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.
_________________________________________________
Newcomer of the Year, sponsored by Midcounties Co-operative
- Chocolat of Tewkesbury, Tewkesbury
- Cotswold Hills Wine, Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester
- Wholly Gelato, Elmore
__________________________________________________
Local Tea/Coffee Shop of the Year
- Blockley Café, Blockley
- Martha's Coffee House, Moreton-in-Marsh
- The Roastery Coffee House, Quedgeley
__________________________________________________
Best Independent Retailer, sponsored by Folk2Folk
- Andy Creese Butchers, Newent
- Taste of the Country, Shipston-on-Stour
- The Orchard Deli, Quedgeley
__________________________________________________
Best Farm Shop, sponsored by Royal Agricultural University
- Court Farm Shop, Cheltenham
- Jesse Smith, Cirencester
- Vegetable Matters, Ebrington
__________________________________________________
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
__________________________________________________
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
__________________________________________________
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
__________________________________________________
Best Local Supplier/Producer, sponsored by Steepleton by PegasusLife
- Cotswold Gold, Broadway
- Todenham Manor Farm, Moreton-in-Marsh
- Tubby Tom's, Hartpury
__________________________________________________
Best Local Food & Drink Initiative
- Broadway Food Festival; Annual event, Broadway
- Deya Brewery; Food Truck & Taproom Weekends, Cheltenham
- Dunkertons Cider; Apple Day, Cheltenham
__________________________________________________
Sustainability Initiative of the Year
- Beeswax Wrap Company; Clingfilm alternative, Nailsworth
- Loose; Eliminating package waste, Stroud
- Sixways Wine Bar; Plastic free bar, Cheltenham
__________________________________________________
Best Cotswold Pub, sponsored by NFU Mutual
- The Boat Inn, Ashleworth
- The Ebrington Arms, Ebrington
- The Swan, Staunton
__________________________________________________
Family Dining Award
- The Golden Cross Inn, Cirencester
- The Polo Pub at Foston's Ash, Stroud
- Wild Garlic, Nailsworth
__________________________________________________
Customer Service Award
- The Forest Bakehouse, Longhope
- Tierra & Mar, Cirencester
- Waghornes Butchers, Prestbury
__________________________________________________
Restaurant of the Year, sponsored by Peter Hickman Hairdressers
- Lumière, Cheltenham
- Prithvi, Cheltenham
- The Coconut Tree, Cheltenham
__________________________________________________
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
__________________________________________________
2019 Cotswold Food & Drink Hero, sponsored by Hazlewoods
To be announced on the night...
__________________________________________________
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.