Voting is now open for The Medway Food & Drink Awards
The awards celebrate the very best food and drink businesses in a region that has over 1,000 venues, retailers and suppliers all contributing to its rich and varied food scene
Voting is now open for The Medway Food & Drink Awards.
The awards celebrate the very best food and drink businesses in a region that has over 1,000 venues, retailers and suppliers all contributing to its rich and varied food scene. ‘cene magazine has proudly sponsored the Best Street Food Trader Award for 2021.
Voting take place via the website: medwayfoodanddrinkawards.co.uk.
The awards are designed to recognise and celebrate those businesses dedicated to creating great quality tastes and experiences for the residents of Medway and beyond.
Voting closes on 29th August and the awards will be held as a digital ceremony streamed live on Monday 6th September 2021.
The categories are as follows:
Best Fine Dining Restaurant sponsored by Gusbourne Wine
Best Casual Restaurant sponsored by Bumbu Rum
Best International Restaurant sponsored by Merchant's Heart
Best Pub sponsored by New Openings Rochester
Best Micropub or Taproom sponsored by Kent Cider Co.
Best Bar sponsored by Crystal Head Vodka
Best Cocktail List sponsored by Rochester Cocktail Week
Best Café or Coffee Shop sponsored by Owlet Fruit Juice
Best Garden or Terrace sponsored by Simply Ice Cream
Best Shop sponsored by Jonomade Gin
Best Service or Supplier sponsored by Medway Foodbank
Best Event Space sponsored by Rochester Wick Company
Best Takeaway or Delivery Restaurant sponsored by SingPods.com
Best Vegan Menu sponsored by Get Ready Comics
Best New Opening sponsored by New Openings Medway
Best Hotel sponsored by Visit Medway
Best Street Food Trader sponsored by ‘cene magazine
Best Disability Access sponsored by Orchard Employment Law
Best Food Offering sponsored by It's The Biz
Overseeing this years awards, are the official judging panel, who all share two things in common, a love for Medway and an even bigger love of food and drink! Our judging panel for 2021 is as follows:
Alan Jarrett - Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance – Medway Council
Alex Watson - Creator - @newopeningsmedway
Ash Symes - Creator - @ashsymes
Carla Watto - Foodie - @carlawatto
Caruana - DJ & Producer - @caruana_dj
Claire Pattison - Food Blogger - @DateNightDesigner
Courtney Richards - Photographer - @seattletolondon
Emily Skinner - Food Blogger - @Em.Food
Georgia Dicker - Blogger - @whatgeorgiaeats
Hannah Kane - Food Blogger - @AverageHanFoodie
Joey Bill - Editor & Founder - 'cene Magazine
Jordan & Holly - Food Blogger - @FlabsSometimesAbs
Josh & Rach - Food Bloggers - @LoveFoodEatMore
Kate Wilson - Food Blogger - @brunchwithkate
Louise Heffernan - Blogger - @thebestofmedwayuk
Natalie Tyler - Blogger - @themedwaylocal
Neil Hutchings - Publisher - It's The Biz
Olivia Webb - Fashion Influencer - @ojw.x
Sophia Tranter - Blogger - @sophiatranterxo
Sophie & Joe - Food Bloggers - @southeastfoodies
Spencer Westcott - Hospitality and Culinary Consultant - @chefwestcott
Tasha Hackett - Fashion Influencer - @tashahackett
Tracie Zborowska - Personal Trainer & Blogger - @getleanwith_t
Victoria Adley - Blogger - @ThisIsKent
Will Rye - Lifestyle Blogger - @waterbabieswill Please find photos of all of the judges in our press pack here.
The awards have partnered with the Medway Food Bank, raising awareness, funds and support for the charity, who are an incredibly valuable lifeline for so many families across Medway.
