Meet the team

GARY THOMPSON

Gary Thompson

The Squealing Pig, Brisbane, QLD

Gary Thompson

The Squealing Pig, Brisbane, QLD

‍When did you become a butcher & why?
I became a butcher at 14 years 6 months straight out of school, I just knew I wanted to be a butcher at about 10 years old.

Why do you want to be a part of the Australian Butcher Team for WBC 2025?
Why wouldn’t you want to be a part of the team? For me, to take it to the next step with a lot more time and training going into Paris, I think what the team will provide in 2025 will be next level now we know what to expect.

Being a butcher, what’s your favourite thing to take home from the shop and cook for yourself?
A dirty big O.P. rib fillet

What’s the hardest thing about being a butcher?
Working weekends when all your mates are playing golf and heading away for the weekends.

What’s your favourite thing to do when you’re not at work?
Relax and go out for a nice lunch with the wife.

The customer is always right – yes or no?
If they say so…

Can you speak French?
No!

Favourite French food?
Croquembouche.

MEDIA ENQUIRIES

marketing@theaustralianbutcherteam.au

LINKS

Gary Carves His Way to World Silver

Burpengary Butcher to Carve Up Competition in World

‘Meat Olympics’: Aussie butchers prepare to do battle with world’s best