Lakeside Quality Meats - Palm Beach

05/06/2026

What’s on the FREE sausage station today?

04/06/2026

Looks like we’re in for another wet weekend…

If you’re planning a BBQ, family get-together, footy afternoon, or simply want the fridge stocked before the weather rolls in, now is the time to get organised.

We’ve got the cabinets loaded with all your BBQ favourites:

• Premium steaks
• House-made sausages
• Chicken skewers
• Lamb chops
• Burgers and rissoles
• Slow-cook favourites for those rainy days

Don’t leave it until the last minute and risk missing out.

Call in tomorrow and get sorted before the next big wet arrives.

Lakeside Meats
3/17 Philippine Parade, Palm Beach
Phone: 07 5534 5704

What are you cooking this weekend – BBQ or slow cooker?

02/06/2026

The Mad Sausage Scientist once woke up in a cold sweat with a terrifying thought: what if his sausages had become… ordinary? For a man who’d accidentally promoted a lamb to Head of Research and considered flavour experiments a perfectly sensible use of an afternoon, this was a full-blown emergency.

The Mad Sausage Scientist was worried.

Not because the sausages were bad.

Not because customers weren’t enjoying them.

But because lately he’d started to wonder…

“Have I become predictable?”

The thought was unbearable.

So, in the interests of science, MSS organised a highly professional flavour experiment.

On the laboratory bench sat a smorgasbord of tiny tasting glasses from around the world.

Whisky.

Rum.

Tequila.

Gin.

Vodka.

Brandy.

Each one carefully evaluated for its sausage-making potential.

Hours passed.

Charts were drawn. Notes were taken.

A lamb somehow became Head of Research.

Still nothing sparked inspiration. Then MSS reached the final glass.

Ouzo.

The moment he tasted it, the laboratory erupted into chaos.

The test tubes bubbled.

The recipe books flew open.

Greek music appeared from nowhere.

Someone yelled “OPA!”

The lamb yelled it too.

Suddenly MSS could see it.

A bold lamb sausage bursting with garlic, lemon and a cheeky splash of ouzo.

But something was missing.

As fate would have it, a neighbour from right here in Palm Beach arrived carrying a basket of freshly picked limes from their backyard tree.

MSS squeezed one into the mix.

Silence.

Then a grin.

The Boozy Oozy Ouzo Sausage was born.

Greek-inspired lamb, garlic, lemon, local Palm Beach limes and just enough ouzo to make things interesting.

This one’s for the adventurous grown-ups.

The ones who believe life is too short for boring sausages.

Now we need your help…

If YOU were the Mad Sausage Scientist, what ingredient or flavour would you experiment with next?

Drop your wildest sausage idea in the comments. The crazier the better.

Who knows… your idea might just become a future Sausage of the Week.

See you Saturday from 8am–1pm at our free sausage sizzle.

Lakeside Meats
3/17 Philippine Parade, Palm Beach
07 5534 5704

02/06/2026

The Cost of Living Is Hitting Everyone

Let’s be honest. We see it every day.

Families are stretching grocery budgets further than ever, looking for ways to feed the family without sacrificing quality or flavour.

Here’s a little butcher’s truth:

You don’t need expensive steaks every night to put great meals on the table.

Some of the best value cuts in the shop are often the most versatile.

Think:
• Premium Beef Mince
• Sausages made right here in store
• Slow-cook cuts like chuck, gravy beef and oyster blade
• Rolled roasting cuts that provide leftovers for lunches and dinners
• Chicken thighs that stay juicy and full of flavour

These cuts can become spaghetti bolognese, tacos, curries, casseroles, stir-fries, soups, pies and Sunday roasts that feed the family for multiple meals.

And unlike many highly processed convenience foods, you’re getting real meat, prepared by real butchers, with ingredients you can actually recognise.

If you’re trying to make the food budget go further, come and have a chat with us.

We’ll happily point you towards cuts that offer the best value for your family and your cooking style.

Because good food shouldn’t have to break the budget.

What’s your favourite budget-friendly family meal? Let us know in the comments.

Lakeside Meats
3/17 Philippine Parade, Palm Beach
Phone: 07 5534 5704

01/06/2026

How do YOU make perfect crackling?

Every family seems to have their own secret method. Salt or no salt? Oil or no oil? Overnight in the fridge? Blast it hot then turn it down?

Tell us your hints and tips in the comments below and let's settle the great crackling debate once and for all.

With Winter officially arriving today, it feels like the perfect excuse to gather the family around a beautiful roast pork dinner. We've got plenty of rolled pork roasts in the cabinet, ready to become the centrepiece of your Sunday feast.

Golden crackling.
Roast vegetables.
Rich gravy.
And if you're taking inspiration from our Apple Crumble Sausage from yesterday's sausage sizzle...Why not finish the meal with a homemade apple crumble and warm custard?

Now that's what Winter is all about.

What's your number one crackling secret?

Lakeside Meats
3/17 Philippine Parade, Palm Beach
Phone: 07 5534 5704

29/05/2026

THE WAIT IS OVER!

After spending last weekend being thoroughly spoiled by Mrs Mad Sausage Scientist and her famous homemade apple crumble dessert, MSS disappeared into the sausage lab determined to create his own savoury version.

Well… after much experimenting, note-taking, cackling and questionable amounts of pork, he finally did it.

Introducing this week’s creation…

THE SUNDAY CRUMBLE SAUSAGE!

A delicious pork sausage packed with slow-cooked apples, caramelised onions, warming spices and a few secret touches from the laboratory.

But that’s not all…

The mystery ingredient at today’s Sausage Station is…

PORK CRACKLE CRUMBLE!

That’s right. Crispy crackling pieces scattered over the top to create the ultimate savoury “crumble” experience.

We’ll also have warm apple sauce and our fresh Orchard Slaw available so you can build your own Sunday Crumble masterpiece.

It’s comfort food.
It’s a sausage.
It’s slightly ridiculous.
And it’s absolutely delicious.

Join us today for our FREE Sausage Sizzle from 8am until sold out.

Lakeside Meats
3/17 Philippine Parade, Palm Beach
Phone 07 5534 5704

Come and see what happens when the Mad Sausage Scientist turns dessert into a sausage.

29/05/2026

The Mad Sausage Scientist is officially back on duty at Lakeside Meats…

…but while he was SUPPOSED to be relaxing aboard the magnificent Carnival Encounter, it seems MSS simply couldn’t switch off the sausage brain.

What began as a peaceful holiday quickly turned into an undercover culinary investigation after MSS detected what he described as “a potentially missed flavour opportunity” somewhere near the buffet deck.

Before long, the ship’s Head Chef found himself deep in conversation with the wild-haired meat mastermind himself — discussing seasoning profiles, sausage texture, BBQ techniques and whether cruise sausages could benefit from “just a tiny touch more theatrical flair.”

Witnesses report:
• vigorous hand gestures
• intense nodding
• one passionate discussion about crispy toppings
• and MSS inspecting sausages with the concentration of a man defusing a bomb

Even on holidays… the lab never truly closes.

The scary part?

MSS has returned home inspired.

And that usually means trouble for the mincer.


Carnival Cruise Line

28/05/2026

This Saturday at Lakeside Meats we’re bringing a little extra community spirit to the Sausage Sizzle!

We’re excited to welcome the Burleigh Heads Palm Beach Croquet Club along to the shop as they help promote their upcoming Family Fun Day on Saturday 14th June.

Now before you say “Croquet?!” … trust us — this isn’t just a bunch of people quietly tapping balls around a lawn.

These legends are passionate, welcoming, social, competitive, and apparently VERY serious about technique.

They’ll be set up during our Saturday event chatting with customers, sharing information about the club, showing off some of the equipment they use, and even letting the kids (and probably a few curious adults) have a go.

So while you’re grabbing your weekly meat, tasting the Sausage of the Week, or hanging around the Sausage Station… come say hello and support another fantastic local community group.

https://www.facebook.com/burleighheadspalmbeachcroquetclub/

Who knows… the Mad Sausage Scientist may even challenge someone to a croquet duel.

Saturday Morning
Lakeside Meats
3/17 Philippine Parade, Palm Beach
Free Sausage Sizzle from 8am until 1pm

Supporting local isn’t just about shopping local.
It’s about building community.

“Swing into Croquet!” @ BHPBCC. We offer a choice of mallet games for competitive and social play.

27/05/2026

Over the weekend, Mrs Mad Sausage Scientist decided the poor overworked scientist needed spoiling…

So she baked him a warm, lip-licking homemade dessert loaded with sweet goodness and topped with melting ice cream and rich custard.

Well…

That may have been a mistake.

Because after one bite, the Mad Sausage Scientist slowly lowered his spoon… stared into the distance… and disappeared into the sausage lab without saying a single word.

For the next three hours:
BANGING.
CLATTERING.
LOUD CACKLING.
AND A VERY STRANGE SMELL OF “SOMETHING DELICIOUS” drifting through Lakeside Meats.

At one point Mrs MSS opened the lab door to find him surrounded by apples, onions, mystery ingredients, crackling experiments and scribbled recipe notes… while several highly unqualified pigs appeared to be assisting with “quality control.”

His only response?

“IT WILL CHANGE WINTER FOREVER!”

This Saturday’s sausage may be one of his strangest creations yet…

And somehow…
it actually works.

Any guesses what the Mad Sausage Scientist has created this week?

Lakeside Meats
3/17 Philippine Parade, Palm Beach
Free Sausage Sizzle Saturday from 8am until sold out