As soon as you arrive in Jérome Chauveau’s delicatessen, you don’t know where to turn… There are cups and trophies everywhere. “So, I won the first departmental prize for white ham, the gold medal for white pudding with foie gras…” he begins to say. “I need to go get my list!“, then smiles the butcher and caterer from Bais (Mayenne). In 2024, the professional has received eight awards for his specialties. Something to get lost in!
“We trust”
All of his titles are proudly displayed throughout his business. At the risk of customers getting lost too? “Not necessarily, says Vincent. When you know the region, the village and the person, you trust“, assures the customer. Moreover, some are even ready to travel to come and get suppliesexplains Caroline Chauveau, stationed behind the counter. “They come from all over France, from the bottom of France itself! They come to the family, and bring the products home, to taste our specialties.“
Supporting small traders
For regulars, these rewards are also a guarantee of quality. “And above all a guarantee of admirationsays (another) Vincent. I left Paris for the countryside, and also the world of supermarkets for that of small traders. I have gained in quality of life, and in quality of food“, he smiles, his slices of galantines under his arm. Behind him, other customers crowd around. “We’re not going to stop until Christmas!“, announces Jérôme Chauveau. After the holidays, the butcher will put his titles back on the line, like every year.
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