The first Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards, sponsored by Café Nucleus, saw businesses from across Kent's hospitality industry recognised for their incredible achievements.
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The awards will return this autumn to shine a spotlight on even more rising stars, industry trendsetters and unsung food heroes - for now, you can take a look at this year's deserving winners...
Beverage Producer of the Year
WINNER
Say It With Gin, Ashford
Runners up: Canterbury Cider and Moot Brewery, Halling
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Chef of the Year
WINNER
Ben Beatty at Ben’s Kitchen, Tonbridge
Runners up: Andy Holden of The Cave, Faversham and Patrick Hill of Thackeray's Tunbridge Wells
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Farm Shop / Deli of the Year
WINNER
Perry Court Farm, Ashford
Runners up: Brambledown Farm Shop, Sheppey and Macknade, Faversham
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Food & Drink Hero
WINNER
Soraya of Mumma Soraya, Medway
Runners up: Josie and Sarah of A Better Plaice, Maidstone and Peter of The Bearded Foodie, Dartford
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Food Bank of the Year
WINNER
Maya's Community Support Centre, Herne Bay
Runners up:Community Cupboard, West Kingsdown and Gillingham Street Angels
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Food Producer of the Year
WINNER
Lower Ladysden Farm, Goudhurst
Runners up: Korker Sausages, Cranbrook and Simply Ice Cream, Ashford
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Kent Hospitality Champion
WINNER
Scott of Larry's Mobile Bar, Chatham
Runners up: Wendy of The Queen's Head, Kingsnorth and Martin of George & Dragon, Tonbridge
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Hotel of the Year
WINNER
The Cave, Faversham
Runners up: Port Lympne Hotel, Hythe and The Sun Inn, Faversham
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Pub / Bar of the Year
WINNER
Queen's Head, Sutton Valence
Runners up: The Plough, Langley and Three Sisters, Rainham
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Restaurant of the Year
WINNER
Kebbells, Broadstairs
Runners up: Ela Kendro, Gillingham and Rosemont, Folkestone
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Street Food / Pop Up of the Year
WINNER
Bun Buddies, Ashford
Runners up: Mumma Soraya, Medway and Barritos, Iwade
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Tearoom / Coffee Shop of the Year
WINNER
Heart of Higham, Gravesend
Runners up: Bethany's Cafe, Westgate and Coffee Corner, Ashford
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