Fergbutcher

About Fergbutcher

Fergbutcher is a retail and wholesale butchery and hot food outpost operating under the renowned Ferg brand in the Queenstown Lakes region. Dedicated to sourcing and showcasing prime cuts, the shop pairs traditional butchery expertise with a fast-casual hot food kitchen that serves freshly prepared sandwiches, smashed burgers, and grilled artisan sausages.

Renowned for its award-winning sausages and quality local meats, Fergbutcher offers hearty, grab-and-go options alongside top-tier cuts. Whether stopping in early for a breakfast bap loaded with smoked streaky bacon or picking up a hot smashed Southland beef burger or slow-cooked brisket sandwich for lunch, visitors can enjoy carefully crafted meats prepared with signature flair.

Fergbutcher: Prime Cuts, Award-Winning Sausages, and Hot Sandwiches

The Ferg name has long been synonymous with culinary passion in the Queenstown region, starting from the iconic burger queues and expanding across bakeries and bars. With Fergbutcher, that deep respect for quality food turns directly to the craft of butchery itself. Operating as both a retail and wholesale butcher as well as a bustling hot food kitchen, Fergbutcher combines the exacting standards of traditional butchery with bold, generous takeaway fare.

At the core of the operation is an uncompromising focus on sourcing exceptional meat, including prime cuts, high country lamb, and prime Southland beef. Beyond raw cuts for the home cook or hospitality trade, the kitchen turns these premium ingredients into some of the most satisfying hot lunches, breakfasts, and snacks around.

Award-Winning Sausages and Smashed Specialties

One of the defining highlights of Fergbutcher is its selection of artisan sausages, headlined by their gold medal Irish pork sausage. Served in warm, toasted, buttered rolls, these grilled creations elevate the humble sausage sizzle into a gourmet meal. The Irish Pork comes complete with crispy fried potatoes, black pudding, caramelised onions, and classic HP sauce, while The Arrowtown Banger pairs traditional beef sausage with melted cheddar, golden fried onions, and mustard.

Burger lovers are treated to smashed patties cooked on a searing flat-top to achieve crisp edges and maximum juiciness. The Smashed Cheese Burger and Deluxe Cheese Burger showcase Southland beef alongside double cheddar and signature Butcher’s Burger Sauce. For a regional twist, the Smashed Southland Lamb Burger incorporates tender high country lamb, caramelised haloumi, and refreshing mint jelly.

Low-and-Slow Meats and Hot Baps

Early morning visitors can fuel up with freshly prepared morning rolls such as The Breakfast Bap and The Butcher's Bap, each layered with smoked streaky bacon, runny eggs, hash browns, and house sauces on toasted Scottish baps. Those dropping by later in the day will find low-and-slow barbecue items that highlight the kitchen's meat-handling prowess.

The BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich stacks tender brisket infused with bourbon BBQ sauce, crunchy crumbed onion rings, and Emmental cheese inside a toasted ciabatta roll. International culinary influences also shine through in options like the Sticky Pork Belly Roti Roll, featuring lime and palm sugar glazed confit pork belly wrapped in flakey paratha roti, and the spiced Lamb Kofta Roti Roll dressed with smoked hummus and garlic labneh.

Whether you are stocking up on prime cuts or grabbing a hearty sandwich to go, Fergbutcher brings prime ingredients straight from the block to the table.

Signature items

• The Irish Pork
• BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich
• The Butcher’s Bap
• Smashed Southland Lamb Burger
• Sticky Pork Belly Roti Roll
• Smashed Cheese Burger

Menu

Sides

• Rustic Style Fries — Served with Ferg Aioli
• Wedge Salad — Iceberg lettuce, parmesan, cucumber, red onion

Burgers

• Smashed Cheese Burger — Grilled Southland beef, double cheddar, baby roquette, The Butcher’s Burger Sauce, fried onions, chipotle mustard, toasted Viennese bun
• Smashed Southland Lamb Burger — Grilled high country lamb, caramelised haloumi cheese, mint jelly, cabbage & horseradish slaw, tomato & red onion salad, tomato relish, toasted sesame bun
• Deluxe Cheese Burger — Grilled Southland beef, double cheddar, smoked streaky bacon, sweet & spicy pickles, baby roquette, The Butcher’s Burger Sauce, fried onions, chipotle mustard, toasted Viennese bun
• BBQ Tofu Burger — BBQ tofu, smashed avocado, crispy hash, cheddar cheese, tomato salsa, lettuce, burger sauce, toasted sesame Viennese bun

Hot Sandwiches

• The Breakfast Bap — Smoked streaky bacon, hash brown, fried egg over easy, BBQ sauce, Ferg Aioli, butter toasted Scottish bap
• The Butcher’s Bap — Grilled pork sausage, streaky bacon, hash brown, fried egg over easy, cheddar cheese, grilled onions, BBQ sauce, Ferg Aioli, butter toasted Scottish bap
• Southern Coast Fish — Tempura battered seasonal fish, toasted ciabatta, shredded iceberg lettuce, tomato, red onion & lime salad, dill tartare, tomato relish
• Ferg Fried Chicken Sandwich — Buttermilk crumbed chicken, tomato lime & coriander salad, roquette, chipotle aioli, toasted ciabatta roll
• BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich — Low and slow beef brisket, bourbon BBQ sauce, crumbed onion rings, Emmental cheese, baby roquette, toasted ciabatta roll
• Sticky Pork Belly Roti Roll — Lime & palm sugar glazed confit pork belly, flakey paratha roti, fragrant herb & cucumber salad, sweet pickled onion, firecracker tomato jam
• Lamb Kofta Roti Roll — North African spiced lamb, smoked hummus, garlic labneh, pickled cucumber & red onion, mint salad, Huffman’s hot sauce

Grilled Sausages

• The Irish Pork — Gold medal Irish sausage served with crispy fried potatoes, black pudding, caramelised onions & HP sauce in a warm toasted buttered roll
• The Arrowtown Banger — Traditional beef sausage, golden fried onions, cheddar cheese, American mustard, tomato ketchup in a warm toasted buttered roll
• The Chilli Chorizo — Grilled chilli chorizo, tomato lime & coriander salad, crisp sauerkraut & chipotle aioli in a warm toasted buttered roll

Frequently asked questions

What type of food does Fergbutcher serve?

Fergbutcher offers hot food including breakfast baps, hot sandwiches, smashed burgers, grilled artisan sausages, and sides, alongside retail and wholesale butchery cuts.

What are the opening hours?

Fergbutcher is open every day from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Are there vegetarian options available?

Yes, Fergbutcher offers a BBQ Tofu Burger featuring avocado, crispy hash, cheddar, tomato salsa, and burger sauce.

Can I get breakfast at Fergbutcher?

Yes, hearty morning options like The Breakfast Bap and The Butcher’s Bap are available, packed with bacon, egg, hash browns, and sausage.

Are gluten-free alternatives available for sandwiches?

Yes, sandwich upgrades include the option to switch to a gluten-free bun.

What kind of sausages are available?

Fergbutcher serves award-winning grilled sausages such as The Irish Pork (with black pudding and potatoes), The Arrowtown Banger, and The Chilli Chorizo.

Tips

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