A farewell to Ottensen: Why Billy The Butcher closes

A farewell to Ottensen: Why Billy The Butcher closes

in Ottenser Hauptstraße, directly opposite the Mercado, will bring Christmas 2023 a surprise for many. The traditional "Billy the Butcher" butcher, which has been established here for many years, will close its doors. This decision is a new strategic orientation of the family company Beisser, which made its roots in Hamburg over 60 years ago. With a mixture of butchery and gastronomy, business has experienced a remarkable climb in recent years, but now the question arises: Why is the location closed after such a long time?

Back then when the butcher was opened, she was known for hearty lunch offers such as pea soup. In 2017, the company was converted to the steak and burger bar and thus attracted new customers. In addition to "Billy the Butcher", the Beisser family also operates other locations, including the "Beisser Steak & Grill" in the Alsterhaus and the "Hamburger Jungs" in Horn, which act as meat and sausage manufacturers.

realignment of the company

The spokesman for the Beisser family said that after 16 years of intensive expansion it was time to rethink the corporate strategy. The focus is now being increased again on the sausage production and the meat business. The “Hamburg boys” sausage factory offers new opportunities to work more efficiently and comprehensively. It is a decision that seems sensible overall to honor the traditional values ​​of the craft.

"We decided with a heavy heart to close the chapter in Ottensen," said the spokesman. The closure is particularly important because it represents the last location of the "Billy the Butcher" brand in this form. However, the branch is not closed without foresight: The employees of the Ottensener location are to find a new job in other companies in the group of companies. This measure underlines social responsibility that the company takes seriously.

specialist for special meat

"Billy the Butcher" was also known for his specialization in "dry-aged" meat-a method in which raw meat is dried in air over a longer period of time. This technique ensures that the meat becomes more delicate and tastier. Such special features in the quality of the offer have brought the brand a loyal customer. Nevertheless, the company now draws the final line in Ottensen and will close the doors to one of its most successful business forever on December 24th.

The location of the location expires until December 31, and the plans for the future of the other locations remain unchanged. Customers can still use the products and services in the remaining branches. While the chapter "Ottensen" comes to an end, the Beisser brand remains as a symbol for craftsmanship and tradition in Hamburg. for more information, see the current reporting on www.mopo.de.