In a glittering awards ceremony on 26 October, guests gathered at The Midland Hotel, Manchester, to celebrate the good and the great from the regions food and drink industry. Here we announce the winners…

Cheshire Life Restaurant of the Year

Sponsored by Hunters Gin

Judges were looking for a restaurant in Cheshire which offered the best dining experience including food, décor and service. Find out who won...

Lancashire Life Restaurant of the Year

Sponsored by Whitehouse Event Crockery

Judges were looking for a restaurant in Lancashire which offered the best dining experience including food, décor and service. Find out who won...

Cheshire Life Hotel Restaurant of the Year

Sponsored by Brynteg Holiday Home Park

This category enables our numerous hotel restaurants to stand out from the crowd. Judges were looking for looking for venues that offered a sublime dining experience with fantastic food, drink and superb service. Find out who won...

Lancashire Life Hotel Restaurant of the Year

Sponsored by Total Food Service

This category enables our numerous hotel restaurants to stand out from the crowd. Judges were looking for venues that offered a sublime dining experience with fantastic food, drink and superb service. Find out who won...

Cheshire Life Dining Pub of the Year

Sponsored by Stephensons

This category aimed to celebrate your favourite pub in Cheshire – one that served good beer, great food and gave guests a warm welcome. Find out who won...

Lancashire Life Dining Pub of the Year

Sponsored by Fiddlers Crisps

This category aimed to celebrate your favourite pub in Lancashire - one that served good beer, great food and gave guests a warm welcome. Find out who won...

Manchester Restaurant of the Year

Sponsored by Laytons

Judges were looking for a restaurant in Manchester city centre which offered the best dining experience including food, décor and service. Find out who won...

North West Independent Retailer of the Year

Sponsored by NFU

Nominees for this category were your favourite delis, farm shops, bakers or food retailers who you thought deserved this accolade. Find out who won...

Lake District Hotel Restaurant of the Year

Sponsored by Robinsons Wine Division

Judges were looking for a hotel in the Lakes that offered outstanding accommodation, fantastic facilities and food plus amazing customer service. Find out who won...

North West Product of the Year

Sponsored By Farrow and Ball

This category aimed to celebrate your favourite food or drink product – whether made by a Cheshire/Lancashire farmer, producer, retailer or manufacturer. Find out who won...

Lakeland Dining Excellence of the Year

Sponsored By The Linen Group

Judges were looking for an establishment that showcased the finest food in the Lakes – whether a pub, restaurant or hotel. Find out who won...

North Wales Dining Excellence of the Year

Sponsored by Orsom Cheese

Nominees for this category were establishments that showcased the finest food in North Wales – whether a pub, restaurant or hotel. Find out who won...

Cheshire Life Food Hero of the Year

Sponsored by Creamline Dairies

Nominees for this category were those who have made a lasting contribution to the food and drink community. It could be a celebrity, a critic, a barman, waiter or farmer, that goes the extra mile to make a difference to our local food and drink in Cheshire. Find out who won...

Lancashire Life Food Hero of the Year

Sponsored by NFU

Nominees for this category were those who have made a lasting contribution to the food and drink community. It could be a celebrity, a critic, a barman, waiter or farmer, that goes the extra mile to make a difference to our local food and drink in Lancashire? Find out who won...

Chef of the Year

Sponsored by Robinsons Brewery

The winner of this category is someone who has devoted themselves to the cause of serving the best possible food within the region. Find out who won...

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