Our Story
A great butcher is the key to unlocking all of the hidden flavors an animal has to offer.
Chop Shop opened in 2018 as a way to serve the St. Augustine community quality meats and local produce. After the successful opening of his restaurant, Preserved in 2016 Chef Brian Whittington found it to be a natural extension of his business. Customers had been requesting to purchase house made items from the restaurant such as pickles and charcuterie meats, and Chop Shop provided a venue for them to do that. It filled a void in the community and an avenue to extend southern hospitality throughout the city.
Our Values
True butchery has become a lost art, and many people have no idea how an animal gets from the pasture to plate. Our chef-minded craft butchers practice old-world methods with modern ideals while using the whole animal. Inclusive of our in-house charcuterie program, we aim to reinstate the role of town butcher preserved for generations.
Hospitality
Sharing real life together. Living in community. Our mission is to harness the knowledge of rancher, butcher and chef, to create unforgettable experiences around our table and yours.
Sourcing
We are committed to serving you fresh, taste-driven ingredients. We offer the most sought after, premium quality products in the Southeast from a handpicked selection of the highest quality farms.
Transparency
We are passionate about what we do. We want to pass this on to you. You’ll always know what your ingredients are and where they come from.
Our Brands
Chop Shop is part of Strive Restaurant Group, founded by Brian Whittington.
