1. 4 tips on making great sausages for the bbq

    24/06/2022

    4 tips on making great sausages for the bbq

    Summer is just about here in the UK, so it’s time to wheel out the barbecue. Your customers will be looking for British barbecue staples...
  2. Our quick guide to vacuum packing

    08/06/2022

    Our quick guide to vacuum packing

    It’s no secret that keeping your produce fresh is a vital part of running a successful butchers. Fresh meet is pretty much your bread and...
  3. Classic BBQ dishes for the summer heat

    08/06/2022

    Classic BBQ dishes for the summer heat

    Summer is just around the corner, which means one thing here in the UK: it’s barbecue season. It’s time for good food, outdoor events, and...
  4. Weight and measurement rules that all butchers need to know

    12/05/2022

    Weight and measurement rules that all butchers need to know

    You’re probably well aware of the general rules and regulations that surround weighing and measuring your products. It’s one of the most important skills you...
  5. The 5 best ways to remove rust from your butchers knives

    26/04/2022

    The 5 best ways to remove rust from your butchers knives

    Rusty knives are annoying, but they’re perfectly restorable! Rusting is a natural phenomenon that takes place when iron and oxygen react to moisture, and it’s...
  6. Purchasing a new sharpening steel? Here’s what you need to know

    20/04/2022

    Purchasing a new sharpening steel? Here’s what you need to know

    As any professional cook or butcher knows, a blunt knife is not your friend. A dull blade requires more pressure to cut, which increases the...
  7. Why do we marinate meat?

    17/03/2022

    Why do we marinate meat?

    With winter finally on its way out, people all over the UK will soon be wheeling out barbecues to enjoy their favourite grilled delights. It...
  8. 6 key skills that all apprentice butchers need

    08/03/2022

    6 key skills that all apprentice butchers need

    Undertaking an apprenticeship in butchery can be a hugely rewarding experience. But it’s also undeniably tough, especially if you’re not fully prepared for it. So...
  9. Top tips to ensure you get the most out of your mincing machines

    28/02/2022

    Top tips to ensure you get the most out of your mincing machines

    Making the most out of your butcher meat mincing machine can be a grinding process (pun mercilessly intended). Whether you’re just starting out, or a...
  10. How to ensure you’re taking care of your mincing machine

    28/02/2022

    How to ensure you’re taking care of your mincing machine

    If you’ve invested in a high end meat mincing machine, it makes sense that you probably want it to last as long as possible! So...