A South Cumbrian independent butchers is celebrating after reaching the finals of two separate business awards.
Higginsons of Grange has been serving the community for 40 years and have become a household name for their local meats and legendary pies.
They were named as a finalist in the North West Family Business Awards’ Culinary Trailblazers category also clinched a Gold Award at the Q Guild of Butchers Smithfield Awards.
Owner Mark Porter said: “We’re very proud of what we do here and over the years we’ve picked up lots of awards, but being recognised in two separate awards like this demonstrates that we’re still up there at the top of our game as independent, family-owned high street butchers!”
Higginsons were one of seven businesses named as finalists in the North West Family Business Awards Food & Drink Producers category, which celebrates exceptional family-run culinary producers who contribute to putting the region firmly on the culinary map.
As finalists, Higginsons will now receive a visit from a panel of judges from across the region before the winners are announced at the awards celebration on May 10.
One of its limited-edition products created by butchery assistant Jodie Park, the Chicken Kiev Bomb, won a Gold Award at the Q Guild’s annual Smithfield Awards.
More than 200 products were put forward for judging by butchers from up and down the UK, to showcase their craftsmanship, innovation and skill.
Higginsons gold award-winning product will now contest for the Smithfield Diamond Award for Best in Category and potentially the Smithfield Platinum Award for Best Overall Product at the awards in London on Wednesday April 24.
Gordon Wallace, Q Guild manager said: “The Smithfield Awards serve as a platform to highlight the pinnacle of craft butchery, elevating standards and inspiring product innovation. Achieving a Gold award is a significant accomplishment, and we extend our best wishes to Higginsons as we approach our upcoming award ceremony.”
