Meet The Team

David Crisp

I’ve been in the business of serving customers with the best service and products for 43 years, having learnt the craft in the A.M.C. chain of old-fashioned shops around Auckland in the ‘70s.

During the early 80’s I learned about quality meat in the boutique shops of Sydney’s North Shore — the presentation, display and service that goes with selling the best quality meats.

I’m gathered a team around me who share my passion for excellence in offering high-quality, healthy food. I’m proud of them.

These days they allow me a little time off to indulge my passion for travel and riding Harley Davidson motor cycles.

Jarat Crisp

JARAT RECIVING AWARD-small.jpg Jarat has been hanging around the shop since he was 3 years old, helping make sausages after school when he was 13 years old before becoming a Seaview apprentice. In 2008 he deservedly won the Northern Apprentice Butcher of the Year Award. Jarat is a keen downhill mountain biker and snowboarder.

Jarat now works for Vero Insurance now , but you may spot him helping out on the weekends in the family owned business

Jarat has just become the proud father of a baby boy , Connor. Maybe another butcher, Congratulations to Jarat and Nadine .

Tim Crisp

Tim was born the year I started the business. He’s been in and around the shop since he could walk and has finished his apprenticeship in addition to being the businesses’ sausage manager and creator .
Tim also races karts

Shayne Major

I first met Shayne in 1978, when he was a apprentice for Foodtown at Barrys Point Road. He joined the team in 1989, bringing nearly 40 years experience to the team. Shayne is a very keen sports fan, especially soccer, having been involved with Takapuna Football Club since the 1970s. A keen family man , he has two sons.

Ross Jones

Ross joined the Seaview team 8 years ago. A keen Holden man and a valuable asset to the team, Ross has nearly 27 years experience. Ross has two girls and lives on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula.

Peter Turner

Peter has been in the business for 20 years and is now a valuable team player on the weekend team. He brings nearly 41 years experience to the shop. Another keen car man, he has three children; two sons and one daughter. Peter is our only South Island trained butcher !

Cliff Morris

Cliff has been part of the team off and on for nearly 203 years , having finished his apprenticeship with me circa 1995 Cliff lives on the sunny Whangaparaoa Peninsula

Hayden Crisp

Hayden helps out on the weekends, he is currently studying 3D animation and CGI. He has also been around the shop for 20 odd years also.

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Recipes for summer

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The start of a golden summer brings with it some consolations. If you enjoy the warmth of fine food and great company, watch out for our summer recipes, made from the healthiest meat available in New Zealand.

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