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. 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

Dicksons @dicksons1953 ·

27 Sep

#spice up your swirl this #autumn with this #firecracker

Our Chilli Pork Sausage Swirl served with cheese, jalapenos and chilli sauce, add salad if you choose too!

Now that's a hell of a #lunch in a bun!

Treat yourself this #humpday!

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Dicksons @dicksons1953 ·

25 Sep

Who doesn't love #Sundaylunch every day of the week?

We're now serving our version in a bun !

Our Cumberland Sausage Swirl served on our own sage & onion stuffing with onions, gravy and a dollop of mustard

You know that makes sense for your #lunch today!

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Dicksons @dicksons1953 ·

23 Sep

Have you tried our #afternoon menu yet?

Well , it just got better!

Now offering small meals to take away for only £1.99

Available at the Nook, Horsley Hill, Howdon, Guidepost & Jarrow stores only.

Saturday #teatime sorted.

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Dicksons @dicksons1953 ·

22 Sep

#happyfriday

#Spice up your lunch and try our new Beef Fajita Slice.

Available in all stores today.

It's big, it's spicy, it's delicious!

#fajita #pies #pastries #dicksons

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