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Welcome to the
Essex Food & Drink Awards
We are excited to bring back to you our Essex Food & Drink Awards
Both our Living Magazine and Essex Life magazine are known for celebrating the finer aspects in life, and as part of these we wish to celebrate with you all the best in local food and drink in Essex.
These awards are held in order to celebrate quality cuisine, excellent service and innovation within the Essex food and drink industry. A panel of independent judges will select who they deem worthy of the award recognition.
The awards are free to enter.
Those selected as finalists will receive free publicity in our publications and two complimentary tickets to attend the black tie gala presentation dinner and dance where ALL winners will be announced and presented with their award.
Mike Harper
Managing Director
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Specialist Food Retailer of the Year
A farm shop, deli, butcher, wine shop or other independent specialist food retailer combining excellence in service, staff knowledge and products
Drinks Producer of the Year
A brewery, distillery, coffee roaster, or soft drinks producer combining excellence in the business and product
Pop-Up/Street Food Seller of the Year
A street or marketplace vendor offering excellent takeaway food, knowledge and service
Dining Pub / venue of the Year
A pub which is primarily known for its food or has become a food destination or a dining venue such as neighbourhood or bistro-style restaurant or bar
Restaurant of the Year
A standalone restaurant of any kind, who strive to give the best experience for the customer, value for money and have a stand out reputation
Young Chef of the Year
An individual that is displaying talent and commitment as they progress in their role of a young chef
Daily Gazette
- A12 near Colchester closed on Saturday night: Essex Police incident July 20, 2024Saturday night: The A12 in north Essex is closed in both directions between J29 and J27 near Colchester due to a police-led incident
- Ride in Essex and Hertforshire Air Ambulance's new helicopter July 20, 2024To mark the launch of the Essex and Hertfordshire Air Ambulance's latest helicopter we were invited to see the incredible work the crews do
- Colchester: Wendy's submits plans to modify High Street roof July 20, 2024It was confirmed in April that burger chain Wendy’s was taking over the former Next store, and now its bosses plan to add to the unit’s roof
- Kyle Arch is heading to America to follow his flying dream July 20, 2024A teenager from Colchester, who has just completed a business course at Suffolk New College, is heading to America to become a pilot.
- The 10 most and least expensive streets in Colchester July 20, 2024The streets boasting the most high-value homes in Colchester as well as some of the cheapest have been revealed