A butchers has been celebrating after opening its new premises in Kings Worthy.

Hogget and Boar is owned and run by Sean Thurgood, a former chef who set up the business in 2019. Sean had initially started doing bits and pieces of butchery for friends privately, a trade which grew significantly during the Covid pandemic before expanding and growing rapidly since.

The butchers had previously been located in Broughton, moving to new premises in London Road, Kings Worthy this year. The unit, located next door to Kings Worthy Garage, had previously been occupied by The Little Kitchen Company.

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Hogget and Boar is a member of Hampshire Fare, an organisation championing local produce to consumers and trade businesses. Hampshire Fare aims to inspire residents to discover the produce available closer to home, and establish Hampshire as a top food destination.

Hogget and Boar works with local suppliers where possible, and respect the animals it butchers, with the aim of making the entire business process as sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible.

Hampshire Chronicle: Hogget and Boar will be open Tuesdays through to Saturdays Hogget and Boar will be open Tuesdays through to Saturdays (Image: Newsquest)

The butchers had a soft launch before officially opening on Saturday, April 20 and offers an extensive range of local food and produce, including meats, vegetables, cheeses, sweet treats, coffee and more.

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Mr Thurgood said: "Come on down and say hello, we want to see as many new faces as possible and show you what we're doing here and who else we are working with at Hampshire Fare. We are open Tuesday through to Saturday every week and we're looking forward to seeing and serving you some delicious food and drink!"

Hampshire Fare commercial manager, Natasha Dochniak, said: "Hogget and Boar have been a member of Hampshire Fare for more than five years. Hampshire Fare has 350 members working in food, drink and craft and our whole mission is about championing local and encouraging the public to think about supporting local first.

"We know running a business can be tough so to see one of our members opening a new shop and working with other Hampshire Fare members is fantastic. We are thrilled for Sean and are looking forward to supporting him and seeing his journey going forward."