The Quarter Butcher -
providing local meat that’s been raised right.
Beef, pork & poultry & more - all from local farmers.
We are hiring-
If you would like to join a small team & learn whole animal butchery, apply now!
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Locally Sourced
We partner directly with nearby farms to bring you meat that's raised right.
Whole Animal Butcher
We bring in the whole animal and use every part, the traditional way — for better cuts, less waste, and total transparency.
Quality Meats
From pasture to plate - you’ll get a cut of meat that has great flavor and has been prepped properly for your next meal.
Family-owned butcher shop
We are Ryan & Eleni - owners of the family-run shop and St. Charles natives. We are turning our dream into a reality, bringing the best meat to the community.
Local meats, prepared with care & expertise
We specialize in whole animal butchery, using seam butchery techniques to break down locally raised meat with skill. Every cut is prepared by hand — ensuring nothing goes to waste, and every bite delivers unmatched quality and flavor.
Featured for our craft & local roots.
“Eleni and Ryan Sommerkamp’s craft butchery in Dardenne Prairie takes a whole-animal approach.” -St. Louis Magazine
“The family-owned shop… aims to bring education and exceptional quality to the community.”-Sauce Magazine
“The shop also breaks down whole animals, so it offers cuts that customers wouldn’t… find at a grocery store.” -Feast Magazine
