Alcoholic Beverages

Sponsored by Hatchers Solicitors

Damson Liqueur - Tipsy Fruit Gins - Worcestershire

The Judges said:
It has a great aroma
It is smooth and fruity
It has a lovely rich colour.

Website: www.tipsage.co.uk
On Sale in the LOCAL FOOD STORE and at the FOOD STORE ONLINE.

Bakery and Confectionery

Sponsored by Kerry Ingredients

Vanilla Fudge - Cake Aspirations - Herefordshire

 The Judges said:
It was clearly made with high quality ingredients
It has a homemade rustic look
It has a soft, smooth and creamy texture which melts in the mouth.

Website: www.cakeaspirations.co.uk

 On Sale in the LOCAL FOOD STORE .

Condiments and Preserves

Sponsored by Campden BRI

Sweet Pickled Red Cabbage - Kit’s Kitchen - Worcestershire

The Judges said:
It has a lovely balance of sweet and sour
It has a nice vibrant colour and a lovely crunch.

Website: www.kitskitchen.co.uk

Dairy

Sponsored by Avrion

Honeycomb Ice Cream - Just Rachel Quality Desserts - Herefordshire

The Judges said:
It has great depth of flavour,
a creamy super smooth texture
and is devilishly luxurious.

Website: www.justrachel.com

Desserts

Sponsored by Sirane

Sticky Toffee Pudding - Lodge Farm Kitchen - Herefordshire

The Judges said:
It is a classic dessert
It has a good colour
It is light and moist with  a rich flavour.

Website: www.lodgefarmkitchen.co.uk

Fresh Meat and Poultry

Sponsored by EBLEX / BPEX

Free Range Bronze Turkey - Attwell Farm - Worcestershire

The Judges said:
It has a wonderful, natural flavour
Is a perfect specimen of the breed
Is succulent and moist.

Website: www.attwellfarm.com

Prepared Foods

Sponsored by The Midcounties
Co-operative

Just Crisps with Black Pepper & Sea Salt - Just Crisps - Staffordshire

The Judges said:
It tasted natural
It is a gourmet product
It as an ideal crispness and bite.

Website: www.justcrisps.co.uk

On Sale in the LOCAL FOOD STORE .

Prepared Meats

Sponsored by Aardvark Illustration and Design

Sri Lankan Black Lamb Curry - The Cotswold Traiteur - Gloucestershire

The Judges said:
It is attractive, unusual and different
It has a lovely aroma
It is very moreish and authentic.

Website: www.cotswoldtraiteur.co.uk

Soft Drinks

Sponsored by Hilton Hotels

Cox's Orange Pippin - Jus - Herefordshire

The Judges said:
It is fresh, crisp and refreshing
It is a lovely summer drink
It's natural flavour is just like biting into an apple.

Website: www.jusapples.co.uk

On Sale in the LOCAL FOOD STORE.

Best Retailer

Sponsored by Service Science

Legges of Bromyard - Herefordshire

The Judges said:
The staff were friendly, helpful, knowlegeable and passionate.
An excellent example of a food retailer committed to the provision and promotion of high quality local products.

Website: www.leggesofbromyard.com

Best Hospitality Provider

Sponsored by Service Science

The Mill Race - Herefordshire

The Judges said:
It had an exciting contemporary 'local' menu
A relaxed atmosphere in a very picturesque setting.
Rarely seen commitment to using this level of local produce.

Website: www.millrace.info

Special Award: GROW

Sponsored by Graphics and Print

Coopers Gourmet Sausage Rolls – Shropshire

The Judges said they felt this business was a winner because:
They were extremely focused and driven to succeed
They have a controlled and considered expansion plan
They are very clear of the market where their products are sold.

Special Award: INNOVATE

Sponsored by Shropshire Food Enterprise Centre

Story Brands - Staffordshire

The Judges felt this company should win as they:
Demonstrated excellent all round innovation
Had a strong point of difference
Were relentless and enthusiastic about getting it right.

Website: www.storybrands.co.uk

Special Award: EXCEL

Sponsored by APC Overnight

Alpha Design and Marketing - Shropshire

The Judges felt this business stood out as winners because:
They had an excellent business model
They had a mix of clients both large and small
They excelled by launching their own food brand.

Website: www.alphaontrac.co.uk

Special Award: TASTE

Honeycomb Ice Cream

Just Rachel Quality Desserts

Website: www.justrachel.com