Who we are

Established in the 1970’s from a small group of local butchers in North London, we have grown to become the leading Catering Butcher in the UK. We’ve invested continually as we’ve evolved to ensure our infrastructure is always leading edge and we believe we have unrivalled, state of the art production processes and facilities.
Our customers operate in challenging marketplaces, so we continually develop and innovate to help ensure they stay ahead of the game.

"Fairfax Meadow have been a key supplier to Mitchells & Butlers for over 25 years and have an impeccable service & quality record. They continually demonstrate true partnership qualities, working across multiple functions within our business."

Keith Edwards, Head of Food Procurement

Our key milestones

Our people

Fairfax Meadow is managed by a strong team of meat experts and respected industry leaders which means we have the perfect combination of category knowledge and production efficiency management.

Penny Tomlinson

Managing Director

Penny was voted Foodservice’ Meat Businesswoman of the Year in 2018. She is a livery woman with the worshipful company of butchers and a committee member of Meat Business Women.

Kevin Taylor

Finance Director

Kevin has been with Fairfax for over 22 years and ensures sound management and best practice.

Mark Longden

Director of Sales

Mark has worked in the food industry for over 27 years, starting in a purchasing role before moving to Fairfax Meadow 20 years ago, where he has been part of the sales team supporting Penny in the growth and development of the business.

Zoe Davidson

Commercial Director

Zoe has a rich heritage working in senior positions with businesses including Carluccio’s, Greene King and Sodexo. Zoe brings extensive operator and commercial experience to the supplier side of the Fairfax team.

Pete McCarron

Operations Director

Pete has been part of the Fairfax team for over 23 years, and is responsible for operational standards across all sites, including responsibility for H&S and compliance. Pete has a wealth of meat industry and foodservice experience.

Suzanne James

People Director

Suzanne has an extensive career in the food industry, spanning some 25 years, underpinned by her passion for leadership, development, cultural change and professional growth. Suzanne brings a focus on the “people factor” to the heart of our business.