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The results of the British Charcuterie Awards 2025, recognising outstanding craftsmanship, flavour and innovation in British charcuterie, have been announced today.
A panel of respected UK-based experts—including master charcutiers, gourmet food critics, and renowned restaurateurs—conducted blind tastings across a wide range of submitted products. Entries were evaluated on taste, texture, technique, and overall quality.
The full results:
Company | Product | |
Winner | Albert Rees ltd T/a Carmarthen Ham | CARMARTHEN HAM PGI |
Winner | PROPERONI | PROPERONI® Hot Paprika Large Sliced Pepperoni |
Winner | Rare & Pasture Tempus | Black Foot Iberian Ham |
Winner | Rare & Pasture Tempus | Beef Frankfurter Mighty |
Winner | Rare & Pasture Tempus | Pastrami |
Winner | Rare & Pasture Tempus | Country Pate |
Winner | Uptons Of Bassett | Lightly smoked collar bacon |
Winner | Uptons Of Bassett | Lightly smoked dry cured streaky bacon |
Winner | Uptons Of Bassett | Dexter Biltong |
Winner | Charles Macleod Ltd | Charles Macleod Stornoway Black Pudding |
Winner | Moorcroft Foods Limited | Fenner's Chilli Air-Dried Steak / UpNorth Chilli Biltong |
Finalist | Rare & Pasture Tempus | Spiced Coppa |
Finalist | Rare & Pasture Tempus | Country Pate Mixed Mushroom |
Finalist | PROPERONI | PROPERONI® Classic Sliced Pepperoni |
Finalist | Uptons Of Bassett | Ham hock with burnt leeks and mustard terrine |
Finalist | Uptons Of Bassett | Black pudding |
Finalist | Speyside Specialities | Black Pudding |
Commended | Rare & Pasture Tempus | King Peter |
Commended | Rare & Pasture Tempus | Black Foot Salami |
Commended | Rare & Pasture Tempus | Pork Frankfurter Mighty |
Commended | Rare & Pasture Tempus | Fowlescombe Bresaola |
Commended | Moorcroft Foods Limited | Fenner's Original Air-Dried Steak / UpNorth Original Biltong / Made For Drink Original Biltong |
About the Charcuterie Awards
Founded by award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and food & hospitality consultant Henrietta Green, the British Charcuterie Live Awards and World Charcuterie Awards have long set the benchmark for excellence in the industry. Celebrating the skill, dedication, and craftsmanship of producers, these awards have recognised the very best in charcuterie.
As we introduce the British Charcuterie Awards under new partnership with FoodBev, we continue this legacy, showcasing the finest products in the UK market. From independent artisans to established brands, past winners have set the standard for quality, earning their place through rigorous judging of flavour, texture, and overall excellence.
