Norfolk Food and Drinks Awards 2017: Glamourous ceremony celebrates the very best our region has to offer
EDP Norfolk Food and Drink Awards 2017 winners. Photo credit Simon Finlay Photography. - Credit: Simon Finlay Photography
From the best brew to the finest foods, today we celebrate Norfolk's food heroes.
Norfolk Food and Drink Awards 2017. Photo: Simon Finlay - Credit: Simon Finlay
Names from the finest in food and drink in the county came together last night in a prestigious award ceremony for the EDP Norfolk Food and Drink Awards in association with East of England Co-op at Norwich Open.
The annual awards celebrate the best of food and drink, from great chefs to fabulous produce, from inspiring work in hotels and cafes to brilliant pubs and restaurants.
Judges had the tough task of choosing 12 winners from the incredibly high standard of finalists, but after a summer of tasting and interviewing the talented nominees, the judges made their decisions.
All the finalists for the Best Restaurant category were chosen by the public and this category received a record-breaking number of votes.
Norfolk Food and Drink Awards 2017. Photo: Simon Finlay - Credit: Simon Finlay
Guests enjoyed a three-course meal, provided by Julie Abbs Catering, and the awards were hosted by BBC1 Inside-Out presenter David Whiteley.
Best Family Dining sponsored by Booker and Makro
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Winner: The Gardeners Kitchen at Green Pastures
Runner-up: The Cellar House
Norfolk Food and Drink Awards 2017. Photo: Simon Finlay - Credit: Simon Finlay
Runner-up: Nick's Diner
Pride of Norfolk sponsored by Norse Catering
Winner: Candi's Chutney – Winner
Runner-up: The Norfolk Brewhouse
Norfolk Food and Drink Awards 2017. Photo: Simon Finlay - Credit: Simon Finlay
Runner-up: Walsingham Farms Shop
Best Independent Food and Drink Retailer sponsored by the EDP
Winner: Norwich Market
Runner-up: East Coast Gelato
Norfolk Food and Drink Awards 2017. Photo: Simon Finlay - Credit: Simon Finlay
Runner-up: Thornham Deli
Best Afternoon Tea sponsored by Castlemeadow Care
Winner: Heydon Village Tea Room
Runner-up: Blakeys Bus Cafe
Norfolk Food and Drink Awards 2017. Minnie Moll from sponsors East of England Co-op. Photo: Simon Finlay - Credit: Simon Finlay
Runner-up: The Assembly House
Best Newcomer sponsored by Zaks
Winner: Figbar
Runner-up: Tofurei
Norfolk Food and Drink Awards 2017. Dominic Castle, EDP Norfolk magazine editor. Photo: Simon Finlay - Credit: Simon Finlay
Runner-up: White House Farmshop and Butchery
Outstanding Front of House sponsored by Broadland Wineries
Winner: Benedicts
Runner-up: Brasted's
EDP Norfolk Food and Drink Awards 2017 winners. Photo credit Simon Finlay Photography. - Credit: Simon Finlay Photography
Runner-up: The Wildebeest
Chef of the Year sponsored by City College Norwich
Winner: Alex Clare - The Ingham Swan
Runner-up: George Dack - Warwick St Social
Runner-up: Jason Wright - The Swan
Best Pub sponsored by Lacons Brewery
Winner: The Brisley Bell
Runner-up: The Boars, Spooner Row
Runner-up: The Cellar House
Best Restaurant sponsored by Gerald Giles
Winner: Tamarind Fine Indian Dining
Runner-up: The Pheasant Hotel & Restaurant
Runner-up: The Wildebeest
Best Coffee/Tea Shop sponsored by EDP Norfolk Magazine
Winner: Thornham Deli
Runner-up: Britons Arms Coffee House and Restaurant
Runner-up: The Sitting Room
Field to Fork sponsored by Easton and Otley College
Winner: Godwick Turkeys
Runner-up: The Fritton Arms
Runner-up: Candi's Chutney
Outstanding Achievement Award sponsored by Hansells Solicitors and Financial Adviser
Aileen and Nick Mobbs
