More awards for Pipers Farm
It’s not only athletes that win gold! Pipers Farm based in Cullompton, Devon has been awarded a slew of Great Taste Awards. Scooping four Two Star Gold Great Taste Awards for; Green Back Bacon, Lamb Steak, Rump Steak and Saddleback Pork Loin, making Pipers Farm one of the most decorated food producers in the country.
Pipers Farm is a traditional family business run by Peter & Henri Greig, they started the business over twenty years ago with the aim of producing the finest quality, healthy meat for their family to enjoy with complete confidence. Since then Pipers Farm has grown considerably, now sustaining 30 local farming families in Devon & Somerset, picking up a slew of awards including; BBC Food Producer of the Year, The Times Top Ten Butchers, BBC Radio 4 Food & Farming Award, and have even attracted the attention of some of this countries most recognized celebrity chefs including; Jamie Oliver, Rick Stein and Michael Caines.
The Awards’ organiser, the Guild of Fine Food constantly refines the judging mechanics and this year was no exception. Before gold is awarded, a minimum of 20 judges must unanimously agree an entry has achieved absolute perfection. Over 350 experts including key buyers, retailers, chefs and food writers blind tasted entries to ensure they are fairly and independently assessed. Every entry starts with 25 points and marks are deducted when faults are identified and constructive feedback offers suggestions to the producers how entries could be improved.
Pipers Farm Green Back Bacon was awarded two stars, and was described by judges as “Full bodied bacon flavour, very tasty, the judges all wanted more!” and further praise for the popular Saddle Back Pork Loin “Lovely appearance, superb crackling, excellent flavour of professionally produced meat from a very good farm”.
Mr Greig said “We’re particularly proud of the judges comments, it’s great to see the results of all of the hard work and love that goes into producing each product and making it extra special”
Pipers Farm are currently seeking a select group of Chefs to work with. Please contact abby@pipersfarm.com to enquire.
