The 2017 Hampshire Life Food & Drink Awards are almost here, with the ceremony taking place at The Elvetham Hotel on 22 November. We’re delighted to announce our finalists…

Click here to find out more about the awards. In association with Two Guys. See all our category sponsors here.

Want to attend the Awards? Click here for all the ticket details!

Newcomer of the Year

Sponsored by Shorefield Holidays

• The Hiltonbury Farmhouse, Eastleigh

• Lymington Seafood Festival

• The Red Lion, Odiham

Tea/Coffee Shop of the Year

Sponsored by J&S Fresh Fish

• The Docks Coffee House, Southampton

• Ewe and I Tearoom, Weyhill

• Minstead Village Shop

Best Independent Retailer

• Sundae’s Child, Romsey

• Luc Purveyor of Fine Foods, Romsey

• Uptons of Bassett, Southampton

Food Product of the Year

Sponsored by Dutton Gregory Solicitors

• Fiona Hill Real Food, Barton on Sea (Pies)

• Boozy Bakers, Denmead (Cupcakes)

• Sundae’s Child, Romsey (Ice cream)

Drinks Product of the Year

Sponsored by Conquest Fine Bespoke Furniture

• Hattingley Valley, Lower Wield (Entice Dessert Wine)

• Gorilla Spirits Co., Four Marks (Silverback Gin)

• Dancing Cows, Lymington (Lymington Gin)

Best Local Supplier/Producer

Sponsored by Bartlett & Butcher

• Lisa’s Larder, Milford on Sea

• Sundae’s Child, Romsey

• The Baker Boys, Hook

Pub of the Year

Sponsored by Berry Bros. & Rudd

• The Three Tuns, Romsey

• The King’s Head, Hursley

• The Shoe, Exton

Restaurant of the Year

Sponsored by Westchem

• The Oxford Brasserie, Southampton

• The Elderflower, Lymington

• The Montagu Arms, Beaulieu

Chef of the Year

Sponsored by Evolve Hospitality

• Andrew Taylor-Rose, The Oxford Brasserie, Southampton

• Andrew Du Bourg, The Elderflower, Lymington

• Matthew Tomkinson, The Montagu Arms, Beaulieu

Customer Service Award

Sponsored by Don’s Doors

• The Elderflower, Lymington

• The Montagu Arms, Beaulieu

• The Docks Coffee House, Southampton

Family Dining Award

Sponsored by Jonathan Terry

• The Shoe, Exton

• Dim T, Winchester

• Bourne Valley Inn, St Mary Bourne

2017 Hampshire Food Hero

Sponsored by Two Guys Kitchens

• To be revealed on the night….

Main graphic made with canva.com.