Meatstock Butcher Wars Focus: Supa IGA Merredin

Answered by: Trent Jowett

How did you get into the butcher business? I have been in the industry for the last 15 years working in a range of gourmet shops to mass production abattoirs. This year I have joined the team at Merredin IGA to bring a fresh and new look to the supermarket and promote our quality meats.

If you had to choose, what would be your favourite cut of meat and why? I don't have a favourite cut honestly, I just love meat.

What will make you the winner at the Butcher Wars? Have you been doing anything to prepare for the comp? I am keen to show Melbourne what a small town butcher from a country owned supermarket can do. And I plan on making up for last year at Sydney and walking out with the cleaver.

Which bands/artists are you keen to catch at Meatstock? Dusty Boots.

What else are you looking forward to at Meatstock? Can't wait to see what other butchers can do... And taste some A-grade BBQ.