The winners of the 2013 Bristol Good Food Awards were announced on the evening of Sunday, June 30th at a gala dinner at the Marriott City Centre hotel. Over 400 guests enjoyed a three course meal cooked by City of Bristol College catering students under the direction of Chris Wicks – a great chance for those working in the food and drink industry in Bristol to spend some time together, outside of the kitchen!
Both the producers’ and the restaurant/pub/cafe/deli awards were presented on the night, with the full list of winners below…
Best Local Producers
Best Local Cheese: Westcombe Dairy
Best Oils & Sauces: Stainswick Farm
Best Local Confectionery: Guilbert’s
Best Local Bakery: Mark’s Bread
Best Local Preserves: Snowdrop Cottage Fine Foods
Best Local Charcuterie: Native Breeds
Best Local Pies: Pieminister
Best Local Cakes: East Bristol Bakery
Best Local Condiments: In A Pickle
Best Local Spirits: Bramley & Gage
Best Local Farm Shop: Manor Farm
Best Local Grower: The Community Farm
Outstanding Contribution To Sustainability: The Better Food Company
Restaurant/pub/cafe/deli awards…
Best Deli: Arch House Deli
Best Breakfast: Rosemarino
Best Supporter Of Local Produce: The Ethicurean
Best Modern European: Flinty Red
Best Tapas: Bravas
Best Express/Takeaway: Friska
Best Mediterranean: Lido
Best Seafood: RockFish Grill
Best Family Friendly: Giraffe
Best Chain: Côte
Best Vegetarian: Maitreya Social
Best Al Fresco: Lido
Best Burger: The Burger Joint
Best Café Food: Bocabar
Best Indian: Namaskar Lounge
Best Chinese: Wongs
Best Front Of House: Rosemarino
Best Pub Food: The Kensington Arms
Best Sunday Lunch: The Victoria Park
Best Fine Dining Wine List: Second Floor Restaurant at Harvey Nichols
Best Wine List: Riverstation
Best British: The Star & Dove
Best Italian: Rosemarino
Best French: Wilks
Best Asian: Surakhan
Best Newcomer: Bravas
Best Ambassador For Bristol Food: Josh Eggleton, The Pony & Trap/Eat Drink Bristol Fashion
Lifetime Achievement Award: Barny Haughton
Best Chef: Toby Gritten, The Pump House
Best Restaurant: Casamia
So there we have it – the Bristol Good Food Awards winners for 2013. A useful list of places to bear in mind when booking a meal out! What are your thoughts? Any surprises in this list?