Food Reader Awards: shortlist released!

Thank you to the thousands of readers who voted in the food Reader Awards – sponsored by Mole Valley Farmers. We were overwhelmed by your passionate support of the fantastic food and drink businesses, chefs, hoteliers and retailers across the South West.

The awards will be presented on January 9th and featured in our special January/February issue.

Here’s the shortlist of nominated awards winners:

Local Food Hero (sponsored by Fermoys)
Rick Stein
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
Michael Caines

Best Restaurant (sponsored by Frobishers)
The Muset By Ronnie
Allium
Wild Garlic

Best Foodie Pub (sponsored by Darts Farm)
The Victoria Inn
The Jack In The Green
The Gurnard’s Head

Best Cafe (sponsored by Brian Wogan Coffee)
Duchy Of Cornwall Nursery Cafe
Relish
Archie Browns

Best Local Chef (sponsored by the Hartnoll Hotel)
Adam Fellows, Goodfellows
Rick Stein, The Seafood Restaurant
Dale McIntosh, Bustophers

Best Drink (sponsored by Michelmores)
Camel Valley Vineyard
Thatchers Cider
Luscombe Organic Drinks

Best Local Food Product (sponsored by Total Produce)
Mendip Moments ice cream
Baker Tom’s Bread
Trevaskis Farm’s strawberry jam

Best Foodie Hotel (sponsored by Lex PR & Marketing)
Browns Hotel
Hotel Tresanton
Combe House Hotel and Restaurant

Best Retailer
Riverford Farm Shop
Ullacombe Farm Shop
Darts Farm

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