Cheshire Life toasted its hospitality heroes on Monday, July 22. The event was hosted by author, journalist and Cheshire Life columnist Suzan Holder, with the top team at Carden Park serving dinner with wine and a pre-dinner reception with Carden English Estate sparkling wine.
For extensive coverage and photos from the night, pick up a copy of the September issue - on sale from August 23rd.
2024 Cheshire Life Food & Drink Awards: the winners revealed
CHEF OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Touched Interiors
WINNER
Liam McKay, Chef’s Table, Chester
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Josh Robbins, The White Horse, Churton
Vasileios Kourtidis, St Martha Greek Taverna, Nantwich
YOUNG CHEF OF THE YEAR
WINNER
Giorgia Torella, Chef's Table, Chester
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Dominic Bramwell-Rowe, Pecks Restaurant, Moreton, near Congleton
Logan Austwick, Ring O'Bells, Weaverham
CHESHIRE RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by H G Stephensons
WINNER
The Clink, HMP Styal
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Linden Stores, Knutsford
Groobarbs, High Legh
CITY RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Beyond Corporate
WINNER
Arkle Restaurant, Chester
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Artezzan, Chester
Chef’s Table, Chester
NORTH WALES RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
WINNER
The Jackdaw, Conwy
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Pale Hall, Bala
Portmeirion Hotel Restaurant, Portmeirion
DINING PUB OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Ecolab
WINNER
Cholmondeley Arms, Cholmondeley
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Antrobus Arms, Northwich
The Bear's Paw, Sandbach
TEAROOM OR CAFÉ OF THE YEAR
WINNER
Ginger and Pickles, Nantwich
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Lynda's Tea Rooms, Saughall
The Naughty Badger, Chester
FOOD RETAILER OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Morning Foods
WINNER
The Real Fruit Creamery, Knutsford
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Longmans Farm Shop, Nantwich
Pastry Pedaleur, Chester
NEW OPENING OF THE YEAR
WINNER
Savages Mussels, Macclesfield
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Twenty Eight, Chester
Celeste, Holmes Chapel
FOOD HERO OF THE YEAR
WINNER
Jenny Thompson MBE and Nick Thompson MBE, owners of Market Operations, who run The Picturedrome, Macclesfield, Mackie Mayor, Manchester, Altrincham Market and The Nag's Head, Haughton
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Richard Sharples, Elite Bistros
Mary McLaughlin and Tim Bird, owners of Cheshire Cat Pubs and Bars
FOOD PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
WINNER
Snoutwood Trotters, Warrington
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Ian Dobbs, Growing@Field 28, Daresbury
Benona Chocolates, Bramhall
DRINK PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
WINNER
Forest Distillery, Macclesfield
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Tea from the Manor, Holmes Chapel
Three Wrens Gin, Combermere
Thank you to our sponsors
Touched Interiors
Touched Interiors is renowned for creating the finest luxury interiors across the globe while delivering exceptional customer service.
Founder and design director Kunal Trehan says that by sponsoring the Cheshire Life Food & Drink Awards, Touched Interiors not only demonstrates its commitment to the region but also recognises the synergy between exquisite interiors and exceptional gastronomy. Both share a common thread of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a pursuit of perfection.
26 Blackfriars Street, Manchester M3 5JS
touchedinteriors.co.uk
H.G. Stephensons
H.G. Stephensons has been a family-run business for more than 150 years. Based in Stockport, Stephensons provides the best in catering and hospitality essentials such as food packaging, crockery, glassware, cleaning supplies and professional clothing. With customers all over the UK, the business offers quality products at great value, award-winning customer service and decades of expertise.
Kennerley Works, 161 Buxton Road, Heaviley, Stockport SK2 6EQ
stephensons.com
Beyond Corporate
Beyond Corporate’s food and drink lawyers provide expert advice on manufacture, supply chain, distribution, regulatory matters, food safety, labelling, brand protection, and international trade. They understand the dynamics of the sector and add genuine commercial value to their clients in the food and beverage industry, across the UK and beyond.
Bass Warehouse, 4 Castle Street, Manchester M3 4LZ.
www.beyondlawgroup.co.uk
Morning Foods
The Mornflake story started in Swettenham with William Lea in 1675, when Mother Nature provided power to turn a millstone. Mighty Oats are still milled by the Lea family using the positive power of nature. As Morning Foods approaches its 350th year, the Crewe-based global business continues its focus on providing fantastic quality cereal and being the benchmark for breakfasts.
North Western Mills, Crewe CW2 6HP.
mornflake.com
Ecolab
From hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues to healthcare and long-term facilities, to buildings and facilities, Ecolab constantly strives to create and develop innovative solutions to protect what’s vital – where people eat, sleep, work, play and heal – providing personalised staff training that empowers customers to focus on what matters most – their business thriving. ecolab.com
