Steadmans Butchers - Awards
We have never been afraid to put our products under the scrutiny of independent expert judges, for as as well as gaining recognition for excellence in our products we are willing to learn and make changes to recipes if necessary or recommended.
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Q Awards for Sedbergh Butchers
Presentation By T V Chef Paul Rankin
Steadmans of Sedbergh, Cumbria have won 11 of top product awards in the Guild of Q Butchers 2007 Smithfield Awards.
The Smithfield Awards are among the most prestigious in the meat industry and a true indication of excellence. Products were subjected to detailed assessment and sampling by a panel of independent judges. Almost 600 products from Q members throughout the U K were assessed by a panel of experts at MLC Headquarters at Milton Keynes.
Steadmans won seven gold, three silver and one bronze with perfect marks going to their Black Pudding, and Cooked Belly Pork.
Gold award winning products were
Haggis, Spicey Lamb Grillsticks, Cooked Belly Pork, Pressed Ox Tongue, Crispy Duck in Plum Sauce, Black Pudding Loaf, and Cottage Pie with a Leek and Potato Topping.
Silver Awards went to Brandy and Herb Pate, Huntsman's Pie and 1lb Pork Pie.
The awards were presented to Garth Steadman at a special lunch in Butchers Hall, London, on November 13 by T V chef and restaurateur Paul Rankin.
Garth said: We try to enter different product's every year and to get 11 awards from 12 new entries is a credit to our staff. "As a member of the Guild of Q Butchers we aspire to the highest standards in the trade and to win a Smithfield Award is a tremendous honour. We were thrilled to do so well in the 2007 product evaluation and our customers can look forward in 2008 to enjoying some more award-winning products!"
Over 600 entries from Q butchers all over Britain were judged for the Smithfield Awards which were sponsored by EBLEX, the English Beef and Lamb Executive, BPEX British Pork Executive, and food chain suppliers Dalziel.
Date November 2007-11-16
1998 North West Awards For Excellence In Meat Products Gold Award - Ravenstonedale Red Sausages
Silver Award - Dales Farmhouse Sausage
Silver Award - Lamb And Rosemary Sausages
1999 World Cumberland Sausage Championship At Carlisle Runner Up
1999 British Meat Regional Awards For Excellence In Meat Products
Pie Section
Silver Award - Turkey, Pork & Cranberry Pie
Silver Award - Pork Duck & Orange Pie
Product Section
Silver Award - Lamb Olives
Sausage Section
Silver Award - Speciality Sausage. Lancashire Links
Bronze Award - Traditional Pork Sausage
Bronze Award - Speciality Sausage. Pork, Ostrich, Apricots and Red Wine.
Bronze Award - Added Value Product. Pork & Cheese Crunchies.
Freshfood 2000 in Holland
Silver Award - Black Pudding
Silver Award - Dry Cured Back Bacon
December 2001 Nation Of Shopkeepers Diploma
"Upholding the traditional style of our premises and maintaining the friendly and personal service" for which, we have become renowned in the locality.
2001 Best Black Pudding In Great Britain
5th Overall - Best Newcomer.
EMTEC 2002
Sausage Section
Platinum Award - Speciality Sausage
Gold Award - Sunshine Sausage
Gold Award - Traditional Pork Sausage
Silver Award - Ploughman's Sausage
Gold Award - Oriental Pork Sausage With Cashew Nuts
Pie Section
Gold Award - Pork Chicken and Pate Pie
Silver Award - Pork Pie
Silver Award - Pork and Leek Pie
Bronze Award - Pork Turkey and Cranberry Pie.
Product section
Silver Award - Lamb And Feta Rolls
Gold Award - Stuffed Pork Loin With Fruit Crust
2002 North West Awards For Excellence In Meat Products
Bacon and Hams Section
Gold Award - Home Cured Bacon
North West Home Cured Bacon Champion 2002
Pie Section Gold Award - Pork, Turkey, Cranberry & Stuffing Pie
Silver Award - Pork and Leek Pie
Silver Award - Pork, Chicken & Pate Pie
Silver Award - Pork Pie
2003 National Pie And Pasty Competition
Gold Award - Steak and Kidney Pudding
Silver Award - Farmers Pasty
Bronze award - Steak Pie
Bronze Award - Turkey and Ham Pie
2003 North West Awards For Excellence In Meat products
Bacon and Hams Section
Gold Award - Home Cured Bacon
Silver Award - Home Cured Gammon
British Barbecue Competition Product Evaluations 2003
Gold Award - Super 6oz Beefburger
Gold Award - Steak Bite
Silver Award - Lamb Grill
Silver Award - Napoli Pork Burger
Silver Award - Beefburger
Silver Award - Peppersteak Grill
Bronze Award - Cowboy Burger
Bronze Award - Pork and Apple Burger
Bronze Award - Fiery Jack Gold Award - Lemon Chicken Grillstick
2004 North West Awards For Excellence In Meat Products
Sausage Section Gold Award - Pork and Garlic Mushroom
Silver Award - Westmorland Sausage
Silver Award - Healthy Option
Bacon and Hams Section Gold Award - Dry Cured Gammon
Gold Award - Home Cured Bacon
Seasonal Products Section WINTER - Gold Award - Pickled Spiced Beef
SUMMER - Gold Award - Lemon Pepper Pork AUTUMN - Gold Award - Guy Fawkes Bombs
Ready to Eat Meals Section Gold Award - Sweet And Sour Pork
Gold Award - Cottage Pie - Gold Award - Traditional Lamb Hotpot Award - The best product in Ready Meals Category.
EBLEX award - The best product using English Beef or Lamb
9-10 November 2004 Guild of Q Butchers Product Evaluation at Milton Keynes
Sausage Section Gold Award - Cumberland Sausage
Burger Section Gold Award - Super 6 Beefburger
Diamond Award - (For the best product in Category) Super 6 Beefburger
Also The EBLEX Award (For the best product using English Beef or Lamb)
Cooked Meats Section Gold Award - Roast Ham
November 2005 Guild of Q Butchers Product Evaluation at Thomas Danby College Leeds
Home Cured Bacon and Hams Section Gold Award - Home Cured Pancetta
Gold Award - Home Cured Parma Style Ham
Gold Award - Home Cured Streaky Bacon
Silver Award - Home Cured Smoked Cured Back
Cooked Meats Section Gold Award - Savoury Chicken Roll
Silver Award - Garsdale Roast Ham
Hot Eating Pies Section Silver Award - Steak And Wholegrain Mustard Pie
Bronze Award - Steak Pie
Bronze Award - Steak And Kidney Pie
Smithfield Awards November 2006 Gold Award -Rillette De Canard
Gold Award -Air Dryed Pancetta
Gold Award -Black & Blue Burger
Gold Award -Pork & Black Pudding Sausage
Gold Award -Pork & Stilton Sausage
Gold Award -Dry Cured Back Rashers Gold Award -Scotch Eggs
Silver Award - Pork & Cranberry Pie
Silver Award - Westmorland Sausage
Silver Award - Tattie Pie
Silver Award - Super 6 Burger
Silver Award - Lambs Liver and Onions
Right Garth being presented with his awards by T V Celebrity Chef Ed Baines
BPEX Awards For Excellence In Meat Products At The Reebok Stadium Bolton March 2007
Items Produced By Ryan Moffat In Under 25 class Gold Award - Traditional Pork Sausage
Bronze - Pork Cheese And Onion Sausage
Bronze - Beef Horseradish And Cracked Black Peppers.
Q Awards for Sedbergh Butchers
Presentation By T V Chef Paul Rankin
Steadmans of Sedbergh, Cumbria have won 11 of top product awards in the Guild of Q Butchers 2007 Smithfield Awards.
The Smithfield Awards are among the most prestigious in the meat industry and a true indication of excellence. Products were subjected to detailed assessment and sampling by a panel of independent judges. Almost 600 products from Q members throughout the U K were assessed by a panel of experts at MLC Headquarters at Milton Keynes.
Steadmans won seven gold, three silver and one bronze with perfect marks going to their Black Pudding, and Cooked Belly Pork.
Gold award winning products were
Haggis, Spicey Lamb Grillsticks, Cooked Belly Pork, Pressed Ox Tongue, Crispy Duck in Plum Sauce, Black Pudding Loaf, and Cottage Pie with a Leek and Potato Topping.
Silver Awards went to Brandy and Herb Pate, Huntsman's Pie and 1lb Pork Pie.
The awards were presented to Garth Steadman at a special lunch in Butchers Hall, London, on November 13 by T V chef and restaurateur Paul Rankin.
Garth said: We try to enter different product's every year and to get 11 awards from 12 new entries is a credit to our staff. "As a member of the Guild of Q Butchers we aspire to the highest standards in the trade and to win a Smithfield Award is a tremendous honour. We were thrilled to do so well in the 2007 product evaluation and our customers can look forward in 2008 to enjoying some more award-winning products!"
Over 600 entries from Q butchers all over Britain were judged for the Smithfield Awards which were sponsored by EBLEX, the English Beef and Lamb Executive, BPEX British Pork Executive, and food chain suppliers Dalziel.
Date November 2007-11-16
We are one of Rick Stein's 'Food Heroes' for: promoting local produce and providing quality locally produced goods and are mentioned in his book (Food Heroes)
We are also recognised in Clarissa Dickson-Wright's last two books for: the same reasons and also for our large selection of game and game products when in season
November 2006 We were one on the six British finalists in the Britain's best Butchers.
Culminating in November 2006 we were awarded:
'The North Of Englands Best Butchers'.
November 2007
Steadmans Win The Best Rural Retailer North West of England !
Organised by the Countryside Alliance in association with the Farmers Weekly and The Daily Telegraph, Guild of Q Butcher Steadman's of Sedbergh were voted Best Local Food Retailer in the North West of England 2007/8
Steadman's were one of twelve retailers to win out of 2,500 nominations
Owner Garth Steadman together with his wife Jean, are invited to London to attend a reception for the winners at the Cholmondeley room at The House of Lords on February 6th.
Garth Steadman said: "We are absolutely delighted at the news. To get through to the national final is an achievement in itself and to win the regional section is fantastic. We were told that our win is a testament to our importance within our community.
It is good to be recognised for our commitment to sourcing local produce and supporting local producers
"The certificate will have pride of place on our shop wall amongst other awards we have earned this year. It's excellent for our customers to see. It reinforces why they have chosen to shop at a high quality independent butcher." It is also good for moral for the staff who contribute to the success of the business and it's achievments.
