It has now been announced that butchers in the running for a spot in the Team GB butchery team will put their skills to the test at Meatup, the dedicated exhibition for the UK meat industry, later this month.

Free Butchery workshop

Separate from the main Competition Arena at the show, taking place on 24th and 25th May at ArenaMK, Milton Keynes, will be a dedicated area for the World Butchers’ Challenge.

The World Butchers’ Challenge 2018 itself will take place in Belfast from 20th- 22nd March, with Team GB putting their skills against teams from Ireland, France, New Zealand and Australia.

At Meatup, applicants in the running for a spot in Team GB will compete against each other in the hope of securing themselves a place in the team.

Using minimal tools, applicants will be tested on their innovation and creativity when butchering a piece of meat.

The event is supported by The Institute of Meat (IoM).

For more information on Meatup and to register to attend for free, visit www.meatup.co.uk

More information on the World Butchers’ Challenge can be found on the IoM website: www.instituteofmeat.org.

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