Cranstons Latest News

  • From Apprentice to Deputy Managing Director: Congrats on the promotion Martin!
      We are pleased to announce the promotion of Martin Jones to the role of Deputy Managing Director. You may recognise Martin, he’s worked for Cranstons for over 30 years, since his days as a butchery apprentice in the Kirkoswald...
  • All about: Salt Marsh Lamb
        Rare breed and specialist meats are rising in popularity as consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of the origins of their food, and more interested in unique and quirky flavours. Thanks to praise from celebrity chefs and independent butchers,...
  • As you can see, we have a new website!
    We’ve finally overhauled our entire website! As you can see, all of it is brand new and if we say so ourselves, it’s looking fresh! We have been working hard alongside our brand agency to launch an updated user-friendly design...
  • Fyne Fish retains Fishmonger of the Year title
    We would like to extend our congratulations to Sharon and John (who run the fish counter at our Cumbrian Food Hall) and the whole team at Fyne Fish Cockermouth for retaining their 2018 ”Fishmonger of the Year” title at the...
  • Outstanding Contribution Award from Cumbria Life
      Philip and Roger Cranston were surprised and humbled to pick up a special award for their ‘Outstanding contribution to Cumbria’s Food and Drink industry’ at the 2019 Cumbria Life Food and Drink Awards. The judges praised the contribution Cranstons...
  • Cranstons win big at National Butchery Awards
      We’ve won some awards! We sent 11 of our products off for judging by the Q Guild of Butchers back in October for their annual Smithfield Awards, and the winners have now been announced. We won 10 Gold and...