Also try our NEW Marinated BEEF WITH PLUM, ready for the oven or Stir Fry.

BUTCHER OF THE YEAR 2007/8

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Easton College is Norfolk's main provider of education and training to the agricultural and food industries. It was established some 50 years ago at the attractive East Hall site adjacent to the Norfolk Showground.

Students range from those starting their careers to those undertaking work-related courses in a variety of land-based industries. The college offers courses from entry level up to its newly-formed foundation degree programmes, offered in partnership with the UEA, where areas available to study include agriculture, animal science and welfare, equine studies, landscape design, ecology and conservation, sport & leisure and 3D design.

THE AWARD

The judging panel looked for butchers who use local produce, employ best practice in hygiene, and provide value and product knowledge as well as excellent customer service. They were also looking for butchers who tried to be innovative with their products and the way in which they were presented.

THE WINNERS

M & M Rutland

M & M Rutland is truly a family affair with Michael & Marion working in the shop alongside their son and daughters. They believe every customers should have the same attentive service whatever time of day they visit, and whether they spend £100 or pop in for half pound of mince. Knowledgeable and willing advice is always on hand - probably just as well when one of the seasonal products on offer this Easter was chocolate and cheddar cheese sausages for the kids - apparently they loved them! The Rutlands have used the same local supplier for their meat for the last 35 years, ensuring consistent quality - something regular customers appreciate.

"We are delighted to have Won the EDP Norfolk Food Awards - BUTCHER of the YEAR 2007/8
Very many thanks to all our Customers and Suppliers for their Support"