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...
Find out more about the sponsors of the food and drink awards.