🏆 GOLD at the Great British Food Awards 2025!

GOLD for our Classic Fresh Smoked Trout Pate

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our Classic Fresh Smoked Trout Pate has been awarded GOLD at the prestigious Great British Food Awards 2025!

This incredible honour recognises the very best artisanal produce in the British food and drink industry, and we couldn’t be prouder to see our pate celebrated among the finest foods from across the four nations.

What the judges said:

Our pate was tasted by none other than Jack Stein, acclaimed chef and son of culinary legend Rick Stein, who said:

“This was amazing, loved the taste and texture and the colour. Well seasoned, ate the lot!”

A word from our founder:

Richard Butler, founder of Butler Country Estates, commented:

“To receive Gold at the Great British Food Awards is an absolute dream come true. This award is a testament to the exceptional quality of Hampshire’s chalk stream trout and the traditional smoking methods we’ve perfected over the years. We’re honoured that Jack Stein and the judging panel recognised the passion and craftsmanship that goes into every pot of our pate. This is for everyone who has supported us on this journey – our local suppliers, our wonderful customers, and the beautiful Hampshire rivers that make it all possible.”

About our award-winning pate:

Our Classic Fresh Smoked Trout Pate is crafted from hot smoked rainbow trout sourced from Hampshire’s crystal-clear chalk streams – the Test, Itchen and Meon. Each pot is freshly made in our Winchester smokery, combining the finest traditions of the Edwardian era with contemporary techniques to create something truly extraordinary.

The pate features a harmonious blend of citrus zest, cream, mayonnaise, and a hint of horseradish, creating a smooth, creamy consistency with generous chunks of succulent trout.

This Gold award joins our previous Great Taste Award win in 2020, further cementing our commitment to producing exceptional British smoked trout products.

Available now at butler-country-estates.co.uk and at selected farm shops, markets, and independent retailers across Hampshire and beyond.