The past blends into the present
Welcome to Ashland Meat Company!
Ashland Meat Company at Cross Brothers provides high quality, humanely raised fresh and frozen USDA inspected meats and an onsite butcher that cuts to order. Ashland Meat Company stocks a curated selection of local area provisions along with some old-school traditional favorites.
Ashland Meat Company @ Cross Brothers is located on the railroad tracks, right in the heart of historic Ashland, VA.
HONORING TRADITIONS THAT ARE 106 YEARS IN THE MAKING
Cross Brothers Grocery has been an Ashland staple since 1912, providing a local source for food and provisions to area families. When Herbet and Walter Cross started the business, their vision included investing in the community they lived in by sourcing Cross Brothers goods from area small businesses and local farmers. … Today, we do the same!
and guides us into the future
OUR STORY
In early 2018, Chris Stem had one priority - reopening Cross Brothers Grocery. With the goal of honoring the past while bringing the store into the future, they created Ashland Meat Company. In May of 2018, Ashland Meat Company at Cross Brothers opened it’s doors - providing responsibly raised, regionally sourced meats to the Ashland community - just as the Cross Brothers set out to do in 1912.
When opening, Chris set out to find the best butcher in the area for the new venture. Goal reached. He found Mr. Lloyd Perkins, the butcher from the former Cross Brothers. Lloyd had over 50 years of custom cutting experience and was our own Butcher Extraordinaire when we opened the store. Sadly, Lloyd has since passed away. We are saddened and miss our friend. He will always be a presence in our store, in our community and in our hearts. Luckily, he shared his expertise and we will carry on his legacy of quality meat cutting at Ashland Meat Company.
Thank you, Lloyd! We aim to make you proud!
Chris Stem - owner of Harlow Ridge Farm. Co-owner of Ashland Meat Company
The Stem Family of Harlow Ridge Farms
High quality, fresh meats through sustainable agriculture.
You need a farmer three times everyday!
Ashland Meat Company is committed to sourcing our products from local and regional Virginia companies, vendors and farmers to provide the highest quality foods to our customers. Supporting a small farm or business helps sustain our community.
BUY LOCAL at Ashland Meat Company. You won't be disappointed!
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