About

About us

A recipe for success...

We’re proud of our north eastern heritage and for over six decades have been passionate about creating our own selection of the finest quality products; we manufacture all from our purpose built site. Since 1953, each Dicksons’ recipe has carried our unique signature style – attention to detail, a respect for tradition and a taste for the new.

Over three generations our business has grown to more than 30 shops and we’re now the region’s largest family owned provider of meat and food products.

Quality ingredients, delicious recipes made with love and care, and a genuine sense of community; it’s our recipe for success

Our heritage

1st generation
1st Generation

Husband & Wife, Michael Irwin & Helen Dickson

1953
1953

M.I.Dickson opens first shop

1950-56
1950-56
Their children Christine, Michael & Dorothy are born
1956
1956
Tom Dickson joins the family business working in the Prince Edward Road shop
1960
1960
Fowler Street shop opens
1966
1966
After the premature death of Michael Irwin Dickson, Christine takes over the business while Michael Jnr learns the butchery side
1970s
1970s
Wallsend shop opens
1978
1978
Business celebrates 25th anniversary
1981
1981

All production moved to first factory

1992
1992

Dicksons move to purpose built factory

2003
2003

Christine & Michael celebrate 50th year of family business

2008
2008

Family council formed

2010
2010

Coutts Award 'UK Family Business'

2013
2013

Diamond Jubilee visit by Princess Anne

2016
2016
Chris Hayman becomes Managing Director, as Michael Dickson semi retires becoming Chairman

Our Socials

Dicksons Follow

Home of the Legendary Saveloy Dip, Tasty Pies, & Own Recipe Sausages. Proud to be part of the community. https://t.co/pOvSXTNF14

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dicksons1953 Dicksons @dicksons1953 ·
18 Apr

It's #tunathursday woo!
Yes, we have just made that up, along with our new fresh Tuna Crunch Subs 😉.
(See what we did there).
Who's having tuna today?

#lunchtime #northeast #newfood

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dicksons1953 Dicksons @dicksons1953 ·
17 Apr

Is there a more beautiful sight than a full shelf of curry slices?
We beg to differ.
Spice up your lunch today!

#lunchtime #northeast

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dicksons1953 Dicksons @dicksons1953 ·
16 Apr

Today we officially opened shop #32 in #hedworth.

We’ve been overwhelmed by the support and welcome in the community during our first week of opening.

Thank you to Tony Monks of #johnsonland shopfitters for delivery a great looking shop !

#newshop #dicksons #familybusiness

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dicksons1953 Dicksons @dicksons1953 ·
16 Apr

🎵We like wraps, yes we do.
Sweet chilli or Caesar, there's a new choice of two🎶
Think we will leave the actual rapping to the experts 😁.
But do come and try our new tasty wraps!

#newfood #northeast

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