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The friendly face at Warkworth Butchery, Michael Irving, placed fifth in the trans-Tasman event.
When it comes to presenting a slice of lamb or a loin of pork, Warkworth butcher Michael Irving has proved he is a cut above the rest.
Michael competed in the NZ Butcher Wars, at the ASB Showgrounds in Auckland, last month, pitting his skills against butchers from around New Zealand and Australia.
It was his first competition and he said all he wanted to do was bring home a trophy.
Michael finished in the Top Five.
“It was more daunting than I thought it would be,” he says. “I was up against a Sharp Black (the butcher’s version of an All Black) as well as the International Apprentice of the Year.
“I was stoked to have placed and it felt good to do everyone proud.”
Michael started as an apprentice butcher 11 years ago when he was 15 and worked for Dr Hud’s Homekill before joining the team at Warkworth Butchery.
He already has his sights set on turning in an even better performance next year.
