The Story of N&D Walsh – Traditional Beef Dripping Made Properly since 1963
At N & D Walsh, we believe there’s a right way to do things, and it hasn’t changed for decades.
Our customers say you simply can’t beat the natural flavour of real beef dripping. And once you’ve cooked with it, it’s easy to see why.
Our story
N & D Walsh was established in 1991, but the experience behind the business goes back to the 1960s.
It began when a simple decision changed everything. Instead of taking redundancy, the founder chose to build something of his own, starting with two vintage boilers and working closely with local butchers.
Butchers would bring in their raw fat, which would be carefully processed and returned as a finished product. From the very beginning, the focus was simple:
Use quality raw materials and do things properly.
That same approach still drives everything today.
Now operating from a purpose-built factory in Leven, Scotland, N & D Walsh continues to produce traditional beef dripping using methods that prioritise quality over shortcuts.
"When faced with redundancy, Derek's father chose two old boilers instead of a payout and built a business that is still going strong over 60 years later."
Not Just for Chips
Beef dripping isn’t just for chips, although it makes some of the best you’ll ever taste.
It can be used across everyday cooking:
Roast potatoes
Steaks and meats
Roasting vegetables
Frying and shallow cooking
Sauces and flavour bases
Many customers tell us they start with one use and end up using it for everything.
As one customer shared:
“My kids wouldn’t eat my chips… but they loved their granny’s. The difference? Beef dripping.”
Why People Are Choosing Beef Dripping Again
At N & D Walsh, we’re proud to continue a traditional way of producing beef dripping, with quality, care, and consistency at the core of everything we do.
Producing beef dripping in Scotland since 1963.
What Makes Our Beef Dripping Different
Not all beef dripping is the same.
Many large-scale producers process huge volumes using industrial methods that strip away what matters most — flavour and quality.
At N & D Walsh:
We use quality raw materials, including kidney suet
Our product is not deodorised, keeping its natural flavour
It retains its natural colour, not artificially whitened
It is processed with care to ensure freshness and consistency
The result is a product that tastes the way it should, rich, natural, and full of flavour.
Why People Are Choosing Beef Dripping Again
For years, traditional cooking fats were pushed aside. Now, more people are rediscovering them.
Beef dripping is:
Ideal for high-heat cooking
Packed with flavour
A traditional alternative to highly processed oils
From home cooks to food enthusiasts, more people are turning back to what works.
Why People Are Choosing Beef Dripping Again
For added flavour, try:
Melting a small amount over steaks before cooking
Using it to roast potatoes for a crisp finish
Adding it to pans for frying or sealing meat
Whether you’re cooking in the oven, pan, or air fryer, a little goes a long way.