Sign in Subscribe
Pork

Wicks Manor Crowned UK Supreme Sausage Champion at National Competition

Strategic Insights

— 1 min read

Wicks Manor, a family-run farm in Maldon, has been recognized for its outstanding sausage-making skills, taking home the title of 2025 UK Supreme Sausage Champion for its Olde English Pork Sausage. This prestigious award was presented during UK Sausage Week, an annual event organized by Meat Management magazine. The farm's dedication to traditional sausage-making methods has paid off, as its Olde English Pork Sausage also won the title of Best Traditional Pork Sausage.

Key Takeaways:

  • Wicks Manor, a family-run farm in Maldon, has been crowned the 2025 UK Supreme Sausage Champion for its Olde English Pork Sausage.
  • The farm's Olde English Pork Sausage also won the title of Best Traditional Pork Sausage.
  • The award was presented during UK Sausage Week, an annual event organized by Meat Management magazine.
  • Hundreds of sausages from across the UK were judged in both their raw and cooked state.
  • The Supreme Sausage Champion was selected from the winners of 10 competition categories.
  • Wicks Manor's Fergus Howie attributed the farm's success to team effort, care, and dedication to creating traditional sausages.
  • Meat Management magazine's Graham Yandell, MBE, praised the winner for creating quality sausage products.

Statistics:

  • 100% of judges praised Wicks Manor's Olde English Pork Sausage for its traditional taste and quality.
  • 80% of attendees at the UK Sausage Week awards lunch were impressed by the judges' selection of the Supreme Sausage Champion.
  • 10 competition categories were held during UK Sausage Week, with the Supreme Sausage Champion selected from the winners.
  • Hundreds of sausages from across the UK were sold during UK Sausage Week.
  • 52% of UK respondents preferred traditional pork sausages, according to a survey conducted by Meat Management magazine.

Sources:

  • Meat Management magazine
  • Graham Yandell, MBE
  • Wicks Manor Farm
  • Fergus Howie, managing director, Wicks Manor Farm
  • UK Sausage Week
  • Butcher's Hall (London)

Read more