The evening of Sunday, May 18th saw the great and the good of Bristol’s food and drink scene all coming together in the Eat Drink Bristol Fashion tipis on Queen Square to find out who would be taking home the prizes in this year’s Bristol Good Food Awards.
The awards were decided in a two-stage process: the shortlist for each category created based on public votes, and the winners decided based on subsequent visits from members of the Bristol Good Food Awards judging panel.
On the night, attendees were treated to a three course meal both cooked and served by City of Bristol College students, accompanied by a selection of wines provided by Enotria.
Many thanks go to Nicholas Wylde Jewellery Designer and Goldsmiths who sponsored the Bristol Good Food Awards, along with Almondsbury Garden Centre who sponsored the Local Producers’ Awards.
It was great to see some new winners in this year’s awards – congratulations to everyone who took home a prize!
The winners of the 2014 Bristol Good Food Awards are as follows…
LOCAL PRODUCER AWARDS
Best Local Cheese: White Lake Cheeses
Best Local Charcuterie: Castellanos
Best Local Pies: Lovett Pies
Best Local Condiment: In A Pickle
Best Local Preserve: Snowdrop Cottage
Best Local Oils and Sauces: Bath Harvest
Best Local Bakery: East Bristol Bakery
Best Local Cakes: Joe’s Bakery
Best Local Confectionery: Zara’s Chocolates
Best Local Non-Alcoholic Drink: Bradley’s Juice
Best Local Cider: Orchard Pig
Best Local Beer: Wild Beer Co
Best Local Wine: Dunleavy Vineyards
Best Local Spirit: Bramley & Gage
Best Local Grower: The Community Farm
Best Local Meat: The Story Group
Best Local Butcher: Rare Meat Butchers of Southville
Best Local Farm Shop: Radford Mill Farm Shop
RESTAURANT, CAFE AND DELI AWARDS (sponsored by Nicholas Wylde and supported by the Wine and Spirit Education Trust)
Best Express/Takeaway:
Highly commended: Friska
Winner: Bagel Boy
Best Mediterranean:
Highly commended: Lido
Winner: Souk Kitchen
Best Family Friendly:
Highly commended: Bocabar
Winner: The Swan, Almondsbury
Best Chain (sponsored by EasyPreOrders):
Highly commended: Bill’s
Winner: Thali Cafe
Best Deli:
Highly commended: Arch House Deli
Winner: Divino Deli
Best Pub Food (sponsored by Pyramid Catering Equipment):
Highly commended: The Bird In Hand
Winner: The Kensington Arms
Best Fine Dining Wine List:
Highly commended: Hotel du Vin
Winner: The Second Floor at Harvey Nichols
Best Wine List (sponsored by Wine & Spirit Education Trust):
Highly commended: RockFish Grill
Winner: Flinty Red
Best British:
Highly commended: Chin! Chin! Bar & Kitchen
Winner: The TownHouse
Best Italian (sponsored by Enotria):
Highly commended: Al Bacio
Winner: Rosemarino
Best French:
Highly commended: Glassboat
Winner: Wilks
Best Asian:
Highly commended: Surakhan
Winner: Koh Thai Tapas
Best Indian:
Highly commended: Myristica
Winner: Meluha
Best Front Of House (sponsored by Wine & Spirit Education Trust):
Highly commended: Rosemarino
Winner: The Bird in Hand
Best Vegetarian:
Highly commended: Falafel King
Winner: Romy’s Kitchen
Best Alfresco:
Highly commended: Beeses
Winner: Lido
Best Burger (sponsored by The Story Group):
Highly commended: Atomic Burger
Winner: Grillstock
Best Cafe Food:
Highly commended: The Station Kitchen
Winner: No. 12 Easton
Best Breakfast:
Highly commended: Zazu’s Kitchen
Winner: Rosemarino
Best Gluten Free:
Highly commended: Pizza Provencale
Winner: The TownHouse
Best Pizza:
Highly commended: A Cappella
Winner: La Grotta
Best Supporter of Local Produce (sponsored by A. David & Co):
Highly commended: Poco
Winner: The Ethicurean
Best Seafood:
Highly commended: Wallfish Bistro
Winner: RockFish Grill
Best Sunday Lunch:
Highly commended: Rose of Denmark
Winner: Brace & Browns
Best Tapas:
Highly commended: Poco
Winner: Bravas
Best Modern European:
Highly commended: Riverstation
Winner: Flinty Red
Lifetime Achievement Award
Winner: Chris Wicks
Best Ambassador For Bristol Food (sponsored by Wogan Coffee):
Special mention: Lorna Knapman
Winner: Adrian Kirikmaa
Best Newcomer (sponsored by Sanderson Weatherall):
Highly commended: Wallfish Bistro
Winner: The Ox
Best Chef (sponsored by Workbrands):
Highly commended: Louise McCrimmon, Harvey Nichols Second Floor Restaurant
Winner: Josh Eggleton, The Pony & Trap
Best Restaurant (sponsored by Nicholas Wylde):
Highly commended: Wilks
Winner: Casamia