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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

When searching for quality butchers equipment, whether you’re looking for butchers knives or cleavers, you’ve probably come across the brand known as Icel. This Portuguese...

With 2022 now in full swing, it’s time to take stock of the year that’s gone. For the vast majority of butchers, the Christmas period...

Christmas is an exceptionally busy time of year for butchers, and just with any other sector, the key to success is all about being prepared...

After a traumatic 2020, things have been more positive for butchers in 2021. Customers have continued to shop locally, and an ease in coronavirus restrictions...

By now, the idea of meat shortages this Christmas probably doesn’t come as a total shock, even though it’s never welcome news. But as ever...