Three generations of butchery heritage

The Butchery brings the world’s most premium cuts of meat directly to your kitchen. What began over 70 years ago as a local, artisanal butcher shop in Meppel has evolved into the ultimate online destination for true meat enthusiasts. We combine the world’s finest breeds with the craftsmanship of a family-run business — all to ensure that you can cook like a pro at home with meat of the very best quality.

Grandpa Lantinga

Jan Lantinga

Bert-Jan Lantinga

Lantinga x The Butchery: A Legacy for 2026

You can read above how Bert-Jan, as the third generation, took over the baton from his father. With a fresh perspective, he leads the shops in Wanneperveen and Meppel. In 2013, he made a pivotal decision: driven by the growing demand for healthy and fresh food, he brought the region's top specialists together under one roof. Lantinga’s Butcheries became Lantinga’s Butchery & Fresh House. The two locations in Meppel made way for a single, unique fresh food hub featuring meat, wine, soup, meals, fresh pasta, and an extensive deli selection. It was a concept that resonated and left people wanting more.

A webshop was the natural next step, featuring exclusive breeds and special cuts for enthusiasts of the very best quality. Since 2018, The Butchery has become a reality, evolving into a leading online butchery. Yet, the original credo ‘Taste the Origin’ remains unchanged. At The Butchery, everything revolves around the art of the craft. An online butchery where the finest meat breeds meet the craftsmanship of our family business. From Black Angus, Rubia Gallega, Simmental, and Wagyu to exceptional pork breeds like LIVAR, Ibérico, and Mangalitza. And, of course, superior poultry such as Label Rouge and Polderhoen. Everything comes from an honest origin, free of antibiotics, and with a steadfast commitment to animal welfare!

Bert-Jan: “We now provide meat enthusiasts throughout the Netherlands and Belgium with the world’s most beautiful and distinct meat breeds. From rare and exclusive steaks and cuts to high-quality everyday meat. That is something I am incredibly proud of and truly enjoy.”

Bert-Jan Lantinga

Founder & Master Butcher — The Butchery

"By now, I’ve gained extensive experience in the butchery trade. I spent a year in Brazil to learn the ropes of the (trade) craft and later further developed my love for premium meat while based in Singapore."

"I served as a board member of the Royal Dutch Butchers Association, had the privilege of handling extraordinary catering projects (such as Sensation in New York alongside Michelin-starred chef Ron Blaauw), and for several years now, I have held the title of Master Butcher—the highest professional certification in the craft. In early 2019, we were even named the Best Butcher in the Netherlands. While I’m incredibly proud of that, I still felt a creative itch."

"I’ve always been fascinated by exceptional meat breeds, such as Japanese Wagyu, USDA Prime Black Angus, and Spanish Iberico. I find it remarkable that such a vast array of flavors and textures exists. I wanted to make that world accessible through my own passion. However, it’s impossible to offer all those breeds fresh in a physical store. That is how The Butchery was born: a butchery without borders!"

Bert-Jan Lantinga

Recognition & Awards

Every day, we work with the same passion and dedication. The following recognitions prove that this does not go unnoticed:

2018: Slavakto Craft Competitions – Overall Youth Champion (Carst Jan van de Wetering)
2018: Slavakto Craft Competitions – Provincial Champion Drenthe (Lantinga Butchery, Meppel)
2018: Slavakto Craft Competitions – Provincial Champion Overijssel (Lantinga Butchery, Wanneperveen)
2019: La Confrérie des Chevaliers du Goûte Andouille de Jargeau – 1st National Champion Netherlands (Lantinga Butchery and Catering)
2021: Northern Butchers Manifestation (NSM) – Overall Champion NSM 2021 (Lantinga Butchery & Fresh House, Meppel)
2021: Northern Butchers Manifestation (NSM) – 5 products Gold with Star
2022: Shopping Awards, People's Choice – Food (2nd place)
2022: Trunkrs Client Awards – Food (Winner, King of Food)
2022: Craft Competition – Smoked Hausmacher (Gold)
2022: Craft Competition – Ibérico Pork Cheeks in Red Wine Sauce (Gold with Star)
2022: Craft Competition – Cranberry Pâté (Gold with Star)
2022: Craft Competition – Smoked Ossenworst (Gold)
2022: Craft Competition – Stuffed Grillworst with Farmer's Quiche (Gold with Star)
2022: Craft Competition – Cooked Traditional Ham (Achterham) (Gold with Star)
2024: Shopping Awards, People's Choice – Food (Winner)
2024: Slavakto Craft Competitions – Specialties and Pâtés (Cranberry Pâté)
2024: Slavakto Craft Competitions – Casseroles and Ready-to-eat Meals (Korean Short Ribs)
2024: Slavakto Craft Competitions – Provincial Champion Drenthe
2024: Slavakto Craft Competitions – Junior Champion Sausage Making and Charcuterie (Marcherto Pluim, Lantinga Butchery)
2024: Arnhem Smoked Sausage City – Specialty, Gold with Star (Old Amsterdam Mustard)
2025: Shopping Awards, People's Choice – Food (3rd place)

Trustpilot reviews

Our goal is to bring the absolute top-tier quality of the artisanal butcher directly to your kitchen. Whether we live up to that promise? We’d rather leave that judgment to the people who have actually tasted our meat. We are incredibly proud of the honest reviews we receive daily via Trustpilot. Here is what our customers are saying:

The Butchery Flagship store

The physical Lantinga Butchery in Meppel has been transformed into the very first Butchery store in the Netherlands: The Butchery Flagship Store. A unique butcher shop for true meat enthusiasts, where we combine our trusted daily fresh selection with the extensive flash-frozen range from our webshop.

You are always welcome to stop by, look around, and pick up your order.

Address: Woldstraat 61, 7941 LG Meppel

Opening Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 18:00
Friday: 08:00 – 20:00
Saturday: 08:00 – 17:00
Sunday: closed

Our Craftsmanship

At The Butchery, craftsmanship is at our core. No compromises, no shortcuts. Everything we do is focused on delivering meat of the very best quality to your home. Our commitment to this is reflected in our Butchery Guarantees:

Lightning-fast flash-frozen delivery throughout the Netherlands and Belgium.
Innovative vacuum packaging and shelf-life guarantee.
Meat free of hormones & antibiotics, with a steadfast commitment to animal welfare.
Europe’s largest premium butcher’s assortment.
Everything artisanally hand-cut and triple-trimmed by Master Butchers.
Weight guarantee: you pay exactly for what you receive.
Burgers, sausages, charcuterie & meals from our own sausage-making facility.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee with dedicated customer service.
Proven quality: the highest-rated online butcher in the Netherlands and Belgium.