The six weeks of voting are over, and the finalists in the 2014 Bristol Good Food Awards have now been announced! Members of the public were asked to vote for their top food and drink picks in a wide range of categories, using both online votes and paper voting forms.
It is now the task of the judges to make their final decisions as to who should be crowned the winner from the shortlisted businesses in each category. This year, the judging panel is once again led by Angela Mount, and also includes the following judges:
- Xanthe Clay (food columnist, The Telegraph)
- Richard Bertinet (BBC Food Champion)
- Martin Blunos (chef & broadcaster)
- Sam Moody (Michelin starred chef, The Bath Priory)
- Susy Atkins (wine writer and broadcaster)
- Barbora Stiess (The Devilled Egg Kitchen Academy)
- Rachel Demuth (writer and owner of Demuth’s Cookery School)
- Hrishikesh Desai (Head chef, Lucknam Park Cookery School)
- Jenny Chandler (food writer)
- Dhruv Baker (winner, BBC MasterChef)
- Chris Staines (Michelin starred chef, The Allium Brasserie)
- Clare Hargreaves (food writer and director at Feast With A Chef)
- Charlie Digney (owner of the King William and Garrick’s Head in Bath)
- Larkin Cen (finalist, BBC MasterChef)
- and me!
Each of the venues shortlisted will be visited by the judges, acting as mystery diners. In the local producers’ categories, the judges will determine the winners through a blind tasting session at the Bristol Royal Marriott Hotel on April 22. All of the results will be announced at the Gala Awards Evening, which will be held at Eat Drink Bristol Fashion on May 18.
And so…the finalists. It’s a long list, with plenty of new names since last year. Good luck to all finalists!
Restaurants, Cafes, Pubs and Delis Awards 2014 (Sponsored by Nicholas Wylde, and supported by Wine and Spirit Education Trust)
Best Restaurant (Sponsored by Nicholas Wylde)
Casamia
Cherry Duck Harbourside Bistro
Flinty Red
Glassboat
Lido
Rosemarino
Souk Kitchen
The Pony & Trap
Wallfish Bistro
Wilks
Best Chef (Sponsored by Workbrands)
Al Bacio – Felice Saviano
Brace & Browns – Christian Abbott
Cherry Duck Harbourside Bistro – Jack Bain
Lido – Freddy Bird
River Grille – Matt Lord
Second Floor Restaurant – Louise McCrimmon
The Pony & Trap – Josh Eggleton
The Pump House – Toby Gritten
Wallfish Bistro – Seldon Curry
Wilks – James Wilkins
Best Newcomer
Bells Diner
Grillstock
Koh Thai Tapas
Meluha
Romy’s Kitchen
Somerset House
The Ox
The Station kitchen
Volunteer Tavern
Wallfish Bistro
Best Fine Dining Wine List
Berwick Lodge
Hotel du Vin
Second Floor Restaurant
The Pump House
Wilks
Best Wine List (Sponsored by Wine & Spirit Education Trust)
Cherry Duck Harbourside Bistro
Delmonico
Flinty Red
Prego
Rockfish Grill
Best British
Chin! Chin! Bar & Kitchen
Somerset House
The Cowshed
The Star & Dove
The Townhouse
Best Italian (Sponsored by Enotria)
Al Bacio
Cibo Ristorante
Piccolino
Prego
Rosemarino
Best French
Brasserie Blanc
Cote Brasserie
Glassboat
Hotel du Vin
Wilks Restaurant
Best Asian
Koh Thai Tapas
Surakhan
Thai Edge
Wongs Chinese Restaurant
Yume
Best Indian
4500 Miles From Deli
Meluha
Myristica
Romy’s Kitchen
Thali Cafe
Best Front of House (Sponsored by Wine & Spirit Education Trust)
A cappella
Bird In Hand
Giraffe
Glassboat
Lido
Piccolino
Riverstation
Rosemarino
Somerset House
The Swan Hotel (Almondsbury)
Best Vegetarian
Biblos
Falafel King
Maitreya Social
The Thali Café
Romy’s Kitchen
Best Gluten Free
Boston Tea Party
Pizza Provencale
Primrose Cafe
The Townhouse
Windmill Hill City Farm
Best Alfresco
Beese’s Bar & Tea Gardens
Lido
Piccolino
Riverstation
The Olive Shed
Best Burger (Sponsored by The Story Group)
Atomic Burger
Grillstock
The Burger Joint
The Hobgoblin
The Station Kitchen
Best Cafe Food
Chin! Chin! Bar & Kitchen
Folk House Kitchen
No12 Easton
Primrose Cafe
The Station Kitchen
Best Breakfast
Boston Tea Party
Lounges
Rosemarino
Souk Kitchen
Zazu’s Kitchen
Best Supporter Local Produce (Sponsored by A. David & Co)
Poco
River Cottage Canteen
Source Food Hall & Café
The Ethicurean
The Spotted Cow
Best Modern European
Bell’s Diner
Delmonico
Flinty Red
Riverstation
The Office Bar & Grill
Best Tapas
Brace & Brown
Bravas
Koh Thai Tapas
Poco
The Office Bar & Grill
Best Express/Takeaway
Bagel Boy
Biblos
Falafel King
Friska
Taka Taka
Best Mediterranean
Bravas
Lido
Poco
Souk Kitchen
The Olive Shed
Best Family Friendly
A cappella
Bocabar
Giraffe
The Swan Hotel (Almondsbury)
The Victoria Park
Best Chain (Sponsored by EasyPreOrders)
Bill’s
Boston Tea Party
Cote Brasserie
Thali Cafe
The Lounges
Best Deli
Arch House
Chandos Deli
Divino Deli
Source Food Hall & Cafe
The Mall Deli
Best Seafood
Lock Fyne
Noa Japanese
Prosecco
The Rockfish Grill
Wallfish Bistro
Best Pub Food (Sponsored by Pyramid Catering Equipment)
Bird In Hand
The Kensington Arms
The King’s Arms
The Lion
Volunteer Tavern
Best Sunday Lunch
Brace & Browns
The Bank Tavern
The Lansdown
The Pumphouse
The Rose of Denmark
Volunteer Tavern
Best Ambassador for Bristol Food (Sponsored by Wogan Coffee)
Adrian Kirikmaa – City of Bristol College
Barney Haughton – Square Food Foundation
Danielle Coombs – Bishopston Supper Club
Grillstock
Josh Eggleton – The Pony & Trap / Eat Drink Bristol Fashion
Lorna Knapman – Love Food Festival
Mark Taylor – Crumbs Magazine
Peter Sanchez-Iglesias – Casamia
Phil Haughton – The Better Food Company
Pieminister
Bristol Good Food Awards Local Producers (Sponsored by Almondsbury Garden Centre)
Best Local Cheese
Godminster
Homewood Cheese
White Lake Cheeses
Best Local Charcuterie
Castellanos
Native Breeds
Trealy Farm
Best Local Pies
Clarke’s Pies
Lovett Pies
Pieminister
Best Local Condiment
In A Pickle
The Chilli Alchemist
Upton Cheyney Chilli Farm
Best Local Preserve
In A Pickle
Heavenly Hedgerows
Snowdrop Cottage
Best Local Oils and Sauces
Bath Harvest
Fussels Fine Foods
Stainswick Farm
Best Local Bakery
East Bristol Bakery
Harts Bakery
Marks Bread
Best Local Cakes
East Bristol Bakery
Harts Bakery
La Dame Gateau
Best Local Confectionery
Guilberts Chocolates
Ohh! Chocolata
Zara’s Chocolates
Best Local Non-Alcoholic Drink
Bradley’s Juice
Lovely Drinks
Stream Farm
Best Local Cider
Ashton Press
Orchard Pig
Thatchers Cider
Best Local Beer
Bristol Beer Company
The Wild Beer Company
Wiper and True
Best Local Wine
Avalon Vineyard
Dunleavy Vineyards
Wraxall Vineyard
Best Local Spirit
Bramley and Gage
Heavenly Hedgerows
Psychopomp Microdistillery
Best Local Grower
The Community Farm
Leigh Court Farm
The Severn Project
Best Local Meat
Manor Farm (Upton Cheyney)
Stream Farm
The Story Group
Best Local Butcher
Powells of Olveston
Rare Meat Butchers of Southville
Ruby & White
Best Local Farm Shop
Lye Cross Farm
Manor Farm (Upton Cheyney)
Radford Mill Farm Shop