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About Peter Bouchier

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Committed to excellence in our trade

We are dedicated to providing our customers with the best meat and products you'll find anywhere in Melbourne. We do things properly, and we're not interested in cutting corners. That's what we mean when we say 'butchers of distinction'.

We get asked about pronunciation a lot, so for our curious customers: 'Bouchier' rhymes with 'voucher'. But Peter and Sue are happy to answer to your best guess.

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Quality meat

We are passionate about quality meat

Leading producers

Meat sourced from leading producers

Handcrafted

Handcrafted smallgoods and ready meals

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Friendly and attentive customer service

Meet the team

This is the team who makes everything happen. We're a highly skilled team and we get excited about preparing quality food for our customers. Meet the best butchers in Melbourne:

Peter Bouchier

Peter Bouchier

Managing Director

Peter is based in our Moorabbin facility, and he still visits stores everyday before opening. Peter is an active advocate for butchers in Australia, offering support and guidance to many independent local butchers. He has been a member of the Australian Meat Industry Council since 1983, a Victorian Councillor for 20 years and a National Councillor for 16 years, giving his time and advice to various organisations within the industry. Peter was inducted into the AMIC Hall of Fame in 2016.

Sue Bouchier

Sue Bouchier

Director

After spending many years running the David Jones deli and butcher, Sue now manages the administration side of the business. Keeping track of what is coming in and going out, she is based in the office at Moorabbin. Sue is passionate about quality, and has an eye for detail. Sue does not accept shortcuts, but she values accuracy and efficiency; and strives for perfection for the business.

Jon Tarabaras

Jon Tarabaras

General Manager

A qualified butcher by trade, Jon has many years experience in both retail and wholesale operations management, and he takes a hands-on approach to his role as General Manager. Jon is involved in all aspects of the business, ensuring daily operations are carried out in an efficient manner that reflects our values. Jon is passionate about hard work and continuous improvement, and is committed to delivering results for the company by improving internal operations and investing in our employees.

Tom Bouchier

Tom Bouchier

Malvern Store Manager

Tom has worked across all areas of the business and is now running our newest store. Tom is a vibrant fixture behind the counter at Malvern, and he is passionate about creating exciting products using the best ingredients. His attention to detail delivers confidence and trust in his customers. Tom represented our country as a member of the Australian Butchers’ Team at the Tri-Nations and World Butchers Challenge from 2013- 2018.

Felix Hoerding

Felix Hoerding

Production Manager and Smallgoods Maker

Our German butcher and smallgoods maker, Felix has been a part of the Peter Bouchier team for many years. As well as taking the lead in our smallgoods production, Felix organises and oversees the day to day running of the overall wholesale production. Felix is passionate about quality, and he works closely with Peter in the development of our smallgoods. Felix values authenticity, quality, and tradition when making these products.

Jacqueline Bouchier

Jacqueline Bouchier

Marketing Manager

Jacqui manages all marketing requirements of the company, from branding to events, retail and wholesale promotions and company wide projects. Jacqui is passionate about the Peter Bouchier community, our employees, our customers.

Danielle Bouchier

Danielle Bouchier

Wholesale Account Manager

Danielle is the key contact for our wholesale accounts. With her background in food science, Danielle's expansive product and ingredient knowledge ensures wholesale accounts are adequately equipped with the information they require for success.

Amy Willis

Amy Willis

Financial Manager

Amy is passionate about small business, and the opportunity to make a substantial difference through financial and administrative involvement across all aspects of the company. She loves breaking down the numbers, investigating, and problem solving. Amy enthusiastically manipulates the data and applies it directly to operations, presenting information in a way that is relevant and adaptable for the team. Amy is constantly challenging and evolving the approach to financial administration.

The Peter Bouchier difference

Everything we do is aimed at giving our customers the highest quality products and the best shopping experience. From sourcing our meat to recommending how to cook it, we want to give you the best.

We work with the leading producers

We source all our meat from the leading free range producers in Victoria and NSW. We choose suppliers who share our passion for quality meat, as well as animal welfare and sustainability.

We also have strict requirement for the size, type, and quality of meat we accept from our suppliers, so we can always ensure a consistent and high-quality product for our customers.

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Correct handling is essential

All our products are prepared with skill and precision. We source premium quality meat and we treat it with respect when cutting, slicing, and trimming to ensure you get the best final product.

All our smallgoods and ready meals are prepared in-house by our team, using our premium meat and only the highest quality, fresh ingredients. We do everything we can to make the best products for our customers.

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The history of Peter Bouchier

Peter Bouchier has a rich butchering history. Throughout it all, we've always focused on thoughtful and consistent service and products.

1976

After growing up next to his parents' butcher shop in Noorat, Peter moved to Melbourne to begin his apprenticeship at William Angliss at the age of 16.

1980

After completing his apprenticeship, Peter started managing his employer's shop in Malvern Road, Toorak.

1983

Peter and Sue Bouchier purchased the butcher shop and began the tradition that is Peter Bouchier–Butchers of Distinction.

2001

The second Peter Bouchier store opened in the David Jones Foodhall in Bourke St, Melbourne. This allowed us to extend our range of products and more people could taste the Peter Bouchier difference.

2007

With a burning desire to produce traditional style smallgoods, our operation expanded with a new facility, including a cutting room and smallgoods production. This facility also holds our head office and wholesale production.

2017

The latest addition to the Peter Bouchier family is the retail store within Malvern Central, which opened in December 2017. This store offers all of our signature range plus a stunning dry-ageing cabinet.

The Peter Bouchier Charitable Foundation

For many years, our business has made contributions to various local fundraisers and initiatives, including local sporting groups, schools and kindergartens, charities, and community groups.

Establishing the Peter Bouchier Charitable Foundation has allowed us to extend our charitable reach, giving us the ability to partner with Australian-based charitable organisations on a larger scale, through the continued support of our customers. Peter Bouchier will select a charitable organisation to partner with, on an annual basis through careful thought and consideration.

In loving memory of our colleague Emma Corcoran, who sadly passed away in 2018 due to an aneurysm, we are partnering with the Brain Foundation. The Brain Foundation funds ground breaking projects that aim to advance diagnoses, treatment and patient outcomes, with 100 per cent of donations going directly to research.

The Peter Bouchier community was deeply saddened by Emma’s passing. We miss her greatly and honour her through our partnership with the Brain Foundation.

Careers with Peter Bouchier

Peter Bouchier has a rich butchering history. Throughout it all, we've always focused on thoughtful and consistent service and products.

We are not currently advertising any job openings. Feel free to send us your resume and cover letter, and we'll get in touch if a suitable position becomes available.

Got any questions for Peter Bouchier?

We'd love to help. Our team is always happy to answer any and all questions you have.

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