A family name, woven into Macclesfield
Founded by Denis William Spearing and his wife Margaret, Spearings has been part of this town for 80 years. Four generations later, the values haven't changed: honest produce, proper craft, and real relationships with every customer.
Our Heritage
From £100 and a single counter.
Denis returned from the Second World War - he'd served in the elite Airborne Division, parachuting into France as part of the Red Berets - and put down £100 to open a butcher's shop on Cross Street. That single counter became a cornerstone of Macclesfield.
The family soon expanded to farming their own livestock at Kinderfield's Farm in Sutton, bringing a true farm-to-counter approach that remains at the heart of the business today.
"The good news is I've finally had a Spearings pork pie and I'm happier than I have any right to be."
Timeline
80 years of Spearings.
Denis and Margaret open the first shop
With £100 and a passion for quality, Denis opens a butcher's shop on Cross Street after returning from service in the Airborne Division.
The family starts farming
The Spearings begin raising their own livestock at Kinderfield's Farm in Sutton, cementing the farm-to-counter quality the shop is known for.
Marshall takes over at Park Green
After training at Blackpool Food Technical College and running his own shop on Church Street, Marshall purchases the Park Green premises from his parents.
The family rallies together
When Marshall is diagnosed with acute Myeloid Leukaemia, his wife and daughters Rachael, Sarah, and Emma step in to keep the business going. They form Spearings Limited and carry the family name into its fourth generation.
Remembering Marshall
After a courageous fight and a successful bone marrow transplant in 2018 that brought him back to the counter he loved, Marshall sadly passed away in 2021. His legacy lives on in every part of the business his family continues to run.
80 years and still going strong
Still family-run, still at 12 Park Green, and still making the pies, sourcing the meat, and giving the service that Macclesfield has trusted for eight decades.
In Memory
Marshall Spearing
A devoted family man, a respected butcher, and a true Macclesfield legend. Marshall's passion for serving his community with the very best never wavered - even in his final days, you couldn't keep him out of the shop. His spirit is in everything we do, and his standards are the ones we hold ourselves to every single day.
Spearings Today
Still a warm, family-run shop.
The people behind the counter matter just as much as the produce on display. Pop in and you'll find the same warmth, the same care, and the same family commitment to doing things properly that's been here since 1945.
- Family-run and rooted in Macclesfield for 80 years
- Produce sourced locally with provenance you can trust
- Famous for pies, quality meat, and personal service