Business Details
Your Trusted Butcher in Gympie for Premium Quality Meats
Shaw's Meats is a family-owned business with over 45 years of experience serving the Gympie community. We prioritise animal welfare by sourcing free-range, grass-fed, and hormone-free products while supporting local farmers and producers. Our range includes certified free-range poultry, Tasmanian lamb, Australian beef, and pork accredited under the Australian Certified Humane program. We offer gluten-friendly options with clear labelling and expert staff assistance. Our commitment to quality has earned us over 30 sausage awards since 2001 and the 2016 Country Retail Excellence & Shop of the Year Award for Queensland.We provide convenient meat packs, custom meat trays, and prepared meals for busy households. Our team, including founders Len and Bev Shaw, combines generational farming knowledge with industry expertise to deliver exceptional products. We actively participate in community events like the Sausage King Competition to showcase our standards. With daily trading hours and a focus on customer education, we aim to make premium meat accessible to all families.
Services
Meat Packs
Award-Winning Sausages
Free-Range Poultry
Gluten-Friendly Products
Custom Meat Trays
Highlights and features
- We offer 45 years of family-owned butchery expertise in Gympie
- Our meat is free-range, grass-fed, and hormone-free with full traceability
- We hold over 30 sausage competition awards since 2001
- We provide clear gluten-friendly labelling with staff assistance available
- Our team includes farming-background owners committed to ethical sourcing
Associations and certifications
- Australian Certified Humane
- Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC)
What people say
Excellent meat quality
Friendly staff
Great sausage selection
Clean store
Helpful advice
Services
Meat Packs
Pre-curated meat selections catering to families and events. Available in six portion sizes from 500g to 10kg with custom combinations. Includes beef, pork, chicken, and lamb cuts alongside sausages and mince. Packaging designed for easy storage and meal preparation.
Award-Winning Sausages
Handcrafted sausages using traditional recipes and premium cuts. Competing annually in national competitions since 2001 with over 30 awards won. Available in beef, pork, and specialty varieties with gluten-friendly options. Made fresh daily using Australian Certified Humane pork.
Free-Range Poultry
Certified free-range and organic chicken products with full traceability. Includes schnitzel, crumbed cuts, and whole birds. Sourced from farms where poultry have continuous outdoor access. Part of our commitment to ethical animal husbandry and superior meat quality.
Gluten-Friendly Products
Clearly labelled gluten-friendly meat products and prepared items. Staff trained to assist with dietary requirements. Separate preparation areas maintain product integrity. Includes sausages, mince, and ready-to-cook meals for coeliac and gluten-intolerant customers.
Custom Meat Trays
Tailored meat selections for events, gifts, or fundraising. Available in any quantity with optional seasoning or sauce pairing. Prepared fresh to order with flexible budget options. Ideal for raffles, corporate gifts, or special occasions requiring bulk meat presentation.
People
Len Shaw
Co-Owner
Third-generation butcher with 45 years of industry experience. Combines traditional butchery skills with modern quality standards. Oversees meat sourcing and production processes to maintain ethical and quality benchmarks.
Bev Shaw
Co-Owner
Integral to daily operations and customer service. Leverages farming background to ensure animal welfare standards. Manages staff training and community engagement initiatives including local competition participation.
Questions
Are your meats ethically sourced?
All our pork is Australian Certified Humane accredited. Our beef, lamb, and poultry are free-range with full traceability to ethical farms.
Do you offer gluten-free options?
We label all gluten-friendly products clearly. Our staff can assist with dietary requirements and recommend suitable meat cuts and preparations.
What awards have you won?
We've won over 30 sausage competition awards since 2001, including the 2016 Country Retail Excellence & Shop of the Year Award for Queensland butchers.
What are your trading hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm, Saturday 8:30am-3pm, and closed Sundays. Phone orders available for pickup during trading hours.
Can I order custom meat trays?
Yes, we create custom meat trays for events or gifts. Contact us to discuss portion sizes, budget, and preferred cuts with optional seasoning additions.
Reviews (3)
Tate Kelly
Aug 07, 2021
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Was accused of stealing a $4 packet of sliced meat from here literally five minutes after buying it , as I came back to the counter to ask them to cut the packet open for my daughter and myself to eat. Also This was while i was wearing AU$6000 worth of clothes/jewellery/eyewear , wont be back thats for sure , which is there loss as I was spending hundreds of dollars a week there.
Lisa Gordon
Jul 26, 2020
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We bought our xmas ham from Shaws and it was absolutely delicious. Everyone on the day commented on the lovely flavour. It was well worth paying the extra for a great product.
Christa Louw
Aug 03, 2019
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Shaw's Meats have the best tasting sausages, although we have only tasted the Italian sausage and Boerewors, they were both superb. We also enjoyed their pork belly haven't tried any other products yet. The shop always smells good and it has been nothing but a pleasure dealing with the owners and staff. Thank you!
