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
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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
#Christmas has landed!
Orders are now open for our #Christmasfood.
Simply order through our website for delivery nationwide or collection from your local store, just let us know you're preferred option.
#46sleeps 🎅
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