Butcher Wars 2023

Entries are now open for the 2023 Butchers Wars Event at the Scottish Craft Butchers Trade Fair. ENTRIES EXTENDED AND NOW CLOSE ON 31st MARCH 2023
Check out the last Butcher Wars held in Perth 2019. BUTCHERS WARS VIDEO

Competition Categories

The competition is in two categories –
(up to a maximum 18 entries per competition will be accepted)
• Singles – any butcher of any age and ability
• Pairs – one butcher MUST be under 22
(age as at 14th May 2023)

Each butcher or pair are allocated
• Pork – Half Saddle [Cutlet End, belly on] sponsored by Robertson`s Fine Foods of Ayrshire
• Lamb – Half Scotch Lamb sponsored by QMS
Competition time is 45 mins – SHARP!

Butchers ARE allowed to use the following
• Garnishes – including sliced bacon, sausage meat, stuffings such as haggis
• Seasonings – including Herbs and Spices
• Sauces and Marinades
• Knives and Saws
• Additional Presentation Items
• Board/base/background for presentation – MUST fit safely on table
• PPE MUST be worn where appropriate

We will supply:
• Mincer and Slicer

You supply:
• Waste Buckets, Cleaning Products, Bags for end of product.

Butchers are judged on
• Butcher appearance
• Final Appearance of display
• Creativity
• Technique Speed (Butchery Skills)
• Wastage
• Food Safety and Health & Safety

Butchers are given 45 mins competition time and their display must be on their workstations for final judging in this time. Butchers will then be given 10 mins to clear their workstations ready for the next competitors.

Workstations
Workstations for the competition are 1800 x 900mm – only one workstation is allocated per entrant for preparation and display. There is below table storage for presentation boards and supplies.
Penalties and Infractions
Please note you will receive penalties for the any of the following:
• Going over the allowed time
• Late to competition start times
• Uncleanliness of station
• Wastage
• Unsafe working practices

Prizes
The overall winner of the Butcher of the Year Singles Category will win £500
The overall winners of the Butcher of the Year Pairs will win £250 each
All entrants are required to pay a £75 entry fee, they will receive a complimentary boning knife and will be responsible for sustainable disposal of the meat used.
All presentations will be made at the Scottish Craft Butchers Trades Fair, Perth on Sunday 14th May 2023.
Judges decision is final in the event of any dispute. No discussion will be entered into during or after the competition. No feedback will be given after the competition.
A ballot will be used if over subscribed for entries.

2023_Butchers_Wars_-_Entry_Form.pdf

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• Scottish Craft Butchers Trade Fair 2023 (Updated 3rd May 2023)