To be a commercial butcher, you need more than just a desire to provide superior cuts of meat and excellent customer service. You need an impeccable work ethic. You also need the finest quality equipment that you can get your hands on. In fact, it’s easy to forget just how essential the equipment is; you can be the most passionate butcher in the world, but if you don’t have the right tools, you’re always going to struggle to maintain quality and efficiency.

This is why, when you start making plans to open your first butchery, getting the right equipment should be a top priority. You need culinary tools and devices that are robust, easy to clean, and capable of working at the speed you need. Where possible, invest in mincing and grinding machines with detachable parts, because they are more hygienic.

This guide to some of the most essential tools for your first butchery will help you get started.