Britain’s Best Butcher’s Shop finalists revealed

The winners, alongside the other industry sector awards, will be announced on 19th September 2024 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole in what promises to be a spectacular ceremony, hosted by rugby legend Martin Bayfield.

Finalist: John Mettrick Butchers, Glossop

This retail outlet in the main street in Glossop prides itself on the provenance, traceability and quality of all its meats.

John Mettrick and his team aim to answer any queries about where their meat comes from, what cuts work best for what recipes and it offers customers a free Cooking Guide for air frying, roasting, slow cooking, frying, grilling and stir frying.

Finalist: Aubrey Allen, Leamington Spa

Aiming to be what it describes as a “food lovers destination”, retail/shop manager Dillyn Saunders and his team offer not only a huge selection of fresh, free-range meats, but also chef-prepared meal solutions, dessert suggestions, cheeses, salads and plenty of gift ideas.

Alongside its retail offering, its Master Butcher Simon Kelly, together with Helen Beverley, offer classes in practical skills to ensure customers get the most from the meat they buy from the store. A previous winner of the award, the business also received a Royal Warrant in 2012.

Finalist: Neil Powell Master Butchers, Abergavenny

Founded in 1857, this historic shop located off a pedestrianised street in the picturesque town of Abergavenny has a huge, traditional butchery counter and a separate delicatessen with a contemporary twist.

Customers also have a view through to its butchery preparation area allowing its customers to see the craft skills of its full-time butchers on display. Behind the scenes is the shop’s bakery where it makes thousands of pies, sausage rolls and quiches each week.

Finalist: K&J Green Butchers, Chorley

This business has been a family-run butchers in the tiny village of Heskin, near Chorley in Lancashire for over 100 years. It prides itself on its meat being locally sourced.

Like his great grandfather, Sydney, butcher David Green prides himself on the personal touch they offer, along with outstanding customer service. All their beef is dry-aged to guarantee quality, bite and (above all) taste. The shop buys all its meat in carcase form, then butchers and cooks its meat on site.

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