Heston praises butcher with a flair for being chop of the pops

IT was a case of meat the celebrity when a top-class butcher got the chance to rub shoulders with one of the world’s most innovative chefs recently after scooping 10 awards.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Nov 2012, 11:30 BST

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Stewart Collins achieved amazing success at the 2012 Smithfield Awards and was congratulated by Heston Blumenthal.

S. Collins & Son – based in Muirhead – won 10 honours at the prestigious awards, organised by the Q Guild of Butchers.

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The judging consisted of eight categories – within which products can win one of four awards – Diamond, Gold, Silver or Bronze.

S. Collins won six Golds, three Silvers and one Bronze award.

Stewart Collins said: “We’re thrilled that our products have been recognised in the Smithfield Awards and we’re especially proud to have received 10 awards.

“As a Q Guild Butcher member we regard ourselves as among Britain’s best butchers and these awards prove that we have the products to match.

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“Winning a raft of Smithfield Awards definitely adds value and prestige to our business as a whole.”

The awards ceremony took place on November 6 at Butchers Hall in London.

Established in 1955, S. Collins & Son promotes traditional craft skills and award-winning meat products.

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