6 of the best butchers from across the globe descended on Sacramento last week to size up the competition for the much-anticipated World Butchers\u2019 Challenge, to be held in September 2020.<\/p>\n
The team captains, each representing one of the 16 nations competing in the World Butchers\u2019 Challenge, came together for the inaugural Captain\u2019s Run, which also gave them the opportunity to experience the Californian capital and the Golden 1 Center – the designated battleground next year.<\/p>\n
Whilst in town, the World Butchers\u2019 Challenge took over the renowned Farm-to-Fork festival stage to introduce the captains and unveil the Friedr. Dick Golden Knife Trophy, the accolade the teams of six will be competing for in an intense three-hour showdown which will see them transform a side of beef, a side of pork, a whole lamb and five chickens into a themed display of value-added cuts.<\/p>\n
The city is thrilled to host the World Butchers\u2019 Challenge next September and Visit Sacramento CEO, Mike Testa says the competition will build upon the ethos they\u2019ve worked hard to cement.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis event is one of a kind. It\u2019s the biggest meat event in the universe and the largest global food event that\u2019s ever been held at the Golden 1 Center.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis competition brings together two of Sacramento\u2019s passions – sport and food. We\u2019ll essentially have 96 elite athletes, at the top of their game, showcasing innovation and skill with our local produce.\u201d<\/p>\n
Equally, the World Butchers\u2019 Challenge is proud to be heading back to Sacramento next year after the visit this week.<\/p>\n
\u201cSacramento is a truly unique city and given their passion for producing sustainable, quality food, I can\u2019t think of a better home for the competition come 2020,\u201d says World Butchers\u2019 Challenge Chairman, Rod Slater.<\/p>\n
\u201cHaving seen the emotion on the captain\u2019s faces as they walked into the Golden 1 Center for the first time, there is no doubt in my mind this event is going to cause waves in the global meat and food industry. Mark my words, the 2020 World Butchers\u2019 Challenge will go down in history.\u201d<\/p>\n
The World Butchers\u2019 Challenge will take place on 4 & 5 September 2020 at the Golden 1 Center, Sacramento. For more information please head to worldbutcherschallenge.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"