Consumers have seemingly endless choices when it comes to purchasing food, from online subscription services to big-name supermarkets. But for all the convenience these hands-off approaches to shopping provide, there are many reasons to shop locally for proteins. Here are three ways you’ll benefit from visiting your butcher.

3 Reasons to Purchase Meat From Your Local Butcher

1. Better Quality & Selection

The average supermarket is a great place to do most of your shopping, with an average of 47,000 products available. However, most of this space accommodates shelf-stable products, with limited space given to meat, dairy, and produce departments. Since meat is a butcher’s primary specialty, they carry a wider selection than most supermarkets. They will carry only the highest quality and ensure each product has been properly cut and stored. Butchers also tend to have a larger selection. Finally, grocery meat departments have less experience cutting to order, since most of their meat comes prepackaged from a distributor. Specialty butchers work with primal cuts and package goods to customers’ specifications.

2. Excellent Service

It’s easy to feel like you’re just another number when waiting at the average deli counter. When you shop at your local butcher, however, you’ll feel like a person – not just a customer. If you have a question about the source of a product, the best way to prepare it, or whether you can place a special order, a local shop staffed by experts will steer you right and take the time to ensure you’re happy with your service.

3. Local Economy Support  

Buying food online or from national chains is certainly convenient, but it’s not the best way to support your community. When you purchase goods from locally owned stores, you help neighbors stay in business, support local farmers, and contribute to a thriving local economy.

If you’re looking for the best butcher in the Fairfield, OH area, look no further than Hammann’s Catering, Butcher Shop & Deli. With more than 35 years of experience, this family-owned business specializes in small orders and large catering services alike, and always provides convenient, high-quality service. To learn more about the butcher shop, call (513) 858-3237, or check out their menus online.