A Penrith deli and butcher has won two highly sought-after awards for its traditionally made sausages.
The Chopping Block, based in Two Lions Square, have gained two highly sought-after Great Taste awards for its traditionally made sausages.
After opening in June 2019, The Chopping Block has steadily built a strong reputation for its produce, having previously won the accolade of UK’s Best New Butchery 2020.
Owner Chris Clough said he was incredibly proud that his produce has earnt such high-profile recognition.
He said: “I’ve always thought that the mark of a good butcher is the quality of their sausages. It’s our bread and butter and we’ve worked hard creating what we think is the ultimate traditional Cumberland sausage. To win a star for them is a real pat on the back!”
As well as winning a star for their traditional Cumberland sausage, the team have also won a star for their Westmorland sausages – which Chris said were a customer favourite.
He added: “Our Westmorland sausages are hands down our best-selling sausage. Traditionally linked by hand and a little herbier than our Cumberlands, they’re such a well balanced and versatile sausage. Our customers can’t get enough of them!”
Organised by The Guild of Fine Food, Great Taste is the world’s largest, longest standing and most respected food accreditation scheme for artisan and speciality food producers.
Chris said: “we’ve always had Great Taste products from wonderful producers on our shelves, but to be able to label our sausages with that unmistakable black and gold logo is incredible. It’s a stamp of excellence and I couldn’t be prouder.”
