National Craft Butchers Lead the Charge in Celebrating National Butchers’ Week
National Butchers’ Week is a vital event designed to spotlight the dedication and skill of butchers who play an essential role in the food supply chain. National Craft Butchers, a leading trade association committed to upholding the standards and traditions of the trade, has been taking proactive steps to ensure this week continues to be celebrated.
Eleanor O’Brien, Managing Director of National Craft Butchers said, “We are proud to continue promoting this week to highlight the hard work and craftsmanship from butchers around the country.”
Commitment to Quality and Tradition
Despite a shifting landscape where some industry players may not have been as actively involved, National Craft Butchers remain committed in their mission to elevate the profile of butchers nationwide. By championing National Butchers’ Week, they aimed to:
- Promote the Craft: Highlight the artistry and expertise involved in butchery, emphasising the importance of skilful meat preparation.
- Raise Public Awareness: Educate consumers on the superior quality and provenance of the meat available at local butcher shops.
- Foster Community Engagement: Encourage butchers to engage with their communities, sharing their passion and knowledge through events, workshops, and special promotions.
Media coverage
Several of our members appeared on National and local news, promoting National Butchers Week touching on many topics including sustainability, both in terms of meat supply, the direction of the industry, and the support available to butchers from their trade association.
- Stephen Hill of Perrys of Eccleshall and NCB Executive Councillor appeared on BBC Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0028qsx/business-today-05032025
- Tony Perkins of Tony Perkins Butchers, Norfolk featured on BBC Radio Norfolk https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0kpj75l starting at 1 hour 20min
- Jamie from Archer’s Butchers, Norfolk featured on BBC Radio Norfolk https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0kpj75l starting at 2 hours 19min
- Frasers Butchers, Bolton featured in their local news and talk to Radio Manchester https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0kw8r7n
- Craig Thomas, Martin Thomas Butchers of Wolverhampton and NCB Executive Councillor, was interviewed by his local paper https://dai.ly/x9eoq50
A Call to Action
National Craft Butchers encourages all members of the public to continue visiting their local butcher and experiencing firsthand the quality and expertise they bring to the table.
