GAME CHANGER CHARCUTERIE

Elevating Tradition, Inspiring Innovation

- ABOUT US -

At Game Changer Charcuterie, we are driven by a passion for the countryside, fine food, and creating opportunities for education and growth. Our journey began with a love for the rich, diverse flavors of artisanal charcuterie and a desire to bring these exquisite tastes to a wider audience.

Rooted in the traditions of the countryside, we source the finest ingredients from local farms and producers, ensuring that every product reflects the highest standards of quality and sustainability. Our dedication to craftsmanship and innovation sets us apart, making us a true game changer in the world of charcuterie.

Join us at Game Changer Charcuterie and experience the perfect blend of tradition, innovation, and education. Together, we can savor the beauty of fine food, celebrate the bounty of the countryside, and create a community of lifelong learners and passionate food lovers.

Our
Mission

Our mission goes beyond creating exceptional charcuterie. We believe in the power of education and the importance of sharing knowledge. That's why we offer comprehensive training programs designed to educate and inspire the next generation of artisans.

Through hands-on workshops and expert-led courses, we provide opportunities for culinary enthusiasts and professionals alike to hone their skills and deepen their understanding of this timeless craft.

Meet the Founders

Co-Founder

Charlie Hancock

Charlie has established three successful SME companies in Pest Control, Country Services, Estates and Game Management. He graduated from Royal Agricultural University in 2011. He was previous winner of the South West Enterprise award and is the driving force behind Game Changer Charcuterie.

Co-Founder

Katherine Herbert

Kat works in global capital markets, investment strategy and raising debt and equity funds... put simply she works in finance. Her passion, however, lies in the countryside, whether it be walking the dogs, riding horses or fishing, you'll find her at her happiest in a field.

Meet the Team

Steve Williams

Steve is one of the country’s most revered charcuterie makers. He’s also a hunter, restaurant owner and co-founder of Good Game which he set up after meeting Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall on one of the first River Cottage courses, Pig in a Day. The course inspired Steve to make charcuterie professionally but in a different way – without nitrates and using only the best local meat.

Richard Summers

Rich has worked in the British meat industry for over 30 years and gained an appreciation of the finest quality British livestock and game along with an admiration for those who dedicate their time to producing it.

Drawing upon his experience as a butcher, charcutier, slaughterman and occasional stockman he has developed a forensic knowledge of ethically farmed and humanely slaughtered livestock and the importance of how these factors influence meat quality and in turn, a healthy and balanced human diet.

Rich has now become a well respected industry figure by using his vast knowledge of whole carcass butchery which has allowed him help producers develop a range of innovative, value added products ranging from cured and cooked meats, pies and ready meals, smoked meat products along with salamis and whole muscle air dried meats.

He specialises in taking a complex academic and scientific process and sophisticated practical skills and imparting them to his clients guaranteeing the very best eating quality and food safety standards.

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