Cumbria Food Awards 2023 winners announced

The second independent Cumbria Food Awards were held at Kendal College in front of more than 150 guests, awards when 16 awards were presented to food and drink businesses across the county.

Held in association with Caterite, the event was hosted by Irini Tzortzoglou, the winner of the 2019 BBC MasterChef competition.

Jannike and Ben Taylor, who run Eden Yard Rapeseed Oil from their farm at Plumpton, were the choice for the Inspiring Cumbria Award, sponsored by Eden District Council, in recognition of their achievements establishing the county’s only homegrown oil business.

More than 1,400 nominations from members of the public and entries from businesses were received for the awards, which were decided by a panel of independent judges.

The reception was sponsored by Eden District Council, the event’s associate partner as part of their Inspiring Eden programme.

Winners included:

Specialist Food Retailer of the year (Sponsored by Hawkshead Relish)
Roast Mutton, Kendal

Drinks Producer of the Year (Sponsored by Cranstons)
Red Bank Coffee Roasters, Kendal

Food Producer of the Year (Sponsored by H&H Group)
Torpenhow Farmhouse Dairy, near Wigton

Pub, Bar or Taproom of the Year (Sponsored by The Factory Tap)
The Royal Barn, Kirkby Lonsdale

Pop-Up/Street Food Seller of the Year (Sponsored by Taste Hospitality Recruitment)
Sweet Treats by Martin Frickel, Kendal

New Business of the Year (Sponsored by Thomson Hayton Winkley)
Northern Pasta, Kendal

Sustainable/Ethical Business of the Year (Sponsored by Eco-I North West)
Our Farm, Cartmel

Special Award
The Inspiring Cumbria Award (Sponsored by Eden District Council)
Eden Yard Rapeseed Oil, near Penrith

Café of the Year (Sponsored by Cumbria Crack)
Industry Kitchen, Barrow-in-Furness

Casual Dining Venue of the Year (Sponsored by Grapevine Wine Services)
The Yan at Broadrayne, Grasmere

Dining Pub of the Year (Sponsored by Lamont Pridmore)
Heft, High Newton

Special Award
Rising Star (Sponsored by Kendal College)
Niall Frith, The Forest Side, Grasmere

Hotel Restaurant of the Year (Sponsored by Shortridge)
Allium at Askham Hall

Restaurant of the Year (Sponsored by More? The Artisan Bakery)
L’Enclume, Cartmel

Chef of the Year (Sponsored by Spinning Jennies)
Paul Leonard, The Forest Side, Grasmere

Special Award
Outstanding Contribution (Sponsored by Caterite)
Patrick Moore