!
Winter Fair Pig Champions!!
Huge congratulations to Brinley and family of Penlan Farm on winning the Supreme Champion Single Pig at the Welsh Winter Fair this week. The Davies family at Penlan have been our weekly suppliers of pigs for over 20 years and their pigs are consistenty of this...
Rob Rattray judges English Winter Fair
"It was a great to have the opportunity to judge such an excellent line-up of cattle at this weekend's English Winter Fair" said Rob " and the Supreme Champion was just full of meat and the ideal type of animal to suit my trade. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole weekend...
Richard’s beef this weekend
Richard Tudor, Glanystwyth pops in to see what Rob thinks of his Welsh Black beef. "Cracking beef with plenty of marbling" said Rob. Will be in the shop this weekend.
Got a mention in yesterday’s Telegraph
Why the 'Biarritz of Wales' is one of Britain's best-kept secrets ".....there's Rattrays the butcher (do not pass without purchasing his treacle cured bacon)................"...
Rob’s own lamb
Lamb from our own farm at the shop this week
When we are made to look small!
Gareth Ward of Ynyshir Restaurant with Rooms, recently named Chef of the Year in the 2019 Good Food Guide calls in to discuss his order and makes even Rob and Paul look small!
Local Heroes in Daily Telegraph
Chuffed with the mention in yesterday's Daily Telegraph! Thanks Gareth Ward of Ynyshir Restaurant and Rooms for your support. Congratulations on Good Food Guide Chef of the Year. Gareth says in the Daily Telegraph yesterday... "I go to Rob Rattray for gorgeously fatty...
Nick Zalick pops in
Great to have a surprise visit from Nick Zalick at the shop today! Nick helped me immensely as a young butcher in the 80 & 90’s, training us new techniques in boning, cutting and displaying our lamb. He was a great support as I ventured into my own business in 1991....
Rattray’s Cymro takes the championship
Overall Champion at Welsh Beltex Premier Sale in Welshpool today, Lot 172. Home bred Shearling Ram “Rattray’s Cymro” (RAT.C017) sired by our own Rattray’s Mr Urdd and out of Hackney Wish List.
Happy Customer!
Ffiona Lisa Henson reviewed Rob Rattray Butchers – 5 star Mathew recommended me on what steak he thought was best to choose, from they're delicious looking selection, for our night in.. I've got to say he was spot on, it was absolutely delicious. We both enjoyed our...
Judging Beltex Premier Sale
Rob has the honour of judging the Beltex Sheep Society Premier Sale at Carlisle on today. Fantastic show of top quality sheep.
Ystwyth Valley Lamb at the Royal Welsh Show
Ystwyth Valley Lamburgers and Lamb Rolls available at the Royal Welsh Show this week. Little Eateries catering van at Entrance 1 to Glamorgan Hall.
Wedding Fayre Pork Pie
Last week's challenge - a Pork Pie fit for the local Vet's wedding reception! Congratulations Gethin and Nia James and thanks for the opportunity to contribute to your special day!
Mr Urdd Sausages here this week
Mr Urdd sausages here his week. Give the kids a special treat before setting off for the Eisteddfod! Good luck to all those compeeting.
BBQ or Sunday roast?
Whatever the weather, there’s plenty of choice today .... from Sunday roasts to BBQ cuts. Enjoy the Bank Holiday weekend.
Fancy a BBQ?
Selection of our own handmade BBQ products waiting for you.
Aber Town FC in Welsh Cup final
Good luck to Aberystwyth Town Football Club playing in the Welsh Cup Final this afternoon. Pob lwc prynhawn 'ma..
BBQ weather is here!
Soaring temperatures can only mean one thing! BBQ time! Choice of burgers, kebabs, sausage and lots more. Call in now or give us a ring to pre-order.
Special offer
Today’s Special. Our own home cooked Corned Beef Hash. 2 for £5.00
Team Rattray!
Team Rattray supporting Aber u 17's rugby team win against Crymych last night. Well done boys and all the best in the semi-final.
Happy Easter
Easter Opening Hours Open Thursday 8am - 5.30pm Closed Good Friday Open Easter Saturday 8am - 4pm Closed Easter Monday Open Tuesday 8.30am - 5pm
4.8 out of 5 for our Pork Pie
A review on Instrgram gives us 4.8 out of 5 for our Pork Pies!! "Dyma beth oedd Byrbryd o'r radd flaenaf draw yn Aberystwyth. Mae'r cigydd yn adnabyddus yn y dre am grefftio Porc Pei blasus. Roedd y crwst yn ddigon friwsiog a dennau a oedd yn gyfuniad da gyda'r...
Mother’s day treats!
Don't forget Mother's day tomorrow! Treat your Mum's to a Sunday Roast with some of our local Welsh Beef, Lamb, Pork or Chicken.
Beast from the East
Beat the Beast from the East Keep warm with a Meat Feast
Celebrate St David’s Day
Celebrate St David's Day with a hearty meal of traditional Welsh Cawl.
Ham & Egg Pie
Try a slice of our own home-made Ham & Egg Pie for lunch.
Human’s of Aberystwyth!
Dennis is featured as this week's Humans of Aberystwyth! Brilliant den! "This morning I've been delivering meat to one of the local restaurants who order from us on a weekly basis There's the van to unload now and meat to prepare. Yes the pork is free range. I've...
Countryfile Winter Diaries
What are these two up to? Rob explaining the finer qualities of red meat to Jules Hudson on the Hybu Cig Cymru stand (Meat Promotion Wales) at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair. You can see their feature on Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef coming up tomorrow night, as the...
1st prize Beltex Shearling at Beeston
First prize Shearling Ewe at Beltex Society In-lamb sale at Beeston this morning. Lot no 42 RAT B024. Rattrays Beaujolais. Scanned in-lamb to Belgian import BE1051-0367. Rattrays Beaujolais is a homebred ewe out of Rattrays Thatchers Gold (RAT T024) and sired by...
In-lamb Ewes for Beeston Sat 6th January
4 In-lamb Shearling Ewes getting ready for sale at Beeston Castle on Saturday 6 January. Lots no 42-45. Show 9am. Sale 11.00 am. Full catalogue http://beltexsheepsociety.co.uk/down…/BeestonILSaleCat18.pdf
Happy New Year
Wishing all our customers a very happy New Year! Thanking you for your loyal and continued support throughout the year. It is very much appreciated. Enjoy your new year celebrations and we look forward to seeing you all again in 2018. Diolch.
Another Christmas done and dusted!!
Well, there we are.... another Christmas over and done with. All ready for a sit down, a bite to eat and a drink or two together. Thanks to all the staff for your loyalty and hard work over the last week. Happy Christmas. Enjoy the holiday and we'll see you all on...
Happy Christmas to you!
Wishing all our customers a very Happy Christmas and thanks for your loyal support over the Chrsitmas period and throughout the year. Enjoy your Christmas celebrations!
Collect your orders today!!
Today's opening hours 7.00am to 6.00 pm. Not open Sunday. Remember to collect your orders today. Just a few free range turkeys still available. Boneless turkey breasts. Selection of prime award winning Welsh Black Beef, our own Home-cured Gammons, Our own Sweet,...
Alexanders 12th day of Christmas
Beverley Hemmings, winner of the Alexanders Estate Agents 12th day of Christmas prize, collecting her winning turkey from us on Saturday afternoon. Massive congratulations! Well done!. So exciting and to think your sister had to contact from Spain to inform of your...
Look after your poultry!!
All poultry MUST be kept refrigerated after collection!! The garage, shed, conservatory or the boot of the car are NOT cold enough. The weather is too mild. Give the birds the care they deserve!! Happy Christmas to you all and enjoy your Christmas dinners!
A bird on each arm
Boys at their happiest this time of year.....with a bird on each arm!! Christmas poultry started to arrive.
Pre’ping the beef
Rob and his team busy boning out and prep’ing the Winter Fair beef at our Meat Unit ready for Christmas trade. 21 day hung and nicely marbled joints off the cattle bought at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair.
Gift vouchers available
Struggling for ideas? Why not give a Rob Rattray Butchers Gift Voucher this Christmas? Beth am roi Taleb i siop Rob Rattray y Nadolig yma? Anrheg defnyddiol i'w wario unrhyw adeg.
Winter Fair Beef
Winter Fair Beef ready for Christmas. Welsh Black Champion and other award winners produced in Ceredigion. Pre-order to be sure of a joint of our top quality beef this Christmas.
Russell Gibbons and his double breasted birds
Russell and the family at Brynblodau, Tregaron, have supplied us with fresh farm turkeys for almost 20 years. Consistency of quality is first and foremost with them and each birds is hand selected to suit every customer's needs. Treat yourself to one this Christmas!....
Top price at Welshpool In-Lamb sale
Top price of £900 with an in-lamb Beltex Shearling ewe from the flock selling to a young and enthusastic breeder from Anglesey. Good luck to all the buyers and thank for your support.
Welsh Black Champion in shop for Christmas
Chuffed to have bought the Welsh Black Champion at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair yesterday. 592kg pure bred steer, Hendre Eirian Erian, shown by Emyr Owen of Glanconwy.
Christmas Pork & Bacon
Prize winning baconers and porkers from our weekly supplier Brinley Davies, Penlan, bought at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair. Brinley won the Reserve Champion single Pig at the Fair which was bought at the auction by Rob Rattray. Brinley is our weekly supplier of pigs...
Beltex In-Lamb Shearling for Welshpool
4 Beltex In-Lamb Shearling Ewes heading for Welsh Beltex Club Sale at Welshpool on Monday 4th December 2017. All four scanned in-lamb to carry single lambs. Lots No 1829 - 1932. Show 10.30. Sale 12 noon.
Brynblodau Turkeys
Orders now been taken for our fresh farm turkeys - supplied by Russell Gibbons of Brynblodau Farm, Tregaron. Free Range Fresh Local Farm Turkeys. Free range local Geese, Chickens & Ducks also available. Call us on 01970 615353 or email your order to...
Top Class Christmas Beef from Welsh Winter Fair
Back home from another fantastic Royal Welsh Winter Fair! What a show of livestock!....So enjoy going through those lines of cattle seeing and handling top quality stock and selecting the type of animals that suit our business. Pleased to have bought 5 cattle today...
Reserve Champion Single Pig from the Winter Fair
Reserve Champion Single Pig makes his way to the shop. Bought out of the auction at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair this morning along with 5 others all from the same sty at Penlan Farm, Talsarn. Huge congrats to Brinley, Carwyn, Eifiona and all the family on their...
Order now for Christmas
Christmas orders now being taken. Free Range Fresh Local Farm Turkeys from Brynblodau Farm. Free range local Geese, Chickens & Ducks. Call us on 01970 615353 or email your order to admin@robrattray.co.uk or pm.
Try the Pork Ciabattas at Spartacus
Mike Blair from Spartacus, Aberystwyth choosing a superb leg of pork for his new line of pulled pork ciabattas . Pork locally sourced from Pen Lan farm here in Ceredigion. "I have a feeling it's going to be good!! It's great I can just walk into Rob Rattray's and...
Siop y Bont
Selection of our own home cured bacon on sale now at Siop y Bont, Ponthrydfendigaid
Siop Clettwr
Support your local shops. Good luck to Siop Clettwr and Cafe on its recent re-opening in new premises. Fantastic selection of all types of groceries available including our own Home-Cured Bacon, variety of own own home-made sausages, local quality Welsh beef mince,...
Coloured Breed Sale at Llandovery
Blue Texels For Sale at Llandovery on Sunday, 1st October. 3 Yearlings & 2 Aged Ewes. Lot Nos 1092-1096. MV accredited. Also Ram Lamb and Aged Ram (lot no 1118-1119)
Sausage makers
The sausage boys busy at it! All hand mixed and hand made from our own best quality pork, sourced locally from Penlan Farm.
Beltex Sale at Ruthin 19 Sept
7 Shearling Rams and 5 Ewes for Beltex Sale at Ruthin TOMORROW, Tuesday 19th. Sale at 12.30. Show at 10am. Full catalogue http://docs.wixstatic.com/…/59d5d8_db7ef66d04734096b8bd5b70…
Beltex Shearling ewes for sale
5 Shearling Ewes for sale at the Welsh beltex Club Sale in Ruthin on Tuesday 19 September. Show at 10.00 am and Sale at 12.30 Full catalogue http://docs.wixstatic.com/…/59d5d8_db7ef66d04734096b8bd5b70…
Lamb on offer
This weekends Special Offer Whole legs our local lamb £9.99kg
“Best ever Pork Pie”!! says Rachel
Some people ❤ #chocolate but my weakness is #porkpie . Thank you #rob Rattray butchers #aberystwyth for beautiful crisp pastry, tasty filling and surely the best ever pork pie in Wales says Rachel Beyonce Hubbard
Spring lamb now available
Finest quality Spring lamb now available. Naturally produced by Gwyn and Enid Jones and their son Gareth on the fertile pastures of Morfa Farm, Llanrhystud where they say "we pride ourselves on the responsible nature of our farming and our relationships with local...
Hot Welsh Lamb Superfood Salad
Welsh Lamb & Beef recipe Ingredients 225g (8oz) Lean Welsh Lamb leg steaks, cut into thin strips 5ml (1tsp) Olive oil 15ml (1tbsp) Soy sauce – sugar free and low salt 100g (4oz) Quinoa 30ml (2tbsp) Pumpkin seeds 30ml (2tbsp) Sunflower seeds 4 Cooked beetroots, cubed 1...
Mother’s Day Treat
Treat your Mum to what every Mum enjoys..... a Sunday Roast with the family. Choose from locally sourced Ystwyth Valley Lamb, local Ceredigion Beef, Welsh Pork from Penlan and free range Chicken. and don't forget the washing up..just this once!!
St Davis Day Sausage
Celebrate St Davids Day with our special recipe St Davids Day sausage from local Penlan Pork, fresh leeks and local Welsh Cheese.
Full of festive treats
Our festive feast!! This afternoons display of fresh poultry.
Cooked Meats for Christmas
Our home cooked Game pies, Gala pies, Pork & Apricot Pies, Pork pies, Cooked Ham Joints and assorted Patchwork Pates now in stock for Christmas.
Winter Fair Champion Pig en-route to Rob Rattrays for Christmas
Pleased to have bought the Supreme Champion Single Pig at this afternoon's auction at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair. Ten award winning pigs bought and are now en-route to the shop for Christmas so that we can offer our customers the very best Wales has to offer in pork,...
Royal Welsh Winter Fair Pig Champion
Huge congratulations to Brinley Davies, his son Carwyn and daughter Eifiona of Penlan Farm, Talsarn on winning the Supreme Single Pig Championship at today's Royal Welsh Winter Fair. What an achievement on their very first time of showing! But comes as no surprise as...
YFC Lamb Carcasse Judging
Congratulations Ceredigion YFC taking 3rd place in the Royal Welsh Fair Winter Lamb Carcasse Competition. Dyfrig Williams, Huw Lewis (3rd under 21), Steffan Rattray (2nd under 18) and Elin Rattray receive their team awards from 2016 RWAS Lady Ambassador.
Beltex Champion at Llanilar Show
"Rattrays Beauty Spot" today took Beltex Breed Championship in a strong section at Llanilar Show. "Beauty Spot" is out of our homebred dam "Rattrays Pepsi" and sired by Airyolland Slighshot.
25 years in business
Today Rob Rattray celebrated 25 years in business. Thanks to all the loyal customers who have supported us over the years. We very much appreciated your loyalty and know many customers have been loyal throughout the entire period.
Beltex at Aberystwyth Show
Congratulations to the Aberystwyth Show committe on organising a fantastic show of sheep. We enjoyed a good day of showing coming away with Reserve Male Beltex Champion in a strong section of over 80 entries with home-bred Shearling Ram "Rattrays Alfred". Third in...
Blue Texels at Aberystwyth Show
"Rattrays Aldaniti" claims Reserve Male Championship in the Blue Texel Section at Aberystwyth Show
Stockjudging skills
Steffan Rattray proved his knowledge and skill in identifying quality stock by winning the Sheep Stockjudging competition at Ceredigion YFC's county rally on Saturday and along with fellow team members, Rhys and Huw Lewis, brought the team trophy back to Trisant YFC....
The Harrow at Little Bedwyn
Our Ystwyth Valley Lamb served at the Michelin Star Restaurant of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn in Marlborough, Wiltshire this week. Roger Jones is a valued customer who receives his supply of Ystwyth Valley lamb by courier on a regular basis.
Today’s Cooked Meats
Ful range of cooked meats and meat products available today include Steak & ale Pie, Sausage Rolls, Cooked Beef, Ham & Turkey, Brawn, Faggots, Scotch Eggs, Pork Pies, Quiches and others
£2.00/kg off Lamb Chops
£2.00 per kg OFF our own LAMB CHOPS today£2.00 y kilo ODDI AR ein GOLWYTHION Cig Oen heddiw
Mr Urdd sausage this week
This week's range of sausages include Mr Urdd; Pork; Lamb, Mint & Honey; Pork & Leek; Slimmers Pork and Slimmers Welsh Dragon
Easter Opening hours
Thursday 24th March 2016 8.00-5.30 pm GOOD FRIDAY CLOSED EASTER SATURDAY 8.00-4.00pm EASTER SUNDAY CLOSED EASTER MONDAY CLOSED Tuesday, 29th March 2016 8.30 - 5.00...
The Glengower Hotel, Aberystwyth
Congratulations to The Glengower on a fantastic job of refurbishment! Certainly recommend a visit and find out more on their website http://glengower.co.uk/our-suppliers/
Y Ffarmers “Cosy Welsh Pub”
Congratulations to Rhodri and Esther at Y Ffarmers, Llanfihangel-y-Creuddyn, on being named by Walesonline.co.uk as one of the "18 gorgeously cosy Welsh Pubs you'll never want to leave". Proud of our local and of being able to supply them with a truly local...
Today Only
TODAY ONLY. Special Offer£12.50's worth of our own Home-Made Sausages for £9.99.
Wales-v-England!
Byddwn yn cau am 3 o'r gloch pnawn fory er mwyn i'r staff gael fynd i wylio'r gem rygbi. We will close at 3.00 pm TOMORROW, so that the staff can watch the game.
Today’s window
Choice of Ystwyth valley lamb from our own farm, Penlan pork, local Ceredigion beef from Morfa, Llanrhystud and free range Cefnllan chickens this weekend. Six Nation sausages. Also Chorizo sausage; Slimmers Pork; Lamb, mint & honey; Pork & leek; Pork; Slimmers...
Six Nation Sausages
Our own rugby treat... .......home-made Six Nation sausage ........available during Internation Rugby season only. A flavoursome Pork sausage with a dusting of international flavours, dominated by the power and flavour of the finest quality locally sourced Welsh...
MacRattrays Haggis
Rob can proudly follow his ancestry back to the early 1800's in Dundee, Scotland and has created his very own recipe for his home-made MacRattray Haggis. Available this week only. Pre-order now.
Welcome Dennis
Dennis Hodges joined us at the new year as a new member of staff. He come with over 30 years experience in the meat industry having worked in both the retail and wholesale butchery trade in Hereford throughout his career. Having spent a lifetime holidaying on the...
Well Done Y Ffarmers
Well done Y Ffarmers!. Listed in The Telegraph's "Top Chef's Favourite Restaurants". Da iawn chi. Elisabeth Luard, food writer, recommends: 9.Y Ffarmers, Aberystwyth Veteran food writer Elisabeth Luard is a long time resident of North Wales, and likes to head for her...
New Year Opening Hours
Closed today.Open tomorrow 8.30-5.00Open Wednesday 8.30-5.00Open Thursday 8.00-3.00Closed New Years DayOpen Saturday 8.00-4.00
Staff Greetings
Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda wrth y tim i gyd. Diolch i chi gyd am eich cefnogaeth yn 2015.Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Rattray team. Thanks to all our customers for their support in 2015.
YFC Carcass Judging
Rattray juniors proved their ability to recognise a good lamb carcass, by succeeding in the Wales YFC Lamb Carcass Judging competition at this week's Royal Welsh Winter Fair. Elin at the young age of 13 won the Under 21 Section, beating experienced opposition from...
We’re off to Rob Rattray’s shop for Christmas
"Come with us to Rob Rattray's shop, They say all the best birds go there for Christmas." Order now ......admin@robrattray.co.uk ..........01970 615353
Welsh Chef of the Year finalist
Congratulations to customers, Nathan and Charlie of the Belle Vue Royal Hotel who have earnt a place in this years Grand Final of the Welsh Chef of the year competition, Nathan Davies says "Rob Rattray butchers we couldn't have done it with out you! Your lamb was a...
40 days to Christmas
40 days to Christmas!!Order your meat and poultry now. Then that's sorted!Phone 01970 615353 email admin@robrattray.co.uk
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales Annual Conference
Rob demonstrating his butchery skills at the Annual Conference of Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales last week.
Sausage Boys enjoy this week’s speciality!!
Our Sausage Boys really enjoying this week's speciality.........Sweet Burning Chariots Sausage!! Enjoy them boys.
Male Champion at Worcester’s Beltex Sheep Sale
Male Champion and Reserve Supreme Champion at Worcester's Beltex Society Sale on Friday with a home-bred Shearling Ram, Rattrays Worthington.