Essex Life Fine Food and Drink Awards – The categories 2012 and nomination form

By Julian Read on January 17th 2012

Quick link to nomination form - download here

Chef of the Year
There are a number of very talented chefs working within the county and this award aims to recognise the very best in the business. An awareness of the wide range of excellent Essex produce and the knowledge and expertise to use these ingredients to create sensational, seasonal menus will be features of the winning entry.To nominate an entrant for this award, download the nomination form here… 

Essex Food Producer of the Year
From the smallest local producer to the largest world-famous brand, Essex has a bumper selection of great-tasting foods. This award aims to celebrate the businesses creating these fabulous tastes. From farmers and bakers to cheese and ice cream makers, if you make your own produce and it tastes fantastic, you could be a winner.To nominate an entrant for this award, download the nomination form here… 

Essex Drink Producer of the Year
This category is your chance to nominate some of the businesses producing the very best drink from within the county. From ciders and juices to beers and sparkling wines, let us know who produces the best drink Essex has to offer.
To nominate an entrant for this award, download the nomination form here… 

Restaurant of the Year
The winner of this award will provide an overall experience of excellence with quality offered on all fronts, including great value for money. From innovative menus to knowledgeable staff, meals at the winning dining destination will always be a joy. If you have a favourite for this award, let us know.
To nominate an entrant for this award, download the nomination form here…

Farm Shop of the Year
A good range of local produce, enticing layout and great customer service are the keys to a good farm shop and the criteria for judging this award. Partnerships with local producers and great tastes that keep you coming back for more will also be features of the winning farm shop. Is the winner one near you?
To nominate an entrant for this award, download the nomination form here… 

Independent Food Retailer of the Year
Not necessarily a producer of local food, the winner of this award will be the local grocer, butcher, baker or other food retailer that is proving great taste can still be a success on our high streets. This award aims to recognise the best independent shops and delis in the county.
To nominate an entrant for this award, download the nomination form here… 

Tea Shop of the Year
This category of the Essex Life Fine Food and Drink Awards aims to find the very best tea-time treat – even if that’s a cup of coffee. Taste is vitally important, but cost, convenience and choice are high on the list too. So, where do you get the best cuppa in Essex?
To nominate an entrant for this award, download the nomination form here… 

Pub of the Year
This is all about the joy of drinking real ale in a real pub. The winner of this category will need to stock a wide range of ales, including choices from our local breweries, and will know exactly what is required to keep the regulars coming back.
To nominate an entrant for this award, download the nomination form here… 

Customer Service Award
Good customer service can make all the difference to any experience, but this award goes beyond just a smile behind the bar or a warm welcome as you enter a restaurant. Nominations can come from any element of the food and drink industry in Essex, but must show that customers are always number one.
To nominate an entrant for this award, download the nomination form here… 

Alfresco Dining Experience
Whether you are catching up over a coffee while you watch the world go by or dining late in the day with a fabulous view of the Essex countryside, if you are outside then this could be the winning entry. High standards of quality, value for money and great service will make up the whole external experience ultimately named the winner, so let us know your winner.
To nominate an entrant for this award, download the nomination form here… 

Best Essex Roast Dinner
A fabulous roast dinner is a British institution, but we are looking for the best in Essex. Local meat is a must and great taste is the other key ingredient. So wherever you go for a roast dinner that really makes a difference to your day, we want to know about it.
To nominate an entrant for this award, download the nomination form here… 

Essex Life Food and Drink Hero Award
In the constantly changing world of the Essex food and drink industry, the winner of this award will have made a lasting contribution to the local scene. It could be a local celebrity, journalist, critic, barman, waiter, farmer or farmer’s wife – in fact the choice is yours. Let us know who you think goes the extra mile to make a difference.
To nominate an entrant for this award, download the nomination form here… 

How to enter
You can nominate as many different entrants as you wish and as many different categories as you wish. Simply complete the entry form here and email your entry to stephanie.drury@archant.co.uk or print it off and send it to:

Stephanie Drury
Essex Life Fine Food & Drink Awards
Essex Life, Archant Life, Baskerville Place,
28 Teville Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 1UG

Faxed entries can also be sent to 01903 703770

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: July 31, 2012

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