Tara has a track record as a butcher for approaching 8 years in farm shops and  high street butchers shops. She completed her Advanced Butcher Apprenticeship with Crosby Management Training.

When not at work Tara plays rugby and has a passion for rock climbing.  She adores animals and  growing her own vegetables and fruit,  living off the land in a sustainable and environmentally conscious way.

Mike has gained over 40 years of experience in the meat trade, following his Grandfather and Father i the industry. Having started out in retail butcher shops he was the family’s (Baxter’s Butchers Ltd) youngest branch manager at 20 years old. He has worked for major retail giants Sainsbury’s and Asda and spent 14 years at the Meat & Livestock Commission before moving to Somerfield/Kwik as red meat buying manager and then EBLEX/AHDB in their trade and product development department.

Married with one son who is a PGA professional golfer. Mike’s hobbies include football (previous chairman of a semi professional football club), golf, travel and lifelong supporter of Chelsea FC.

Chris has been in the Butchery business since the age of 14 when he started part time with Walter Smith. He started his adult career as an apprentice with Walter Smith Fine Foods in 2010.

Chris became Britain’s Premier Young Butcher in 2014, playing a substantial role in being selected to represent the UK for the world Butchery internationals Chris has also won several other awards including ‘apprentice with most management promise’ ‘Champions of Champions’.

In his spare time, Chris likes to spend time with family & friends.  His hobbies include snooker, tennis, golf, football and swimming.

Kevin has worked in the meat industry for over 40 years. Combining 37 years of experience in the retail sector as a Butcher and Store Manager for a large Midlands based company. In that time Kevin won numerous prestigious awards. He also worked in the food manufacturing sector for a period of time.

Kevin has a great love for the outdoors and that led him to get involved in the Scout Movement for the past 15 years. He also enjoys keeping fit by taking part in Cycling and Running events around the country.

Colin has worked in the meat industry for 39 years and has a background in the wholesale catering sector gaining experience in peace work butchery including boning and portion control. Colin was involved in the opening of a butchery Academy and was manager for young apprentices. The Academy was a great success winning training provider of the year and individual apprentice of the year.

Outside work Colin is a family man who loves being with grandkids and interests include travelling, cinemas, and watching sports including football as a lifelong avid Liverpool supporter.