Revealed: The finalists of the Cotswold Life Food & Drink Awards 2019
Tables laid out for guests at the 'Oscars' of the food world, held in The Centaur at Cheltenham Racecourse, event partner of the awards. - Credit: © Thousand Word Media
Thank you to everyone who entered and congratulations to our worthy finalists. We look forward to seeing you all at the awards ceremony at Cheltenham Racecourse on Monday, July 8
Our finalists have been announced and you can join us to celebrate. Tickets are available now to purchase at the special early-bird offer of £80 + VAT. Offer ends at 5pm on May 24, 2019. Tickets are limited and bookings are non-amendable, non-refundable and allocated on a first come, first served basis. Tickets must be paid in advance of May 24, 2019 for the early-bird price. Price will be £90 + VAT thereafter. By purchasing a ticket you are adhering to the terms and conditions found at foodawards.cotswoldlife.co.uk.
To book your tickets, call 01242 265897 or email cotswoldlifeevents@archant.co.uk.
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Newcomer of the Year, sponsored by Midcounties Co-operative
- Chocolat of Tewkesbury, Tewkesbury
- Cotswold Hills Wine, Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester
- Wholly Gelato, Elmore
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Local Tea/Coffee Shop of the Year
- Blockley Café, Blockley
- Martha's Coffee House, Moreton-in-Marsh
- The Roastery Coffee House, Quedgeley
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Best Independent Retailer, sponsored by Folk2Folk
- Andy Creese Butchers, Newent
- Taste of the Country, Shipston-on-Stour
- The Orchard Deli, Quedgeley
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Best Farm Shop, sponsored by Royal Agricultural University
- Court Farm Shop, Cheltenham
- Jesse Smith, Cirencester
- Vegetable Matters, Ebrington
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Food Product of the Year, sponsored by the Royal Three Counties Show
- Blackberry & Apple Jam, Kitchen Garden Foods, Stroud
- Roast Potato Oil, Ross & Ross Food, Chipping Norton
- Black Truffle Mayonnaise, TruffleHunter, South Cerney
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Drinks Product of the Year, sponsored by Broadway Luxury
- Juneberry Gin Liqueur, Pershore Juneberries, Pershore
- Vintage Cider, Priors Tipple, Stanway
- Rosé 2017, Woodchester Valley Winery, Stroud
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Free From Product of the Year
- All About Citra, Big River Brew Co., Cirencester
- Gluten-Free Sticky Lemon Pudding, Cotswold Pudding Company, Cirencester
- GiFt Gluten Free Bread, Hobbs House Bakery, Chipping Sodbury
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Best Local Supplier/Producer, sponsored by Steepleton by PegasusLife
- Cotswold Gold, Broadway
- Todenham Manor Farm, Moreton-in-Marsh
- Tubby Tom's, Hartpury
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Best Local Food & Drink Initiative
- Broadway Food Festival; Annual event, Broadway
- Deya Brewery; Food Truck & Taproom Weekends, Cheltenham
- Dunkertons Cider; Apple Day, Cheltenham
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Sustainability Initiative of the Year
- Beeswax Wrap Company; Clingfilm alternative, Nailsworth
- Loose; Eliminating package waste, Stroud
- Sixways Wine Bar; Plastic free bar, Cheltenham
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Best Cotswold Pub, sponsored by NFU Mutual
- The Boat Inn, Ashleworth
- The Ebrington Arms, Ebrington
- The Swan, Staunton
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Family Dining Award
- The Golden Cross Inn, Cirencester
- The Polo Pub at Foston's Ash, Stroud
- Wild Garlic, Nailsworth
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Customer Service Award
- The Forest Bakehouse, Longhope
- Tierra & Mar, Cirencester
- Waghornes Butchers, Prestbury
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Restaurant of the Year, sponsored by Peter Hickman Hairdressers
- Lumière, Cheltenham
- Prithvi, Cheltenham
- The Coconut Tree, Cheltenham
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Chef of the Year, sponsored by John Morgan Partnership Ltd
- Charles Smith, Lords of the Manor, Upper Slaughter
- Jon Howe, Lumière, Cheltenham
- Niall Keating, Whatley Manor Hotel, Malmesbury
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2019 Cotswold Food & Drink Hero, sponsored by Hazlewoods
To be announced on the night...
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For full details about the awards visit our dedicated awards website by clicking here.
See our finalists and winners from Cotswold Life Food & Drink Awards 2018 here.
