Q Award for John Saunderson

Presentation By Celebrity TV Chef Brian Turner

Edinburgh butchers John Saunderson has won a number of top prizes for their products in the Q Guild’s 2009 Smithfield Awards. 

The awards are among the most highly coveted in the meat industry and a true indication of excellence. More than 500 products from Q members throughout the UK were assessed by an independent panel of experts in Perth.

John Saunderson Butchers won three gold, one silver and one bronze awards.  The gold awards were won with their Meat Loaf, Honey Roast Ham and Lasagne. The Meat Loaf and Lasagne were both awarded an impressive 97% by the judges. The Silver award was for Stuffed Lamb Noisettes and a Bronze award was scooped for Chicken, Ham & Leek Pie.

At a special lunch and awards ceremony in Butchers Hall, London, (November 10), TV chef and restaurateur Brian Turner presented the firm’s John Saunderson with the awards.

He said: “We are absolutely delighted to receive these awards. It is fantastic for our business as the Smithfield Awards are envied throughout the trade, adding value and prestige to any product fortunate enough to win. As a Q member we regard ourselves as among the best butchers in Britain and this proves we have the products to match.”

The award winning products are all on sale at John's shop at Leven Street in Edinburgh.

The Q Guild represents some of the finest independent meat retailers in Britain. Q butchers have to pass a regular audit of all aspects of their business to become members. The audit is conducted by the international inspection agency EFSIS. The Q stands for quality and consumers can be assured of quality meat, meat products, hygiene and service when they shop at a Q butcher.