Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Butcher in Doncaster East
Di Censo Quality Butchers, established in 1968, represents eight generations of artisanal butchery expertise rooted in ethical sourcing and quality. Our commitment to ethically raised, locally sourced produce ensures customers receive meat free from fillers, preservatives, and water, reflecting our respect for animal welfare and traditional butchery practices. We prioritise transparency, educating consumers on the differences between ethically raised, free-range, and organic livestock while offering allergy-friendly options for gluten, fructose, and lactose intolerances.Our award-winning sausages, house-cured small goods, and premium cuts are complemented by home delivery services and community engagement initiatives like school tours. With a focus on sustainability and customer education, we maintain a family-operated ethos, ensuring every product meets our rigorous standards for taste and integrity.
Services
Gourmet Sausages
Ethically Raised Meats
Allergy-Friendly Pantry
House-Cured Small Goods
Home Delivery
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of expertise in artisanal butchery and ethical meat sourcing.
- Our produce is ethically raised, free-range, and free from artificial additives.
- We provide extensive gluten, fructose, and allergy-friendly product ranges.
- Our house-cured small goods use nitrate-free smoking processes for premium quality.
- We deliver fresh meat and pantry items directly to Melbourne households.
Associations and certifications
- Australian Meat Industry Council
What people say
Award-winning sausages
Friendly staff
Highest quality meat
Gluten-free options
Excellent customer service
Services
Gourmet Sausages
Our gourmet sausages use ethically raised meat with no fillers, preservatives, or artificial flavours. They are gluten, fructose, and lactose-free, catering to dietary restrictions while maintaining exceptional taste. Recognised by the Australian Meat Industry Council for quality and craftsmanship.
Ethically Raised Meats
We source meat from farms adhering to high animal welfare standards, including free-range, grass-fed, and outdoor-bred practices. This ensures premium quality cuts while promoting sustainable farming and transparency in livestock treatment.
Allergy-Friendly Pantry
Our pantry range includes gluten-free, fructose-free, and preservative-free products like pasta, sauces, and oils. Designed for dietary restrictions, these items align with our commitment to accessible, wholesome nutrition for allergy sufferers and health-conscious customers.
House-Cured Small Goods
We produce nitrate-free house-cured meats such as ham, bacon, and pastrami on-site. Traditional curing methods ensure rich flavors and premium quality, avoiding artificial additives for a natural, savory experience.
Home Delivery
Order fresh meat, sausages, and pantry items for direct delivery to Melbourne homes. This service combines convenience with our quality assurance, ensuring customers receive ethically sourced products without visiting the store.
People
Alf Di Censo
Owner
Alf Di Censo, a fifth-generation butcher, leads with expertise in ethical meat sourcing and traditional butchery. He champions transparency in food labelling and sustainable practices, ensuring Di Censo's remains a trusted Melbourne institution.
Rose Di Censo
Owner
Rose Di Censo co-owns the business, focusing on allergy-friendly product development. Her dedication to wholesome, accessible food drives the expansion of gluten-free and dietary-restriction-friendly offerings for customers.
Questions
Are your products suitable for people with food allergies?
Yes, we offer extensive gluten-free, fructose-free, and preservative-free options, including sausages and pantry items, catering to various dietary restrictions.
How do you ensure ethical meat sourcing?
We partner with farms that meet high animal welfare standards, including free-range, grass-fed, and outdoor-bred practices, ensuring transparency in livestock treatment.
Do you offer home delivery services?
Yes, we deliver fresh meat, sausages, and pantry products directly to Melbourne households. Contact us via phone or email to place an order.
What makes your sausages award-winning?
Our sausages use ethically raised meat with no fillers or artificial additives, earning recognition from the Australian Meat Industry Council for quality and taste.
What are your opening hours?
We are open Monday to Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM–2:00 PM, and closed on Sundays.
Do you provide educational programs for schools?
Yes, we host school tours to educate children about ethical meat sourcing and food preparation, promoting healthy eating habits and sustainability.
Reviews (7)
Vanessa Fairweather
Jan 17, 2022
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Well I'm just going to add ANOTHER 5 stars service is great, selection is great (always fresh and enticing) turn around and there's a fantastic selection of accompneaments (sauces, stocks, pastas, pre made meals etc) no wonder it's so busy !! Just a great family run business, that I've been buying from for @ 10years and counting !!
William Kyriakou
Jun 18, 2021
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Our friendly, helpful, local butcher. Love their organic, biodynamic, healthy range. Highly recommend the team. Our favourites include their ham and the zia Teresa sausages.
Lou Tominc
May 14, 2021
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Good friendly service and great products, and a excellent array of gluten free products to choose from.
Tony Barcellona
Apr 28, 2021
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This is the only Butcher Shop to come to for all your meat, and they certainly meet all your requirements and assist with their knowledge of ingredients, tolerances etc. They also have amazing selection of condiments, again to suit foodies, celiacs, gluten free etc. Their QUALITY is amazing, presentation makes you so hungry to eat their and then.
Shaun Ashton
Feb 21, 2021
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Have been coming to Di Censo for many years when someone recommended their award winning sausages. Our family favourite is the Cherry Salice. Lately I have also been coming for the great quality lamb which is at a different level and flavour to what you will get anywhere else. As a treat go for the grass fed steaks. You may pay more for your meat but the quality is exceptional. Worth every bit extra.
Alicia W.
Aug 14, 2020
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Di Censo Butchers cater for all my family's fructose-friendly & gluten-free requirements. No more supermarket meat in our home! The staff are knowledgeable & friendly & they keep an immaculately clean shop. Highly recommended.
Sharon Tooley
May 31, 2019
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Without a doubt, the best butcher in Melb. Quality meats and small goods. Fabulous advice and ethically sourced meat and produce where you can see and taste the difference. Do yourself a favour, try the bacon.
