AWARD CATEGORIES

Enter to win. There are 12 categories in total for you to enter, so really something for everyone.

Awards Winners

Equality Hero

Abbey People

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Producer of the Year

Fiona Patissiere

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Restaurant of the Year

Restaurant 22

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Food & Drink Hero

Tim Hayward

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Chef of the Year

Dan Fancett, Fancett's

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Community Hero

Diamond Hampers

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Pub / Bar of the Year

The Bell Inn, Rickinghall

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Farm Shop / Deli of the Year

Morgans Butchery

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Street Food / Pop-up of the Year

Papas Locas

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Tearoom / Coffee Shop of the Year

Pages Coffee House

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Hospitality Hero

Ben's Yard

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Sustainability Hero

Alkemy Distillery

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Equality Hero

With almost 20% of people in the UK now living in food insecurity - forced to either cut meals or go whole days without eating because they can’t access or afford food - the winner of this award is helping fight this inequality, whether via food bank, community fridge or fundraising.

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Producer of the Year

From cottage industries to large-scale manufacturers, this category is open to all producers, whether they are growing fruit and veg, brewing their own beer, roasting their own coffee, baking bread or making cakes. The winner will be driven by both a personal passion and stellar professional standards.

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Restaurant of the Year

The winner of this category will offer all-round excellence, topping the charts with its menu, drinks list, service and venue. It will be distinctive too; setting rather than following culinary trends.

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Food & Drink Hero

The winner of this award will be absolutely outstanding at what they do. Whatever food and drink role they play, what marks them out is the excellence they deliver and their willingness to champion the talents of others as well as their own.

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Chef of the Year

If you know a chef whose menus always delight and never disappoint, this is their category. The top spot will go to someone who’s pushing culinary boundaries, whether innovating with new flavours, textures, techniques or zero-waste menus, and inspiring both diners and the next generation of chefs along the way.

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Community Hero

Whether it’s raising money for a chosen charity, planting trees for numbers of tables booked or takeaways ordered, providing safe and warm spaces for people to eat or drink, or turning leftovers into meals for those in need, this category celebrates the food businesses doing great things to give back locally.

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Pub / Bar of the Year

All pubs and bars are eligible, no matter what their theme or style, but good vibes and excellent drinks are essential. There must be something which sets this venue above the rest, whether it doubles as a community hub or simply serves best-in-class beer.

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Farm Shop / Deli of the Year

We’re looking for stores which sell the highest quality local, seasonal and speciality goods, are staffed by knowledgeable and helpful teams, and provide a welcoming atmosphere too - all of which turns the weekly shop from chore to pleasure.

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Street Food / Pop-up of the Year

Open to street food vans, pop-up restaurants and kitchen takeovers, this award will go to a business which brings fun, flair and lots of flavour to the local menu, whether they’re flipping crepes, topping tacos, building Buddha bowls or scooping gelato.

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Tearoom / Coffee Shop of the Year

With our area home to numerous outstanding tearooms, coffee shops and cafes - and more opening every month - this is set to be a hotly contested category. The winner will provide excellent food, drink, service and ambiance.

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Hospitality Hero

This category shines a light on businesses across the hospitality spectrum. The winner will provide excellent customer service and a unique experience - and will always be evolving and innovating to keep loyal customers engaged and attract new audiences.

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Sustainability Hero

Open to both businesses and individuals, this category celebrates green trail-blazers within the local food industry. Whether they source solely local ingredients to curb food miles, turn leftovers into innovative dishes to combat waste or fuel their ovens via green energy, they are setting standards not only here and now, but for the future.

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