British Butchery Shines at Inaugural British Butchery Awards

British Butchery Shines at Inaugural British Butchery Awards

The finest talent in British butchery was celebrated in style last night (Monday 30^th June) as National Craft Butchers hosted the first-ever British Butchery Awards at a glittering black-tie ceremony at the Nottingham Belfry Hotel. WIth guest host Phil Vickery MBE.

Bringing together leading figures from across the meat industry – from master butchers and young butchers to independent shop owners and suppliers – the event marked a major milestone for the sector, shining a spotlight on the innovation, and the enduring value of traditional butchery skills in a modern market.

The sold-out evening saw winners crowned across a range of hotly contested categories, recognising excellence across the country.

2025 British Butchery Awards Winners Include:

Young Butcher of the Year – Connor Ringrose, A D Ringrose Butchers

Supplier of the Year (as voted by customers) – Dalziel Ltd

Best Small Butchery Business in Scotland – Puddledub Butchers

Best Large Butchery Business in Scotland – Marshalls Farm Shop

Best Small Butchery Business in Northern Ireland – McCartneys of Moira

Best Large Butchery Business in Northern Ireland – Cunninghams

Best Small Butchery Business in Wales – F E Richards of Crickhowell

Best Large Butchery Business in Wales – Farmers Pantry

Best Small Butchery Business in North of England – W Alderson & Son

Best Large Butchery Business in North of England – Turnbulls Northumbrian Food Hall

Best Small Butchery Business in Midlands – A D Ringrose Butchers

Best Large Butchery Business in Midlands – Essington Farm

Best Small Butchery Business in South of England – The Dorking Butchery

Best Large Butchery Business in South of England – Walter Rose & Son

Best Wholesale & Catering Butchery Business – Owen Taylor & Sons

Special Recognition Award – Gordon King

All finalist businesses received an independent mystery shop as part of the judging process, Keith Fisher member of the judging panel commented “ the level of entries and finalists was exceptional making the role of judging incredibly difficult, congratulations to all the winners”.

Eleanor O’Brien, Managing Director of National Craft Butchers, praised the winners and the butchery community as a whole:

“This evening was a celebration of our industry’s heart and soul – the people who make British butchery what it is. From time-honoured tradition to future-facing innovation, tonight’s winners represent the very best of our craft. We’re proud to bring the butchery community together under one roof for a night that honours our shared values of skill, pride, and quality.”

The British Butchery Awards are set to return in 2027.