The World Steak Challenge 2019 took place at the Round Room in Dublin following an intense day of judging by two sets of panels. With more than 300 entries from 25 different countries, this proved to be the biggest World Steak Challenge yet. Here are some of the highlights from this year's event.
Panels of expert and consumer judges gathered at Fire Restaurant in Dublin to judge this year's World Steak Challenge.
All of the entries for this year's World Steak Challenge were prepared by a team from Cosgraves (pictured with chair of judges Richie Wilson).
The butchers from Cosgraves ensured that all steaks were consistently cut before being cooked.
The steaks were cut to a 2cm thickness to ensure consistency in cooking and judging.
The team at Fire Restaurant were on hand to help keep track of the entries for this year's World Steak Challenge.
Top quality cuts were in abundance, and the expert judging panel had their work cut out to decide who deserved a Gold Medal.
The expert judging panel was made up of butchers, chefs and food technologists.
Entries had the opportunity to win a Bronze, Silver or Gold Medal, with the Gold winning entries moving onto the second round of judging.
The Lord Mayor of Dublin Paul McAuliffe popped by to examine some of the best steaks in the world.
The expert judging panel decided who won a Gold Medal, making them eligible for the second round of the process.
The consumer judging panel assessed the Gold Medal winners, with both scores added to decide who won the World's Best Steak.
Appearance was one of the criteria for judging this year's World Steak Challenge, with many judges taking the opportunity to share some quality steaks on social media.
The consumer panel of judges helped provide a rounded viewpoint to complement the expert panel.
Delegates from all over the globe gathered in the Round Room to find out who has been crowned World's Best Steak Producer 2019.
Jack's Creek and Albers collect the trophy for Best Sirloin for its pure bred grain fed wagyu.
JN Meat International won the Best Rib Eye category for its grass-fed Ayrshire.
ABP Cahir collect the award for Best Fillet for its grass-fed Angus Cross.
John Sashi-Nielsen of JN Meat International collects the World's Best Steak trophy from event director Sonia Young, Global Meat News editor Aidan Fortune and chair of judges Richie Wilson.
Jack's Creek of Australia and Albers show off the Best Sirloin award for this year's World Steak Challenge.
The team from ABP celebrate winning the Best Fillet category at the World Steak Challenge 2019.
JN Meat International's John Sashi-Nielsen shows off the World's Best Steak.
All of the category winners from the World Steak Challenge 2019.
