The finest names in British butchery gathered to celebrate excellence at the prestigious Smithfield Awards 2026 at Butcher’s Hall, where craftsmanship, innovation, and quality take centre stage.
Drawing entries from across the country, from Aberdeen to London, the awards spotlight the very best in the trade. Each product is rigorously judged, making recognition here a true mark of distinction within the industry.
A Standout Success for Aubrey Allen
We were thrilled to once again come away with a range of awards for our amazing retail products, receiving incredible feedback across multiple categories.
The team secured the coveted Diamond Award in the Kitchen Ready category for their standout Butter Chicken, a dish that impressed judges with it’s creamy, buttery flavour – noted as a truly premium product.
We also claimed top honours for Best Butchers Display, showcasing not only product excellence but also outstanding presentation and retail craft.
A Cabinet Full of Awards
In addition to our headline wins, Aubrey Allen earned an impressive collection of Gold Awards for a diverse and high-quality range of products, including:
- Wagyu Fillet Steak on the Bone
- Wagyu Ribeye Steak
- Dry-aged grass-fed beef, bone marrow and parsley burger
- Sweet and Spicy Home-Cured Bacon
- Coronation Chicken Scotch Egg
- Clonakilty Black Pudding Pork Pie
- Blythburgh Free Range Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Apples, Cranberries, Walnuts & White Wine Stuffing
Further recognition came with two Silver Awards and one Bronze Award, rounding off a remarkable achievement.
