The Q Guild is delighted to welcome Paley Farm as its newest member. Based in the Kent countryside, Paley Farm are rare breed and native livestock farmers, producing sustainable, environmentally…
Four Q Guild members recently travelled to Munster Technological University (MTU) in Cork for a four-day residential as part of their Bachelor of Arts in Sustainable Butchery & Gastronomy. Among those…
Congratulations to Q Guild member Dales Traditional Butchers, who enjoyed an outstanding day at the Dalziel Butchers Show 2026, taking home two prestigious competition titles. The Kirkby Lonsdale-based butcher was awarded…
The Q Guild was proud to exhibit at the Dalziel Butchers Show 2026 in Harrogatein June, joining butchers and industry professionals from across the UK as Dalziel celebrated its 100th…
We’re delighted to welcome Martin and Nikola of Boultons Artisan Butchers as one of our latest members of the Q Guild. Located in Telford, the butchers was established in 2019…
The Q Guild’s new UK-based Skills Exchange programme is already proving a valuable opportunity for members to share knowledge, strengthen connections and inspire teams across the Guild. Designed to encourage…
Q Guild members enjoyed a valuable day of insight, inspiration and networking at the Guild’s latest Product Demo and Shop Visit event, hosted by Innovative Food Ingredients Ltd and Fraser’s…
A CUT ABOVE – BRITAIN’S TOP BUTCHERS CROWNED AT ANNUAL SMITHFIELD AWARDS Platinum Award presented to overall winner Lidgate’s Ten exceptional butchers from across the UK have been crowned best…
Q Guild members took home top honours at last month’s Meat Management Industry Awards 2025held at the Hilton Metropole, Birmingham on Wednesday 18th September Congratulations to: Lishman’s of Ilkley – crowned Britain’s…
Five Q Guild members – Aubrey Allen Ltd, Lidgates Butchers, Lishman’s of Ilkley, Nicholson Butchers and Cranstons Quality Butchers Ltd. – have received Great Taste accolades at this year’s Guild of…
Q Guild members well-represented once again in the finalist listings for the The Meat Management Industry Awards 2025. The Meat Management Industry Awards 2025 promises another night of celebration and recognition, bringing together…
News coming through of our outstanding Women in Meat 2025 Awards nominees, proudly representing our business, corporate, and associate membership alike. Launched to great acclaim in 2018, from the publishers…
National Craft Butchers British Butchery Awards held at The Nottingham Belfry on Monday 30th June found Q Guild members firmly on the winners podium picking up two awards for member businesses and a…
Q Guild members travelled to Glossop in February to explore Mettrick’s newly refurbished shop and abattoir operation, before moving on to a corporate member visit at The Dalesman Group in…
Q Guild members shone at the Smithfield Awards 2025, with Platinum, Diamond and Young Butcher accolades showcasing excellence, innovation and the strength and depth of Q Guild’s network. Q Guild…
Q Guild members visited Aubrey Allen in Coventry, gaining insights into sustainability, dry-ageing, product innovation and the company’s recently renewed Royal Warrant. Members were welcomed behind the scenes at Aubrey…
As part of an apprentice exchange programme, Q Guild have teamed up with world-renowned EFMA college in France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region with the objective of enhancing the skills and broadening the knowledge…
