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/ZvF4PaZDYa

Dicksons1953
dicksons1953 Dicksons @dicksons1953 ·
22h

How do you enjoy your pork pies?
With pease pudding?
Part of a bigger meal?
Or do you just devour them in one bite?

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dicksons1953 Dicksons @dicksons1953 ·
2 Sep

It's back to normality this week for many!
Let Dicksons make lunch easy for you.
Hot food, salads, sarnies, pies, pastries, sweet treats, barista drinks - we've got it all!

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dicksons1953 Dicksons @dicksons1953 ·
31 Aug

There's nothing better than a sizzling sausage sarnie on a Saturday.
Who's having one today?
We can make one for you, or buy a Dicksons fresh pack to cook at home.

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