Mad Butcher Riccarton

butcher — Riccarton · Christchurch

About Mad Butcher Riccarton

Mad Butcher Riccarton, at 227 Blenheim Rd, Riccarton, Christchurch, is part of the Mad Butcher chain founded by Sir Peter Leitch in 1971. The Riccarton store has served the community for decades, priding itself on quality meat at a great price.

All carcass beef and lamb sold at Mad Butcher is NZ Quality Mark certified, carcass fresh pork is 100% NZ grown, and chicken is supplied by Tegel, New Zealand's leading poultry brand. Meat is delivered to the store fresh each day and cut and packed on site by skilled staff, with in-store Master Butchers available to cut meat to any requirement and offer cooking and carving advice.

Mad Butcher Riccarton offers Click & Collect from Monday to Saturday, with pickup available after 12pm, along with Canterbury-wide next day delivery for a fee (rural delivery is not yet available). The store also supports local fundraising with a HAND UP price on BBQ sausages for community groups, and backs every purchase with a 100% refund or replacement policy.

Mad Butcher Riccarton: Fresh, Quality Meat Since 1971

Mad Butcher Riccarton, at 227 Blenheim Rd in Christchurch, is part of the nationwide Mad Butcher chain founded by Sir Peter Leitch in 1971. For decades, the chain has supplied the meat behind countless Kiwi barbecues, roasts and family meals, and the Riccarton store continues that tradition locally.

Quality You Can Trust

Mad Butcher's promise is quality meat at a great price. All carcass beef and lamb sold in store is NZ Quality Mark certified, carcass fresh pork is 100% NZ grown, and chicken comes from Tegel, New Zealand's leading poultry brand. Meat is delivered to the store fresh every day, then cut and packed on site by skilled staff, so customers get genuinely fresh product rather than something that has travelled far to reach the counter.

Master Butchers on Hand

In-store Master Butchers are available to cut meat to any requirement, whether that's a specific thickness for a family roast or advice on the best cut for a particular recipe. The team is also on hand for cooking and carving tips, reflecting a genuine passion for meat that shapes the in-store experience.

Weekly Specials and a Wide Range

The Riccarton store stocks a broad range of chicken cuts, from boneless breasts and thigh fillets to wings, drumsticks, nibbles and schnitzel, alongside pork and mince options. Weekly specials rotate regularly, giving shoppers the chance to pick up cuts like chicken thigh fillets, drumsticks, whole chicken legs or pork loin chops at a discount from the usual price.

Click & Collect and Delivery

For added convenience, Mad Butcher Riccarton offers Click & Collect from Monday to Saturday, with orders ready for pickup after 12pm. Customers further afield can take advantage of Canterbury-wide next day delivery, though a delivery fee applies and rural delivery isn't available yet.

Giving Back to the Community

Mad Butcher has a long history of community support, and the Riccarton store continues that with a HAND UP price on BBQ sausages for local groups running a fundraiser — simply pop in and let the team know what you're raising money for.

Shopping with Confidence

Every purchase at Mad Butcher Riccarton is backed by a 100% refund or replacement policy for any product a customer isn't completely satisfied with, provided a receipt and the product are brought back to the store of purchase.

Signature items

  • Master Butcher Cutting Service
  • NZ Quality Mark Beef & Lamb
  • Tegel Chicken
  • 100% NZ Grown Pork
  • HAND UP BBQ Sausages
  • Weekly Specials

Menu

Pork

  • NZ Pork Loin Chops (Frozen) — Frozen NZ pork loin chops, 100% NZ grown.

Mixed

  • Choice Mince (Beef & Pork) — A mince blend of beef and pork.

Chicken

  • NZ Boneless Chicken Breasts (Skin On) — Boneless chicken breasts with skin on, supplied by Tegel.
  • NZ Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Fillets — Boneless, skinless chicken breast fillets.
  • NZ Chicken Thigh Fillets (Boneless Skinless) — Boneless, skinless chicken thigh fillets.
  • NZ Chicken Thighs (Bone In) — Bone-in chicken thighs.
  • Chicken Tenderloins — Chicken tenderloin cuts.
  • NZ Chicken Drumsticks — Chicken drumsticks.
  • Chicken Wings — Chicken wings.
  • Whole Chicken Legs — Whole chicken leg cuts.
  • NZ Chicken Nibbles (Plain & Marinated) — Chicken nibbles available plain or marinated.
  • Boneless Diced Chicken — Diced boneless chicken.
  • Chicken Schnitzel (Crumbed) — Crumbed chicken schnitzel.

Frequently asked questions

Where does Mad Butcher Riccarton's chicken come from?
It's supplied by Tegel, New Zealand's leading poultry brand.
Is the beef and lamb certified?
Yes, all carcass beef and lamb is NZ Quality Mark certified.
Can Master Butchers cut meat to my specific requirement?
Yes, in-store Master Butchers can cut meat to any requirement and offer cooking and carving advice.
Does Mad Butcher Riccarton offer Click & Collect?
Yes, available Monday to Saturday, with pickup after 12pm.
Is delivery available?
Yes, Canterbury-wide next day delivery is available for a fee, though rural delivery isn't offered yet.
What is the refund policy?
A 100% refund or replacement is offered for any product you're not completely satisfied with, with a receipt and the product returned to the store of purchase.
Does Mad Butcher support community fundraising?
Yes, through a HAND UP price on BBQ sausages for local fundraising groups.

Tips

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