News/Events

Q Guild members enjoy inspiring two-day visit to London

7 October 2026

Q Guild members recently enjoyed a two-day visit to London, taking the opportunity to go behind the scenes at some of the capital’s best-known independent butchers. The trip began with…

Tom Robinson Joins the Q Guild Executive Board

25 September 2026

We’re delighted to welcome Tom Robinson of Robinson’s of Tettenhall to the Q Guild Executive Board. Tom takes over from his father, Stephen Robinson, and will also serve as the…

A Warm Welcome To Frank Family Butchers

15 September 2026

We’re delighted to welcome Frank Family Butchers in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, as one of the newest members of the Q Guild. Based in Thirsk, the family-run business has built its reputation on traditional…

New Member Spotlight:I.J. McIntosh

7 August 2026

The Q Guild of Butchers is delighted to welcome I.J. McIntosh of Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, as the latest business to join its membership. A respected family-run butcher with roots dating back to 1982,…

New Member Spotlight: Paley Farm

1 July 2026

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…

Q Guild Members Explore Sustainable Butchery at MTU

30 June 2026

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…

Double Success for Dales Traditional Butchers

16 June 2026

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…

Celebrating British Butchery at the Dalziel Butchers Show

15 June 2026

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…

A Warm Welcome to Boulton’s Artisan Butchers

8 June 2026

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…

Q Guild Exchange Strengthens Connections Across The Trade

1 June 2026

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 Inspired at North West Product Demo and Shop Visit

28 May 2026

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…

Platinum Award Presented to Overall Winner Lidgate’s

23 April 2026

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…

Meat Management Awards 2025 – Q Guild Members take top honours!!

13 October 2025

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…

Another strong showing for Q Guild members at Great Taste 2025

8 August 2025

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 Finalists – Meat Management Awards 2025

31 July 2025

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…

Celebrating our outstanding Women in Meat 2025 Awards nominees

29 July 2025

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…

British Butchery Awards 2025 successes for Q Guild

1 July 2025

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 Visit Mettrick’s and Dalesman

18 June 2025

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…

Smithfield Awards 2025 Showcase Q Guild Excellence

1 February 2025

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 Visit Aubrey Allen

15 January 2025

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…

Q Guild members host French Apprentices in Exchange Programme

22 February 2024

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…

Events

Product Demo + Shop Visit

Smithfield Awards Ceremony – Butchers’ Hall, London

Product Judging – City of Glasgow College

Q Guild Exchange Scheme – Ongoing Opportunity

Latest News

Q Guild members enjoy inspiring two-day visit to London

Tom Robinson Joins the Q Guild Executive Board

A Warm Welcome To Frank Family Butchers

New Member Spotlight:I.J. McIntosh

New Member Spotlight: Paley Farm

Q Guild Members Explore Sustainable Butchery at MTU

Double Success for Dales Traditional Butchers

Celebrating British Butchery at the Dalziel Butchers Show

A Warm Welcome to Boulton’s Artisan Butchers

Q Guild Exchange Strengthens Connections Across The Trade

Q Guild Members Inspired at North West Product Demo and Shop Visit

Platinum Award Presented to Overall Winner Lidgate’s

Meat Management Awards 2025 – Q Guild Members take top honours!!

Another strong showing for Q Guild members at Great Taste 2025

Q Guild Finalists – Meat Management Awards 2025

Celebrating our outstanding Women in Meat 2025 Awards nominees

British Butchery Awards 2025 successes for Q Guild

Q Guild Members Visit Mettrick’s and Dalesman

Smithfield Awards 2025 Showcase Q Guild Excellence

Q Guild Members Visit Aubrey Allen

Q Guild members host French Apprentices in Exchange Programme

News/Events

Events

Product Demo + Shop Visit

Smithfield Awards Ceremony – Butchers’ Hall, London

Product Judging – City of Glasgow College

Q Guild Exchange Scheme – Ongoing Opportunity

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