About Us

O’Brien Fine Foods is a family run business established in 2000, which specialises in the manufacture and marketing of award winning premium meats

Who We Are

Employing over 600 people, we are the leading cooked meats producer on the Island of Ireland, with a growing presence in the UK through our Bearfields business. We supply both branded and private label ranges, from three manufacturing sites with full BRC accreditation.

Innovation and New Product Development are at the heart of what we do. We are experienced, innovative, and adept at delivering mouth-watering food solutions to the meat industry.

Care

As a family-owned business, we understand the value in giving extra care and attention to the smallest of details to evolve and progress into the future. The O’Brien Fine Foods team have unrivalled expertise, commitment, care, and passion which can be experienced in the flavours and taste of every product we create.

Commitment

Our commitment includes creating premium offerings and providing a premium service to all our customers. We are committed to building a sustainable, lasting business which will ensure reliable and enjoyable employment for current and future generations.

Trust

We are an ambitious intergenerational Irish business with a deep connection to our community and locality. We believe that through open communication we can grow, learn and work together to ensure the future of O’Brien Fine Foods.

Our Locations

Timahoe, Co. Kildare

Our Timahoe site is home to Brady Family, Ireland’s No. 1 cooked meats brand. Set in the Kildare countryside, we are proud of our strong links to the local community through sponsorship of Kildare GAA, LGFA and Camogie. Timahoe is a BRC‑accredited facility, supplying cooked meat products across the island of Ireland and internationally.

Rathowen Co. Westmeath

Located in the heart of the Irish midlands, our Rathowen site is a BRC‑accredited production facility and the home of Green Farm, Ireland’s No. 1 cooked chicken and turkey brand. The site plays a central role in our poultry operations, serving customers across Ireland.

Leytonstone, London

For over 100 years, Bearfields of London has been producing award‑winning traditional hams and gammons in East London, using time‑honoured curing methods. From our BRC‑accredited facility in Leytonstone, we supply customers across retail, foodservice and wholesale channels.

Leeming Bar, North Yorkshire

Opened in 2025, Leeming Bar is our BRC‑accredited cooked meats site in North Yorkshire and the production home of the Bearfields Family Delicatessen carved ham and turkey range. From this site, we serve retail, wholesale and foodservice customers across the UK.