A Cardenden butcher is celebrating triple success at a butcher awards.
Andrew Kirk Butchers, located at 140 Station Road, Cardenden, won three awards in this year's Scottish Craft Butchers Awards. The business won three Golds for their traditional steak pie, their steak pie with sausage, and their chicken, ham and leek pie.
Andrew Kirk said: "To be recognised from people within our industry and food critics is a big honour but the biggest accolade is customers liking and enjoying our products.”
The shop in Cardenden will be celebrating its 10th anniversary next month and Andrew puts their success down to two things.
"We use quality ingredients; and we have got a good relationship with the same suppliers for the last ten years." He added.
The heats for the awards were held at Forth Valley College in September with more than 190 pies from throughout Scotland being judged. The judging panel consisted of experts, food writers and interested consumers.
The event is organised by Scottish Craft Butchers in conjunction with The Dalesman Group and John Scott Meat Ltd.
Simon Coles, sales manager of The Dalesman Group, sponsor of the Steak Pie evaluation said: “The Dalesman Group proudly support local butchers to develop their recipes by supplying high quality ingredients and are delighted to be sponsoring the Traditional Steak Pie Award for 2023.
"To be crowned champion in this category truly demonstrates the ongoing commitment to providing consistent, high-quality products to customers. We would like to thank all those who took part and congratulate all the winners.”
The Scottish Craft Butcher Awards aim to encourage product innovation in Scotland's butcher sector.
Jason Ward of John Scott Meat, sponsors of the Speciality Pie Evaluation said: “The Speciality Steak Pie Awards are a fantastic opportunity for our customers to showcase their skill, creativity, and passion for crafting the perfect family pie. We are fortunate to have such quality, locally sourced food available on our high street.
"Well worthy of the awards given!’’
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