Your Local Butchery,
Crafted with Care
Premium cuts, local sourcing and service with heart, everything you need for everyday meals of special occasions.
Chef-Prepared Meals,
Ready When You Are
Fresh, delicious meals made in-house, perfect for families, busy lives, or HCP & NDIS support programs.
At The Main Course, we believe good food brings people together. From trusted butchery cuts to chef-crafted ready meals, everything we create is made with quality, care and community at heart.
We make mealtime easy, for everyone.
More Than a Butchery.
More Than a Kitchen.
Locally Owned & Crafted with Care
Proudly Shepparton-based, every cut, roast, and meal made in-house by people who care about quality and community.
Fresh, Quality Ingredients
We source from trusted local suppliers and prepare everything on-site, so you can taste the difference in every bite.
Inclusive Meal Solutions
(HCP & NDIS)
Designed to make life easier, wholesome meals and flexible plans that support independence, nutrition, and peace of mind.
For Every Occasion
From weekday dinners to festive feasts, our Butchery and Kitchen make it effortless to serve something special.
HCP & NDIS Support
At The Main Course, we partner with you, your carer or support coordinator to design meal solutions that work for your lifestyle, your support needs and your budget. Whether it’s regular weekly deliveries, special-occasion meals, or tailored portions and packaging — we’re here.
Click through to our dedicated HCP/NDIS page for more details and to view our support-friendly meal offerings.
Welcome to The Main Course Butchery
We’re not your average butcher. We’re proudly local, dedicated to sourcing premium meat, and committed to making mealtime easier. As we’ve said, “Not your average butchery — we take pride in making everything we sell in-store...”
We believe in transparency, quality suppliers and serving you with a smile. Drop in, browse our range, chat to our butcher or let us help you plan your next meal or event.
Premium cuts of beef, lamb, pork and more.
All our Steaks are Aged for Premium Tenderness.
Cooked hot roast packs & family meal solutions
Whether it’s Christmas, Easter, the AFL Grand Final weekend or any celebration in-between, we’ve got your ends covered.
At The Main Course we love to make special moments effortless. From festive roasts to party packs, from shared meals to gourmet bites, we’ll help you celebrate with ease.
For more than 35 years, founder Luke Dixon has been a leading name in Shepparton’s retail butchery scene. After opening Luke’s Magic Meats in the CBD at just 21, he built a reputation for top-quality meats, friendly service, and innovative products that made mealtime easier for local families.
Now joined by his son Hunter, the Dixon family continues that tradition with a fresh new chapter — The Main Course Kitchen. Together, they’ve expanded beyond the butcher’s counter to create a fully functional kitchen, cooking fresh in-store every day.
From wholesome salads to hearty mains and indulgent desserts, every meal is made with care and designed to make life easier for time-poor families, Home Care Package recipients, and NDIS participants.
At The Main Course, our goal is simple: to bring quality, convenience, and comfort to your table with delicious, ready-to-enjoy meals made right here in Shepparton — from our family to yours.
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