We are writing to let you know that sadly, and with heavy hearts, we have had to make the difficult decision to cease the operations of the Slaughterhouse and Butchery Services at West Country Premium Venison Ltd, on the 28 March 2025.

We’re sure you will appreciate that we have put our all into the business, our strong ethos and belief that local abattoirs were vital, have made us try everything to make the business sustainable. This has been one of the hardest decisions we have ever had to make but with economic uncertainty and losses in our own Deer herd, caused by external factors, we are unable to run a viable deer farming business, which was needed to supply the slaughterhouse. We have therefore been left in the position of having no choice but to close.

However, we have had some good times and have met and worked with some really incredible people and we cherish the memories that we have made.

Whilst stocks last, we’ll be offering some of our best deals yet on venison, so we invite you to keep an eye out for these special offers via social media.

We would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to our loyal customers, friends, and family for their unwavering support over the past five years.

Our staff have all been amazing and their loyalty and support has been something from which we have drawn strength and will never forget.

With best wishes

Matt and Pip Smith

West Country Premium Venison Ltd