L’Authentique is a producer of authentic French charcuterie, crafting fine delicacies with passion and dedication using traditional recipes. Their range includes handmade sausages, terrines, and pâtés, made from meat sourced from farms that follow principles of free-range or controlled farming.
Free from gluten, flour, artificial flavors, nitrates, or preservatives, L’Authentique products embody honesty and purity of flavor. The combination of French culinary tradition and high-quality local ingredients makes this charcuterie highly regarded and widely appreciated among lovers of true artisanal craftsmanship.
Westmere Butchery is a family-owned butcher shop with a tradition spanning over 40 years, located in the suburb of Westmere in Auckland, New Zealand. It is recognized as one of the most reputable independent butcheries in the country, known for its commitment to quality, freshness, and authentic craftsmanship. Their offering includes a wide selection of meats - from classic beef, pork, and lamb to free-range poultry and game. They are particularly renowned for their award-winning sausages and hams, celebrated for their rich flavor and handcrafted quality. Every product is made according to original recipes, with strict quality control and carefully sourced local meat. In addition to the physical store, their products are also available through online sales and nationwide delivery, allowing customers across New Zealand to enjoy their specialties. Their visual identity combines simplicity and authenticity - rustic tones, clean lines, and an emphasis on local origin. Customers describe Westmere Butchery as a place where tradition and expertise meet in every bite. Through dedication to quality and the trust built with their community, the brand has become synonymous with premium butchery in New Zealand. Today, Westmere Butchery stands as a model of how local artisanal producers can thrive in a modern market, relying on authenticity, sustainability, and uncompromising quality.
Awards
Dunninghams Great New Zealand Sausage Competition - Supreme Winner
(2025, 2024, 2019)
Dunninghams Great New Zealand Sausage Competition - People's Choice
(2023)
Zaroa Meats is a New Zealand-based artisan meat producer known for its premium selection of natural, free-range meats, including beef, lamb, and venison. Specializing in high-quality, clean-label products, Zaroa offers a variety of ready-to-eat, sausages, salamis, air-dried and fermented meats, and sous vide cooked roasts. All products are crafted with natural ingredients, free from pork, artificial chemicals, preservatives, gluten, and soy. Zaroa Meats, under the expertise of Wilhelm Zabern, a Master of Meats from Austria, provides exceptional flavors and a natural, clean eating experience.
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