A Cumbrian butcher has proved it is a cut above after it picked up three prestigious industry awards.
Dales Traditional Butchers Ltd, in Kirkby Lonsdale, won three gold awards for its burgers, pies and cooked meat.
More than 200 products were put forward by butchers from up and down the UK for evaluation in this year’s Smithfield Awards, organised by the Q Guild of Butchers.
The Smithfield Awards recognise and reward the best meat products from butchers across the UK, showcasing their craftsmanship, innovation and skill. Categories include Artisan Home-cured Bacon, Best Black Pudding, Barbecue Product, Best Butcher’s Steak, Traditional Pork Sausage and Best Traditional Pork Pie.
Dales Traditional Butchers Ltd’s products were judged at the City of Glasgow College last month, by respected industry professionals, journalists and foodies. The butchers will find out next month if they can also bring home the diamond award, which will be presented to the best of the best at an event in London.
A cook-off, selected from a shortlist of the Diamond Award winners, on the day of the awards in London and judged by an esteemed panel of judges, including renowned Irish butcher Pat Whelan, will also see one butcher crowned supreme champion and awarded the Smithfield Platinum Award.
Mark Duckworth, of Dales Traditional Butchers Ltd, said: “We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve received three gold awards from the Q Guild of Butchers.
“These awards not only serve as a prestigious industry endorsement but also highlight the skill and innovation of our team. Here’s to the possibility of our products being crowned the best in the UK!”
