Six wins for butcher

A Hopeman butcher's barbecue treats have proven to be a sizzling success at a national awards.

W Reid was delighted to have its quality products recognised in the 2019 Scottish Craft Butcher Awards.

The Hopeman butcher earned three gold awards, for its chicken and mango kebab, summer roll and Thai pyramid. It also notched up three silvers for its lamb and mint grillstick, peppersteak and onion kebab, and Thai green curry.

Philip Robertson, of W Reid, said: "Nathan and Craig and I are delighted with winning a total of six awards at the craft butchers show on May 12. We're very happy with the feedback we've received from the public and a big thank you to everyone for their support."

Scott Jarron, president of awards organiser Scottish Craft Butchers, said: "We run these evaluations to recognise the innovation and expertise that goes into the quality products that craft butchers make. Customers are becoming increasingly interested in sourcing the very best meat products available and our evaluation aids the customer finding all the good products out there at our specialist butchers."

The awards, sponsored by Verstegen and Scotweigh, attracted around 230 entries from more than 40 butchers from Moray to the Solway Firth. Results were announced at the Scottish Meat Trade Fair in Perth on Sunday, May 12.

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