BUTCHERS PRODUCT CHALLENGE
Attention all talented butchers across the UK! Here’s your chance to shine and showcase your incredible craftsmanship in the prestigious Butchers Product Challenge!
Get ready to impress a panel of esteemed judges, including chefs, consumers, and industry veterans, all expertly managed by the renowned Institute of Meat. Each entry will be rigorously evaluated, and every butcher will receive a detailed report to help enhance your high standards.
Entry Fee Is £32.00 Inc VAT per Product.
ENTRIES CLOSE at 12pm on Friday 10th April 2026. Good luck!
Please make sure to read all of the Conditions of Entry & Rules before competing on the day!
Get ready to impress a panel of esteemed judges, including chefs, consumers, and industry veterans, all expertly managed by the renowned Institute of Meat. Each entry will be rigorously evaluated, and every butcher will receive a detailed report to help enhance your high standards.
Earn your accolades with our coveted gold star certificates:
- One Gold Star for a good product,
- Two Gold Stars for excellence, and
- Three Gold Stars for truly outstanding creations.
And remember, those golden three-star winners will have the chance to compete for a Golden Cleaver Award, vying for the title of Best in Category.
Best in Category winners will each be awarded a prestigious Golden Cleaver Award.
AWARD CATEGORIES TO BE WON:
Best Beef Steak Challenge 2026
Best Sausage Challenge 2026
Best Burger Challenge 2026
Best Beef Steak Pie Challenge 2026
Best Hot Eating Pie Challenge 2026
Best Pork Pie Challenge 2026
Best Cold Eating Pie Challenge 2026
Best Let’s Cook Challenge 2026
Best Cooked Ready Meal Challenge 2026
Entry fee per product £32 inc VAT.
Once your entries have been received, we will email you a VAT receipt.
Expert judging takes place during the week of 20th April, with samples due on Tuesday 21st April 2026.
Join us at the Dalziel Butchers Show in Harrogate on 14th June 2026 to collect your certificates, evaluation forms, celebrate your achievements, and capture the moment.
Craft. Create. Conquer.
Submit your finest products and let your flavours speak for themselves!
Battle of the Butchers 2026
Managed and implemented by The Institute of Meat, PO Box 6404, Leighton Buzzard, Beds, LU7 6DX
Phone: 07824 413645 | Email: Danny.Upson@dalziel.co.uk
