We’re gearing up for Wellington on a Plate 2026

We’re Wellington’s favourite Butcher since 1904, offering Premium New Zealand Beef and Lamb.

Our product is locally sourced and processed at our Wellington based production facility.

We can supply made-to-order mince blends, premium steaks and boneless cuts catered to your menu.

We’re proud suppliers to past Wellington on a Plate and Burger Wellington participants.

Why work with Preston Foods

• Premium New Zealand grass-fed Beef and Lamb
• Succulent Pork, rich Venison, tasty Mutton, butterflied Chicken thighs.
• The options are endless – let us know what cut you’re after.
• Custom mince blends tailored to your flavour and fat profile.
• Reliable supply throughout the festival.
• Local Wellington team to assist with this year’s theme ‘Word of Mouth’
• Supplying Wellington’s hospitality scene with 120 years’ traditional
butchery experience.
• Free marketing of your dishes and events via our online channels.
• Sustainable practices recognised with Toitū enviromark gold certification.

Get in Touch Today

Talk to us about:
• Custom burger blends.
• Steak cuts for feature plates.
• Bulk supply for high-volume service.

Chat to our experienced team about your menu ideas so we can collaborate on getting you the best product and blend for Wellington on a Plate and Burger Wellington entry.

Finalists were chosen based on their demonstrable ability to represent the innovation, resilience, and excellence that makes the Wellington region thrive. 

Preston Foods was recognised for our sustainable operations, showing we not only make products but shape the future of New Zealand Manufacturing.

Hamish Preston named life member of Retail Meat New Zealand.

Congratulations to our Chief Executive Hamish Preston who received a Life Membership from Retail Meat New Zealand.

Hamish was born and bred in the meat industry, helping his father Rod Preston from an early age. After receiving his degree and travelling the world, he returned to the family business, and celebrated 20 years of service last year. He served 13 years on the Retail Meat New Zealand Board, including 3 as the President, and providing ongoing support long after his service.

Congratulations Hamish!

These practices include:

• Saving 4700 litres of water from waste with our new thermoformer packaging machine.
• Upgrading our refrigeration to C02 sustainable refrigeration with a GWP 1.
• Using less packaging by re-using cartons and not using strapping where practical. 
• Recycling 28,201kg of cardboard and 94kg of film in the last year.
• Replacing vehicles in our fleet with hybrids and implementing a policy for all new vehicles to be hybrid or electric.
• Replacing lightbulbs with EcoPoint Tri Proof light fittings in our office and factory areas, with signs  reminding people to turn them off when they leave the room.
• Commitment to reducing food waste and creating food equality through both our operations and working with charities.
• Working with our sister company KAM Transport who provide 70% of our transport, and lowered their C02 emissions by 16% through their eco-friendly fleet, C02 efficiency monitoring, and utilisation reports.
• Partnering with other eco-friendly businesses.
• Offsetting our carbon emissions when we travel.
• Our Toitū enviromark gold certification
• Our robust Environmental Management System.

Toitū enviromark® gold status a win for company and its community

Our Wellington based family-owned business with a 120 year presence in the community has achieved new environmental heights with a Toitū enviromark gold certification.

The Preston Corp Group, which includes Preston’s Master Butchers, KAM Transport and Logistics, Ken Wilson Meats, and Preston Foods, have all gained the Toitū enviromark gold status which shows our organisation’s commitment to protecting the environment through sustainable business practices.

To achieve this certification, the companies under Preston Corp have implemented a comprehensive plan achieve the goals outlined in their environmental policy statement, and have a robust Environmental Management System (EMS) in place.

Chief Executive Hamish Preston said the certification is a win not just for the company, but the community as a whole.

“We’ve worked really hard and invested a significant amount into modern technology across our businesses, as we know sustainable practices are something that the whole community wants and benefits from,” Mr Preston said.

“We’re committed to managing our environmental impact and working to continually reduce the negative impacts of our activities. We’re continuously working on finding ways to have an ongoing positive impact on our environment.”

Other actions achieved across the brands include:

• Installing an energy efficient CO2 refrigeration system at the Preston Foods factory in Grenada North
• Changing refrigeration away from the potentially global warming 404a refrigerant gas in the Porirua Preston’s Master Butchers store to reduce gas emissions
• Using capacity reports at KAM Transport to ensure the vehicles are transporting bigger loads and making less trips
• Investigating the use of reusable pallet wrap at Ken Wilson Meats to significantly reduce soft plastic use.

Mr Preston said the certification is just the beginning of Preston Corp’s sustainability journey.

“We will continue to review our goals and practices to ensure we’re doing what we can to protect our environment and stay in front sustainable business practices.”