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.