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Established in 1915
George, Western Cape
About Us
SUPERIOR QUALITY
Watsons Meat
Superior quality products and exceptional service are the foundations that ultimately lead to the longevity of this business and brand name.
The business consists of a pig farm , a meat processing factory, cold storage unit and two traditional retail butcheries situated in George. The business has its own fleet of delivery vehicles and distributes its products in the Southern Cape, Little Karoo, Greater Karoo, Langkloof, Tzitsikamma and Eastern Cape.
Superior quality and exceptional service do not just happen. We believe in disciplined business strategies , consistently investing in technology and employing the best skills, whilst building partnerships with the best suppliers in every field.
Our History
The Watson name is synonymous with the meat industry in the Southern Cape, and was established by Mr. and Mrs. Watson in 1915.
HISTORY TIMELINE
From Humble Beginnings
1915
Watsons Meat Established
The Watson name has been synonymous with the meat industry in the Southern Cape since then.
1933
New premises
Moved to a bigger building newly build on the corner of Cradock and Fichat Street.
1954
Established Meat Factory
In 1954 JJ Watson established the only meat factory in the South-West District. Stretching from the Cape to Port Elizabeth.
1956
Fleisch Meister Qualified
EC Watson qualifies as Fleischmeister in Germany and receives his diploma.
1966
Meat Prices
Bacon at 28c L.B – Lamb chops at 37c L.B – Fillet at 55c L.B (the good old days!)
1988
4th Generation
In 1988 the 4th generation Watsons enter the meat industry.
1992
Piggery Established
1992 a new piggery was put in place that today supplies more than 50% of the total pork meat stock.
1995
Growing Pains
Watsons Cradock processing area doubles in size!
1999
Shop space doubles
Watsons Cradock shop floor doubles in size!
2000
York Street Butchery Opens
New building acquired in York street. Business is booming!
2008
1st Non-Family Member
Watsons Meat accepts first non-family shareholder into the business in over 100 years.
2009
Watsons Cradock
Sales floor doubles in size yet again!
2013
Watsons Cradock
Watsons expand and improved its production areas to comply to Food Safety Audit and Laws as well as the rising demand for its products.
Light Meals and Pre-prepared
Come try our fast foods and lightmeals at our Cradock Street Take-away section. Freshly prepared everyday! Our speciality cooks prepare some of the most delicious foods, so you don’t have to spend hours in front of the stove. A wide range of afval, eisbeins, chicken pies, various lesanjas, bototies, stews and many others. We also have a Deli sections available at our York and Cradock Street branches.
Spitbraai
Organizing a get-together with friends and family? You can contact us and we’ll take care of the spitbraai for you. When you phone in, ask for Koenie. We supply everything including the spitbraai, meat and even a person to prepare everything for you (Vegetables and catering excluded).
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