Just how good is your meat? Do you want to know if it’s “Truly World Class” if yes, then you are visiting the right website.
Whether you are a butcher, baker, chef, farmer or a hobbyist with a passion for meat, then you could be recognised for excellence.
We judge fresh raw meat along with dry aged meat to see if your choice of meat is of a high standard, will the breeding make a difference? Will it be grass fed or grain fed that impress our team of judges.
You can enter primal joints with neatly tied string or perhaps you wish to enter your favorite steak like a Tomahawk or perhaps a Picanha steak. Whatever you choose to enter, you can be assured it will be given a critical eye. So make sure those bones if any are French trimmed to a high specification.
All sausage categories are judged including fresh, frozen, dried, fermented, smoked, including all those in both natural skins and artificial casings. However we do also enjoy judging skinless sausage such as the Lorne sausage and Christmas style sausage meat, not to mention Thüringer Mett.
Maybe your skillset is in dressing poultry, we will assess your long legged and oven ready birds, this is a good time for your game-birds to be presented to us for accreditation. We have some of the world’s most experienced game-meat experts amongst our panel of judges.
Wild game-meat from all species is encouraged for entry, this is a particular category that’s making a comeback and we as Judges wish to offer our support to this category.
Charcuterie is always popular, so if you make your own salami, hams, pate or rillette then get it recognised.
The butchery trade are increasingly getting inspired to up their game in producing ready made meals, but how good is yours?
If presentation is your thing, you can enter your completed cold meat platters or charcuterie boards by video & photos along with sending us your cold meat samples for tasting, (no cheese or garnish required for sampling).
Pie making is a huge category, so send us your best pies or other pastry products such as sausage rolls and meaty flans or your favourite pate encroute.
If we haven’t mentioned your product, don’t worry, just get in touch to check on whether we can include it for an entry.
Just in case you are not convinced, this is what AI had to say about awards in the meat industry:-
Awards can indeed have a positive impact on butchers and their businesses. Here are some ways awards can help butchers:
## Recognition and Credibility1. *Increased credibility*: Winning an award can enhance a butcher's reputation and credibility in the industry, making them more attractive to customers.2. *Recognition of expertise*: Awards acknowledge a butcher's skills, knowledge, and dedication to their craft, which can boost their confidence and reputation.
## Business Benefits1. *Increased customer loyalty*: Awards can create a sense of pride among customers, leading to increased loyalty and retention.2. *New customer acquisition*: Awards can attract new customers who are drawn to the prestige and quality associated with award-winning businesses.3. *Marketing opportunities*: Awards provide a great marketing opportunity, allowing butchers to promote their achievement through social media, advertising, and in-store promotions.4. *Increased sales*: The prestige and recognition that come with winning an award can lead to increased sales and revenue.
## Networking and Community1. *Industry connections*: Awards events and ceremonies provide opportunities for butchers to connect with other professionals in the industry, potentially leading to new partnerships, collaborations, or business opportunities.2. *Community recognition*: Awards can also recognize the contributions butchers make to their local communities, fostering a sense of pride and appreciation.
Some notable awards for butchers include:
- The National Butchers' Association Awards (UK)- The American Culinary Federation's (ACF) Certified Culinarian Awards (USA)- The Australian Meat Industry Council's (AMIC) National Meat Industry Awards (Australia)
Overall, awards can be a great way to recognize and celebrate the hard work and dedication of butchers, while also providing numerous benefits for their businesses and the wider
Entries that are successful in attaining the standard mark will receive a certificate of either Gold, Silver or Bronze and they will have access to our FREE pdf Award Stickers so they can print their own product stickers.