deliciouslyorkshire | Winners

Winner: James Mackenzie at the Pipe and Glass!

The award is presented to the person who has, in the judges’ opinion, done most to promote food and drink from the region above and beyond their own remit. This person…

• Produces outstanding, imaginative British cooking, using local and seasonal produce that reflects his surroundings and is passionate about traditional Yorkshire food
• Has his finger firmly planted on the pulse of the best in British food, sourced locally and of the best quality
• Has established a national reputation astonishingly quickly since he took over current establishment in 2006
• Together with his wife has well and truly stamped his own personality and talent on their inn
• Holds the only Michelin star to be awarded in East Yorkshire and is one of only ten pubs in the whole of the country to hold such an accolade.
• He comes with a remarkable pedigree having worked for years alongside fellow Yorkshire Michelin starred chef Andrew Pern…

Yet, within a very short time of opening his own restaurant he created his own, unique food identity.

Winner: Geo Middlemiss & Sons, Otley
Winning Product: Yorkshire Pastrami

The judges said, “This winning product stormed ahead of the rest with an innovative approach – turning Yorkshire meat  into a product not usually associated with the county and doing it exceptionally well!”

Shortlisted:
R&J Catering Butchers - Porchetta
Bolster Moor Farm Shop - Mature Cheddar and Chive Pork Sausage

Winner: Anna’s Happy Trotters
Winning Product: Belly Pork.

Appearance, flavour, texture and taste all achieved the highest possible score with the judges who said this is “Simply one of the best meats of its kind for a long time. An outstanding product.”

Shortlisted:
Trotters - Trotters 28 Day Matured Sirloin Steak
Round Green Venison - Venison Liver

Winner: Sciolti Botanical Chocolates, Brigg
Winning Product: Real Mint Thins

Confectionery category sponsored by MK, represented by Caroline Woffenden.

The judges said our winner is “A grown up chocolate which delivered heaps of clean flavour with a real freshness. And, as a good chocolate should, little was needed to be satiated. Delicious.”
And the winner is…

Shortlisted:
Sciolti Botanical Chocolates - Raspberry and Pink Peppercorn Chocolate
Anthony’s Restaurant Ltd - Rosemary and Dark Chocolate

Winner: JCS Fish
Winning Product: Skinless Boned Mint Marinated Salmon Portion

Fish and Seafood category, sponsored by Grimsby Institute, represented by Mike Dillon.

And the judges said, “Innovative, well thought out and the judges felt the winner had created a product though very difficult to get right is first class. An outstanding product”

Shortlisted:
Mackenzies Yorkshir Smokehouse - Smoked Nidderdale Trout with Lemon and Thyme
Alfred Enderby Ltd - Traditionally Smoked Haddock

Winner: Upright Steak and Ghost Ale Pie
Winning Product: Richardson’s of Woodthorpe

Prepared Food category – Savoury and Sweet Sponsored by The OPM Group, represented by Chris Ellison.

The judges said “This was a difficult category to judge with so many outstanding entries and the final shortlist was close. The judges, however, were staggered the winner could provide a product of such quality at an amazing price, clearly lovingly handmade.”

Shortlisted:
Weeton’s - Weeton’s Fish Pie
Andrew Jones Pies Ltd - The Figit

Winner: Ampleforth Abbey
Winning Product: Ampleforth Amber

Drinks category Sponsored by Welcome to Yorkshire, represented tonight by Dee Marshall.

Of the winning product they said, ”Smooth, beautifully balanced. Great for supping, cooking and a super-model in the packaging department.”

Shortlisted:
The Girl With The Golden Cup - Tea: Wrath Blend
SLOE Motion - Sloe Whisky

Winner: Cedarbarn Farm Shop
Winning Product: Brassicas

Fresh Produce category, Sponsored by Stockbridge Technology Centre, represented tonight by Graham Ward OBE.

The judges said this was “A breathtaking box of produce that not only looked wonderful but was packed with flavour. Yorkshire produce at its best. A winner to be proud of.”

Shortlisted:
W.S. Bentley (Growers) Ltd - Pea Shoots
E. Oldroyd & Sons - Fresh Yorkshire Strawberries

Winner: Yee Kwan Ltd
Winning Product: Black Sesame Seed Ice Cream

Dairy category, sponsored tonight by Booth’s, represented by Ian Jacques.

“Cosmopolitan flair, meets wonderful Yorkshire ingredients in a product with international appeal.  A well deserved winner” said the judges.

Shortlisted:
Yee Kwan Ltd - Mango Sorbet
Shepherdsd Purse Cheeses Ltd - Bells Bluemin White

Winner: Rosebud Preserves
Winning Product: Damson Jam

Herbs, Condiments, Oils and Spices, sponsored by Barclays Bank, represented by Steven Wilson.

And the judges said… this product was head and shoulders above the rest wowing the judges who declared it rich, not just in colour but in flavour too.

Shortlisted:
Kitchen Guru - Kitchen Guru Thai Green Curry
The Fruit Kitchen Ltd - Strawberry Jam

Winner: Just Desserts
Winning Product: Raspberry Franzipan tart

Bakery category. Asda are the proud sponsors of this category, represented tonight by CJ Antal-Smith.

The judges “unanimously agreed that this product was faultless in its appearance, taste and texture. Fantastic”.

Shortlisted:
PoperMaid - Liquorice Cake
The Harrogate Cake Company Ltd - Celebration Fruit Cake

Winner: The Balloon Tree Farm Shop and Cafe

Best Retailer of Regional Products. The sponsor is Fine Food Digest, represented by John Farrand.

The judges said, “A feel of a village community farm shop, friendly staff and large selection of products and fresh produce labelled ‘Grown in the Field Up the Road’.

Shortlisted:
Haley & Clifford
Fodder
Deli Central

Winner: Beadlam Grange Farm Shop & Tearoom

Best Use of Regional Produce: Cafe or Tearoom Sponsored by Yorkshire Coast College, represented by Bonny Hodge.

And the judges said of the winner; “A great café and tearoom needs to deliver great food and drink, and be supported by good service and an appealing menu. Today’s winner ticked every box and more.”

Shortlisted:
Roots Farmshop
The Yorkshire Food Company

Winner: The Butcher’s Arms, Hepworth

And the judges said… “Any supplier to tonight’s winning restaurant should be proud and honoured to see their produce in the hands of such a talented chef, served so well by staff who clearly are proud of what they do. An exceptional, all-round worthy winner who met every criteria of the award and surpassed them.”

Shortlisted:
The Black Swan at Oldstead
The Bull at Broughton

Winner: Wold Cottage, Driffield

deliciouslyorkshire Breakfast Member Award, Sponsored by Yorkshire Agricultural Society, represented by Heather Parry.

This was a close run race, “As the standard of breakfast continues to rise, this is now one of the most difficult categories to judge. The finalists were pipped at the post by a breakfast rich in variety, with a wealth of local and home grown produce and passion in the attention to every detail for their guests.”

Shortlisted:
Low Penhowe
The Inn at Hawnby

Winner: Yee Kwan Ltd, Sheffield

The judges felt this was best submission in this category as it ticked all the boxes with sustainability and innovation standing out. The judges felt clearly there is a lot of passion behind this product.

Shortlisted:
Herb Fed
Woodhead the Baker

Winner: The Yorkshire Crisp Company Ltd, Sheffield

Export Award – The Sponsor is our partner UKTI, represented by Gail Leathley.

For the judges it wasn’t just the detail in the entry that impressed.  “This company is promoting a whole identity and everything about it says Yorkshire and no opportunity is missed”.

Shortlisted:
Zeina Foods Ltd

Winner: ProperMaid, Huddersfield

Outstanding Newcomer. Sponsored by Montpelier Professional

The judges had great difficulty whittling down the 42 eligible companies to a shortlist of just three.  Our winner is forward-thinking and has achieved great things in just a few short years, including winning a deliciouslyorkshire award last year and a listing at Asda.

Shortlisted:
The Chilli Jam Man
Lottie Shaw’s

Winner: Anna’s Happy Trotters
Winning Product: Pork Belly

deliciouslyorkshire Supreme Product award sponsored by The Proudfoot Group, represented tonight by Valarie Aston. Award given by Rosemary Shrager

This award has been chosen by our expert team of judges, from the winning products in all the other categories.  It is quite simply the best of the best described by our panel as having an…

• Amazing smell
• Fantastic flavour
• Great texture
• A great example of Yorkshire farming