Listen in as I chat with Michael Honeysett, General Manager of Craig Cook’s Prime Quality Meats — a business widely respected for its commitment to quality, consistency, and traditional butchery.
As General Manager, Michael plays a critical role in leading the team, maintaining high standards on the bench, and ensuring the business delivers an outstanding experience for its customers every single day. His understanding of both the craft of butchery and the realities of running a successful meat business offers a valuable perspective for anyone in the trade.
In this episode, we talk with Michael about his journey in butchery, what it takes to manage and grow a high-performing shop, and how quality, leadership, and customer trust remain at the core of long‑term success.
So settle in and enjoy this conversation with Michael Honeysett from Craig Cook’s Prime Quality Meats.

Listen in as I chat with Michael Honeysett, General Manager of Craig Cook&rsquo;s Prime Quality Meats &mdash; a business widely respected for its commitment to quality, consistency, and traditional butchery. As General Manager, Michael plays a critical role in leading the team, maintaining high standards on the bench, and ensuring the business delivers an outstanding experience for its customers every single day. His understanding of both the craft of butchery and the realities of running a successful meat business offers a valuable perspective for anyone in the trade. In this episode, we talk with Michael about his journey in butchery, what it takes to manage and grow a high-performing shop, and how quality, leadership, and customer trust remain at the core of long‑term success. So settle in and enjoy this conversation with Michael Honeysett from Craig Cook&rsquo;s Prime Quality Meats.

Join Meat & Livestock Australia’s Retail Manager and Corporate Butcher Doug Piper as he chats with a variety of butchers and industry representatives as they share their thoughts and experiences on issues and events that are happening in the Australian Independent Retail Butcher channel.

Join Meat &amp; Livestock Australia’s Retail Manager and Corporate Butcher Doug Piper as he chats with a variety of butchers and industry representatives as they share their thoughts and experiences on issues and events that are happening in the Australian Independent Retail Butcher channel.

Australian Butchers‘ Guild Podcast

Join Meat & Livestock Australia’s Retail Manager and Corporate Butcher Doug Piper as he chats with a variety of butchers and industry representatives around issues and events that are happening in the Australian Independent Retail Butcher channel.