The Scottish Craft Butchers’ Savoury Pastry Products Awards took place in Perth last week. Hosted by weather presenter Judith Ralston (pictured front-right_, the awards included six categories aimed at recognising produce submitted by around 60 butchers from across the country.
The team of 30 judges (pictured) appraised almost 300 handcrafted pies, sausage rolls and bridies, examining appearance, uniformity, presentation, fillings and taste. Douglas Scott, Chief Executive of Scottish Craft Butchers, said: ‘Customers are demanding an ever-increasing range of outstanding products and all the products here are made to butchers’ own recipes on their own premises.’
The winners will be announced in early 2017.