Northamptonshire’s

tastiest tipples and treats announced

Daily Bread in Northampton was the host for the announcement of this year’s Artisan Local Product, Artisan Local Vegetarian/Vegan and Artisan Local Drink winners today. The winners will be celebrated at the annual Awards Dinner in the autumn, but these accolades can be promoted in the forthcoming Food and Drink Festivals across the county and country. Gold winners, as well as receiving mentoring support, will be entered into the Guild of Fine Foods Great Taste Awards for 2023.

The winners are:

Artisan Local Vegetarian/Vegan Product of the Year 2022/23, sponsored by Daily Bread:

Bronze:

Almond & Coconut Granola by Salma Shah

Cucumber & Dill Sauerkraut from Millie Pickles

Vegan Fizzy Blue Raspberry Bottles from The Sweet Lounge

Silver:

Spiced Rhubarb Chutney from The Food Library

Tongue Taster from Northampton Cheese Company

Gold:

Oinkin’ Patties from The Curious Vegan

Artisan Local Product of the Year 2022/23, sponsored by Heygates Flour and Animal Feed:

Bronze:

Elderflower Sorbet from Your Cool

Garlic and Fennel Salami from Northampton Charcuterie Company

Tomato & Chili Chutney from Green Kitchen Preserve

Silver:

Blueberry & Lavender Jam from Mee Farmers

Northamptonshire Blue from Hamm Tun Fine Foods

White Sourdough from Whittlebury Bakery

Gold:

Naked Dairy Gelato from Rocky’s Gelato

Artisan Local Drink of the Year 2022/23:

Bronze:

Solstice Single Malt Whisky from Wharf Distillery

Silver:

Heidrun session NEIPA from Three Hills Brewing

Oat Drink from Wild & Furrow

Gold:

Blue Aurora English Blueberry Ice Wine from Lutton Farm

Lactodorum Towcester Gin from Wharf Distillery

Stonyfield English Quality Sparkling Wine 2018 Rose from Stonyfield Vineyard

The remaining categories will be announced at the annual Weetabix Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards

ceremony, to be held on Wednesday, 12th October 2022 at Northampton’s Royal & Derngate.

For more details of this year’s competition, or for tickets, please call Sophie Smith on 01933 664437 or email [email protected]