Celebrating 10 Year’s Of Ontario’s Finest Butchers

This milestone event has elevated the art of butchery and showcased the remarkable skills of Ontario’s artisans throughout the past decade. Join us in honouring the craftsmanship, innovation, and local food culture that make Ontario’s Finest Butcher Competition truly exceptional.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Halenda’s for their unwavering support as the host of the elimination round, making this competition an unforgettable experience for competitors and spectators alike.

In 2023, we’re shaking things up to make the competition even more exciting & accessible! The elimination round has found a new home at Handtmann Canada in Waterloo. We’re thrilled to introduce new competition rules including testing core competencies, the addition of veal as a protein option in the elimination round, and extending the finale to 45 minutes, giving our talented butchers more room to showcase their creativity. Plus, the prizing package for our finalists and winners is better than ever before!

Join us as we embark on a new chapter in the Ontario’s Finest Butcher Competition. It’s going to be a year of butchery excellence, thrilling challenges, and unforgettable moments.

Registration Is Now Open!

Elimination Round – September 11
Ontario’s Finest Butcher competitors will begin by showcasing their technical knowledge and knife skills in an Elimination Round on Monday, September 11 at Handtmann Canada.

Final Round – October 21
The top three will then proceed to the finals being held October 21 in front of a LIVE audience at the Meating Place in Muskoka. Our finalists will participate in a 30 minute competition to show-off their charming and creative selves, thinking quick on their feet, and adding value to an undisclosed protein. The winner will be announced October 21 at Meat & Poultry Ontario’s Red Carpet Gala.

Elimination Round – September 11
Final Round – October 21

Deadline to Register – August 11

Follow along on our Instagram account for live action of this years competition @ontariomeatpoultry

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Ontario’s Finest Butcher competitors begin by showcasing their technical knowledge and knife skills in an Elimination Round and the top four will proceed to the finals round in October. Our finalists will participate in a 30 minute  competition to show-off their charming and creative selves, thinking quick on their feet, and adding value to an undisclosed protein. The winner will be announced LIVE following the competition.