The best burger comes from Bolton says national butchery awards

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The best burger in Britain hails from Bolton - according to this year’s Smithfield Awards.

Bolton butcher, Fraser’s, has scooped two awards for its Mega Burger and its minted lamb and halloumi kebab at an awards celebration recognising the UK’s finest craft butchery products.

Scoring full marks the kebab was described by judges as excellent while the burger was judged to be "a very tasty burger which looks and feels premium and has a lovely blend of flavours."

Andy Hull from Fraser’s butchers said: "The ethos of our shop is quality. The Mega Burger is definitely our bestselling burger and we’re very proud of it. People travel from all over the North West to shop with us because they know they’ll get excellent quality meat."

Organised by the Q Guild of Butchers, the awards have taken place for more than 30 years.

Products are awarded a Bronze, Silver or Gold award by a panel of independent industry judges, with all Gold products in each category then pitched against each for the category champion Diamond Award.

The butcher also made the final shortlist in the Hot Eating Pie category with its roast chicken and gravy pie and its meat and potato pie.

Fraser’s was also awarded silver status for its Traditional Pork Sausage.

Gordon Wallace, Q Guild Manager said: "Being crowned best in class in two categories, along with securing five additional Gold awards, is a fantastic accomplishment."