The World Butchers'
Challenge

One of the things we're most proud of here at the World Butchers' Challenge, is the support network that this competition has fostered. Much more than just an event, it's about learning, sharing and believeing in a greater good for the industry. 

About us

The concept of the World Butchers' Challenge is to develop an environment where butchers strive to exceed current industry practice in the areas of general workmanship, meat cutting, displaying and the creative usage of beef, lamb, pork and chicken product. Through this competition, a global community has been cemented with life-long friendships formed, business opportunities unlocked and the overall trade benefiting from an injection of creativity and innovation.

The main event
 

World Butchers' Challenge

The competition itself is conducted over a three hour and thirty minute period with competing teams given a side of beef, a side of pork,  a whole lamb and five chickens which they must then transform into a themed display of value-added products.  Teams are allowed to provide their own seasonings, spices, marinades and garnish to finish products that are designed to inspire and push the boundaries, yet which are also cookable and would sell in a retail setting. Independent judges score each team based on technique & skill, workmanship, product innovation, overall finish and presentation.

celebrating new talent
 

World Champion Butcher
Apprentice & Young Butcher

Recognising that the future of our industry is in the hands of the next generation, the World Butchers' Challenge has proudly introduced the World Champion Butcher Apprentice & Young Butcher competition. Both individual contests, Young Butcher contestants must be under 35 years of age and entrants into the Butcher Apprentice category must still be working through their trade apprenticeship at the time of competing. Modeled on the World Butchers' Challenge both groups of butchers have just two hours and thirty minutes to break down a range of primal cuts into a display of pre-determined products and their own creations.