Silver for black pudding

Barry Spooner of Eastbourne Village Meats took out the silver medal for his black pudding in the recent 'Great New Zealand Sausage Competition'.

The annual competition is open to all retailers who produce sausages and mince patties available at retail level in New Zealand, receiving hundreds of entries from all over the country and attracting significant media interest.

Barry says he is chuffed with the result and considers it a reward for his consistency with regard to his black pudding.

“In 2015,” he says, “we also co-won silver with Peter Timbs Butchery from Banks Peninsula. Thing was, the butcher concerned consulted top charcuterie experts in France, so that’s what we were up against. I was very proud - as I still am - that we could make an equally exceptional product right here in Wellington.”

“But as is always the case,” he adds, “I’d like to thank our customers for their loyal support. We’re always proud to serve Eastbourne and these types of awards are always pleasing. It’s great to be recognised.” Right: Barry Spooner with the award.