The Checketts's have been around Worcestershire a lot longer than 100 years. Their recorded history dates back as far as the end of the 16th century to a William Checketts of Bishampton.

The name Checketts has become synonymous with standards of quality and hygiene which were set by the original founder of the business, Thomas G Checketts, way back in 1902 - the same standards that have won the company local, national, and international accolades in more recent years.

When Thomas G Checketts was just 21, he had to borrow money to open his first shop in Wyre Piddle but the business soon flourished and he moved to Ombersley Road, Worcester in 1911 and then to the present premises at Ombersley in 1925, these doubling as the family home until extension of both the firm and the family meant that it has. now been taken over entirely by the business.

Today it is owned jointly by two grandchildren of the founder, Tony and Phil. They took over from their father Thomas Henry (known to all as Harry). David Checketts, Phil's son, is Shop Manager and makes the fourth generation of Checketts in the business. Phil's wife, Pam, runs the busy office taking over from his mother, Evelyn, as Company Secretary.
The family agree that much of the total success of the business lies with a loyal staff, most of whom have been with the firm for many years.

We are members of the elite Guild of Q Butchers. The certificate of the Guild sums up the Checketts policy in their award for "outstanding excellence in quality, craftsmanship, hygiene and service".

To guarantee quality we sell only British meat which is mostly bought direct from local farms. We mature the meat naturally and use traditional methods of preparation to ensure flavour and texture.
We also sell many award-winning products - homemade sausages, home-cooked meats, home-made pies plus Game in season, excellent free-range eggs and much more. We aim to always provide the best level of service whether it be for a few small items or a very large order. We have a specialist Freezer Department and also supply many local schools, hotels and restaurants.