Nominations open for Cumbria Food Awards 2024

The only awards dedicated to the county’s food and drink industry are open for entries.

Food and drink fans are encouraged to nominate their favourite places and people for the 2024 Cumbria Food Awards. Meanwhile, owners of hospitality businesses are invited to put themselves and their colleagues forward.

Last year, more than 1,400 entries and nominations were received for the independent awards, held in association with Caterite.

The Cumbria Food Awards were set up to recognise and celebrate excellence in the hospitality industry from around the county. There are categories to recognise cafés, chefs, restaurants, casual dining venues, pubs, producers, retailers and a new Service of the Year award for front of house staff.

The much-anticipated event, hosted by the television presenter, chef and restaurateur, Simon Rimmer, will take place on Thursday March 14 2024 at Kendal College.

Students from the college will cook and serve canapés and a two-course dinner for more than 150 nominees, sponsors and special guests before Simon Rimmer announces the winners.

The awards, which are free to enter, are judged by an independent panel of food and drink experts, chosen for their knowledge and experience.

To enter, from Thursday November 16, visit www.cumbriafoodawards.co.uk

All entries close Thursday, 21 December 2023.