Three ways to get the best value and advice on your meat as traditional butchers are given the chop

MANY traditional butchers have been given the chop by our changing shopping habits. But you can still tap into these specialists to get top value and advice on your meat. You just need to know where to look . . . AGED WELL: There are now plenty of specialist meat retailers online — and they’re fighting back with quality produce and competitive deals. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! One of those is the thefatbutcher.co.uk, which sends out daily half-price offers on produce such as steaks and chicken breast through its mailing list. Or you can download its app. The retailer delivers nationwide Tuesday to Saturday. Alternatively, sign up to the thomasjosephbutchery.co.uk mailing list and you’ll get 15 per cent off orders. You can order online for next-day delivery Wednesday to Saturday. READ MORE MONEY SAVING TIPS Website turnerandgeorge.co.uk also delivers Tuesday to Saturday and you can sign up for ten per cent off. Plan your meals and buy meat bundles to save on delivery costs. Meat freezes well so you can store items for longer. MARKET DAY: Even if you no long have a butcher as a permanent fixture on your high street, you’ll find that many meat businesses have stalls you can visit at local market days and farmers’ markets. Take the chance to talk to experts in person about how to save money on your meat shop, for example with tasty cuts of meat that are often overlooked but cheaper. Most read in Money Many will be open to a bit of haggling too, so don’t be afraid to ask for a deal if you’re bundling up. EXPERT ADVICE: Butchers have been a valued part of communities due to the unrivalled advice they can give on cooking meat. You can still access expertise online. The Fat Butcher runs a series of “how to” videos, such as how to bone a leg of lamb, with its master butcher. Or follow specialists on social media. You’ll find that many have Instagram, Facebook and TikTok accounts and are happy to answer your questions or queries on meat. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability. Deal of the day Habitat Reactive 12-piece dinner set, £29.33 at Sainsbury’s Credit: Sainsburys SMARTEN up your meals by serving food on this Habitat Reactive 12-piece dinner set, down from £44 to £29.33 at Sainsbury’s. SAVE: £14.67 Cheap treat Chunky milk chocolate cookies, £1.20 from Asda Credit: Asda HIT your sweet spot with a pack of these chunky milk chocolate cookies, £1.20 from Asda. What's new? GIVE your home a seasonal boost with these orange pumpkin cushions, £7.99 for a set of two at Lidl, from tomorrow. Top swap Neutrogena’s intense repair hand cream, £7.19, from Boots Credit: Boots Lacura’s intensive cream, 75p from Aldi Credit: Aldi KEEP your hands soft and nourished with Neutrogena’s intense repair hand cream, £7.19, from Boots. Or rub you hands together with Lacura’s intensive cream, 75p from Aldi. SAVE: £6.44 Little helper GO bowling at Tenpin on Thursdays and get two games and a burger meal for £10 per person. You must book in advance at tenpin.co.uk to get the offer. PLAY NOW TO WIN £100 Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we’re giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers – whether you’re saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you’ll earn and the more chance you will have of winning! Comment now