A Cotswolds butchers has picked up a number of accolades at an event honouring local produce.
Martin”s Meats, of Gretton, near Winchcombe, won five titles at this year”s Taste of the West Awards, the Tewkesbury Admag reports.
Those planning on booking holiday cottages in the Cotswolds may wish to sample the firm”s 28-day matured Cotswold long-horn steaks during their stay, as the meat won four awards – including gold in the fillet steaks category.
Its Gloucester Old Spot sausages – which are available in pork, leek and ginger varieties, helped the company secure the fifth accolade.
Meat used by the company is sourced from a farm run by founder Martin Gilder and other local producers.
He set up the business four years ago after spotting a gap in the market for good quality, locally-sourced meat.
The Taste of the West Awards were established in 1991 and aim to promote the “exceptional” food and drink that is available in the south-west of England.
Posted by Ben Webster
