Entries Open for Inaugural British Butchery Awards

The countdown has begun for a landmark event in the butchery industry. On June 30th, 2025, the first-ever British Butchery Awards will take place, offering a grand stage to celebrate the best in the field. Organized by the National Craft Butchers, these awards will honour the finest talents in our industry across the UK.

Entry Categories

We are inviting entries for the title of Best Large & Small Butchery Business in regions throughout the UK, including Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, North of England, South of England, and the Midlands.

Entries will have initial judging before the finalists from each category will receive a mystery shop. With the winner announced at the Black-tie awards dinner held at The Belfry in Nottingham!

The evening will also see the announcement of the nation’s Best Wholesale/Catering Butcher, Best Young Butcher and Best Butchery Supplier, along with the Special Recognition Award.

The British Butchery Awards promise a spectacular evening celebrating the craft of butchery and offering excellent networking opportunities with industry leaders, supporters, and peers.

Eleanor O’Brien, Managing Director of National Craft Butchers, expressed the organization’s enthusiasm: ‘We are blessed with some of the most talented butchers in the world. The British Butchery Awards offers them the chance to have their moment in the limelight and be recognised by their fellow butchers.’

How to Get Involved

Entries open Monday 6th January 2025 at https://nationalcraftbutchers.co.uk/british-butchery-awards/.

Whether you are a seasoned butcher or a rising star in the industry, this is your moment to shine and shout about our fantastic industry. Join us in celebrating the passion, skill, and dedication of the butchery industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of history at the inaugural British Butchery Awards!

To stay updated on entry details and announcements, follow @nationalcraftbutchers & @britishbutcheryawards on social media and bookmark http://nationalcraftbutchers.co.uk/britishbutcheryawards .

The event is supported by other industry organisations: Scottish Craft Butchers, The Q Guild, and the Institute of Meat. With thanks to our sponsors – Bako, Dalziel, Lucas Ingredients, Kelsius, Tican Chilled, The Dalesman Group.