Slice of the awards for butchers (From Times Series)
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Slice of the awards for butchers
12:35pm Tuesday 24th June 2008 in
THE mouth-watering winner of the St Albans Food and Drink Retailer Award went to butchers A&C Meats last night.
Partners Alan Napier and Carl Hatfull, both from St Albans, scooped the honour at the St Albans Retailer of the Year Awards at the Alban Arena.
The Catherine Street butchers and delicatessen fought off two other short-listed shops in the competition, Hotel Chocolat in the Maltings and Santino's in Hatfield Road to be crowned the favourite.
Carl, 57, who has worked with Alan for 35 years, said: "We know everybody, we understand our market and enjoy being part of the community in St Albans.
"It's great to get this award because it comes from our customers and shows their appreciation. We have really loyal customers who have supported us.
Alan, 49, who opened his shop with Carl 13 years-ago, said: "We're over the moon, we are really surprised to have won, you never expect it.
"Thank you to all out customers, it's been a wonderful night and really pleased to be part of an event like this in St Albans."
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Partners Alan Napier and Carl Hatfull receive their plaque from Mayor Bert Pawle
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