THE finalists in the Sussex Food and Drink Awards 2018 have been revealed after an eight-month judging process, supported by a record 15,000 public votes.
The award will take place on February 7 at the Amex Stadium, hosted by awards patron Sally Gunnell and the BBC’s Danny Pike, where the winners will be revealed and receive their trophies.
Now in its 12th year, the awards are all about supporting and boosting farmers, food and drink producers and the outlets that use and sell local fare.
Sussex farmer and Nuffield scholar, William Goodwin, who is chairman of the judges, said: “We have such an exciting grand finalists line up this year, offering an impressive range of first class, diverse businesses from across the county.
“The competition was really tough this year and the 30 grand finalists, 19 from West Sussex, six from East Sussex and five from Brighton, should feel immensely proud of making it through to this final stage in the competition. Sussex’s reputation continues to grow and is now considered one of the leading regions in the UK for producing superb food and drink.”
AWARDS
Sussex Food Producer of the Year, sponsored by Southern Co-op
Bookham Harrison Farms, Rudgwick
Just Brownies, Shipley
Lighthouse Bakery & School, Robertsbridge
The Raw Chocolate Company, Henfield
The Real Pie Company, Crawley
Sussex Drink Producer of the Year, sponsored by Natural PR with support from The Pass at South Lodge Hotel
Brighton Gin, Brighton and Hove
Ridgeview Wine Estate, Ditchling Common,
Wobblegate, Bolney
Sussex Food Shop of the Year, sponsored by Wealden District Council
Plaw Hatch Farm Shop, Sharpthorne
Rushfields Farm Shop, Poynings
The Sussex Produce Company, Steyning,
Sussex Butcher of the Year, co-sponsored by RP Meats Wholesale Ltd
Archers of Westfield, Westfield
Garlic Wood Butchery, Steyning
New Street Butchers and Deli, Horsham
Sussex Farmers Market of the Year, sponsored by Harvey’s Brewery
Chichester Farmers Market
Shoreham Farmers Market
Steyning Farmers Market
Sussex Eating Experience of the Year, sponsored by Blakes Foods
64 Degrees, Brighton and Hove
The Artisan Bakehouse, Ashurst
The Parsons Table, Arundel
Sussex Newcomer of the Year, co-sponsored by Kreston Reeves and Sussex Food and Drink Network
etch., Brighton and Hove
The Parsons Table, Arundel
Greyhound Brewery, West Chiltington
Young Sussex Farmer of the Year, Plumpton College in association with Farmers Weekly
Christopher Appleton, Arlington
Luke Spalding, Ditchling Common
Jack Stilwell, Forestside
Sussex Street Food of the Year, sponsored by Horsham Time Well Spent with support from Food Rocks and super chefs Steven Edwards and Ian Swainson
Garlic Wood Farm, Steyning
Jah Jyot, Southwater
Pig and Jacket, Lewes
Sussex Young Chef of the Year, sponsored by Sodexo Prestige with support from super chef Matt Gillan
George Boarer from etch., Brighton
Michael Notman-Watt from 64 Degrees, Brighton
Michael Sutherland, The Star Inn, Alfriston
For more information about the awards and banquet ticket sales go to: sussexfoodawards.biz
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