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Shemshi Red Devon Beef
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Shemshi Red Devon Beef

Lee Askew, originally from the UK, emigrated to New Zealand in 2007. Winner, Tastiest Produce from the Butchery (Farmer's Markets NZ Winter Food Awards) (2015) · Winner (scotch fillet), Highly Commended (eye fillet), Tastiest Produce from the Butchery (2018)

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Their Story

Lee Askew, originally from the UK, emigrated to New Zealand in 2007. Her interest in self-sufficiency and small-scale livestock farming was sparked by the 1970s BBC series 'The Good Life'. Askew, who has a diploma in farm management and prior experience as a dairy consultant, bought a small…

What They Make

  • Chilled beef cuts
  • Shemshi Steak Mince burgers
  • Steaks
  • Dry-aged steaks
  • Gourmet pies
  • Sausages
  • Beef sausages
  • Whole scotch fillets
  • Eye fillets

Awards & Recognition

  • Tastiest Produce from the Butchery (Farmer's Markets NZ Winter Food Awards) — Winner(2015)
  • Tastiest Produce from the Butchery — Winner (scotch fillet), Highly Commended (eye fillet)(2018)

How to Get Their Products

Free delivery within Gisborne; available at Gisborne Farmers' Market and other local events (A&P Show, street festivals, East Coast Farmers Expo, the races).

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