Prospect Butcher Co. is a boutique butcher shop in Brooklyn, New York, that sells nose-to-tail meats sourced from various local farms situated within a 230-mile radius.
The butcher first opened as a pop-up shop during the pandemic, offering New Yorkers an boutique shopping experience for buying high-end meats and unconventional cuts. The company was founded by Greg Brockman, a professional whole animal butcher with 10 years of butchering experience, and Corey Hammond, a Brooklyn local and entrepreneur.
Now, Prospect Butcher Co. is up and running full time, selling a wide range of meat and poultry cuts, as well rotisserie chickens, gourmet sandwiches, charcuterie, and specialty condiments and seasonings. Some notable menu items offered at Prospect Butcher include their Housemade Bacon and Wild Game cuts.
Unconventional Boutique Butchers
Prospect Butcher Co. Offers Unusual Cuts Sourced from Local Farms
Trend Themes
1. Nose-to-tail Butchering - A trend towards using the entire animal in butchering and cooking, creating opportunities for unique and sustainable dishes.
2. Pop-up Retail - The rise of pop-up retail shops during the pandemic has allowed for unique shopping experiences and testing grounds for new business concepts.
3. Gourmet Charcuterie - An increasing demand for high-end charcuterie and specialty meat products, creating opportunities for artisanal butchers to differentiate themselves in the market.
Industry Implications
1. Artisanal Butchery - The trend towards unique and sustainable meat offerings creates opportunities for artisanal butchers to serve a niche market.
2. Local Farming - The sourcing of meat from local farms within a 230-mile radius highlights the benefits and demand for locally-sourced and sustainable food options.
3. Gourmet Food Retail - The demand for high-end meats and specialty products such as charcuterie and condiments creates opportunities for gourmet food retailers to serve a niche market.