Sponsors

Sponsors of Restaurant of the Year

mong the numerous accolades, Benedicts has been named in The Times Top 100 Restaurants in the UK, Square Meal Top 100 and EDP Norfolk’s Best Restaurant, alongside a rating of 6 in the Good Food Guide and holds 3 AA Rosettes.

’Regulars remain firm in their copious enthusiasm for one of Norfolk’s finest’ - Good Food Guide ‘Revelatory cooking in the heart of Norwich’- The AA Hospitality ‘A must-visit’ - Squaremeal Top 100 Restaurants in UK ‘Richard Bainbridge is proud of his Norfolk roots and an ambassador for the region’s larder’ Michelin

Sponsors of Front of House Experience

Caistor Hall by Brasted’s, nestled in the picturesque village of Caistor St Edmund. With a legacy spanning 40 years, Brasted’s has established itself as an esteemed destination for discerning diners seeking a blend of exquisite cuisine and unparalleled service. Our menu, crafted with passion and creativity, showcases the finest local and seasonal ingredients, expertly prepared to tantalise the senses. Whether indulging in a lavish tasting menu or savouring a casual lunch, guests are treated to an unforgettable gastronomic journey. With its elegant ambiance and unwavering commitment to excellence, Brasted’s promises an extraordinary dining experience, time and time again.

Sponsors of Food/ Drink Experience

Founded in 1999 and celebrating their 25th anniversary next year Castlemeadow Care is an award winning Norfolk based company that delivers care services throughout care homes and retirement living. 

Being a family operated business they have a philosophy of care being based on family values with a strong ethos on the delivery of high quality care whilst maintaining a good quality of life. Having recently being awarded the winner at the National Caring UK Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Dementia Care they employ over 400 people operating care homes across Norfolk and Suffolk providing residential, dementia and nursing care. 

Woodgate Park retirement village is a spacious development of bungalows for people looking for their own independence whilst at the same time having the reassurance of additional support when needed. Due to demand phase three of this development is currently in progress. The company’s expansion plans continue in Suffolk after just receiving planning consent for a state of the art care village in Halesworth to add to their current portfolio. 

Castlemeadow Care is passionate about giving back and being part of the wider community. On a local level currently in partnership with Cinema City in Norwich offering dementia friendly screenings and actively sponsoring a variety of great causes such as Break and  local sports teams. On a world wide level  working alongside  the charity Street Child to fund the building of schools in Sierra Leone. 

Sponsors of Field to Fork

The Hotel School at City College Norwich has been providing outstanding training in hospitality, catering, and tourism, for more than 50 years. The high standards we set for ourselves, and for our students and apprentices, have seen a steady flow of top chefs emerge from our kitchens and training restaurant – including Tom Aikens, Richard Bainbridge, Richard Hughes, and Oli Williamson. Whilst alumni from the Hotel School go on to successful careers in hotels and restaurants around the world, it is our close ties with the hospitality industry and suppliers in Norfolk that forms the bedrock of this success. 

Sponsors of Best Norfolk Producer

Jarrolds is proud to be one of the most recognisable landmark with their flagship London Street department store, which has been home to our family-run business since 1823. 

Today the store offers a unique and contemporary shopping experience over 5 floors offering a stunning choice of products including many exclusive and individual ranges.  Those in need of refreshment are well catered for too, with a choice of 3 restaurants, seafood and wine and coffee bars, plus our hugely popular Food Hall. 

Sponsors of Chef of the Year

Motorvogue is a premier automotive group renowned for its diverse selection of new and used vehicles, outstanding customer service, and comprehensive automotive solutions and is proud to represent DS Automobiles, the distinguished luxury brand known for its elegant design, advanced technology, and exceptional craftmanship.  

Encompassing a new style of vehicle purchasing from a stunning boutique store, Motorvogue welcome those looking to explore the DS range to visit and experience the opulent and comfortable facilities created during the building of the World’s first Premium Stellantis showroom, which also encompasses Alfa Romeo on Reepham Road, Norwich. 

Sponsors of Food and Drink Retailer

Newman Refrigeration are a long-established independent refrigeration service company specialising in consultancy, system design, installation, service and maintenance of refrigeration, heat pump and air conditioning systems. They specialise in large commercial, industrial, and food retail refrigeration solutions. They proudly maintain long-established relationships with multi-site retailers, wholesale meat processors, and hospital trusts to name but a few... Each business relationship has been founded by their ability to establish, understand and deliver upon each and every individual customer's specific needs. Their  directly employed engineers are based throughout the United Kingdom to ensure a 4-hour emergency breakdown response. All engineers are fully trained to work on traditional refrigeration, CO2 and Hydrocarbon systems.

Sponsors of Pub/Bar of the Year

Since 1668 The Gin Trap Inn has been serving farmers, fishermen, traders and smugglers. It’s a pretty pub in Ringstead, North Norfolk and very close to the sea.  

The last 7 months have been absolutely amazing at The Gin Trap. Chef Patron, Gareth Rayner was awarded Norfolk Chef of the Year at the Norfolk Food & Drinks Awards in 2023. We have recently been awarded our third AA Rosette. Lastly The Sunday Times named us best pub with bedrooms in the whole country. And we are not stopping there, aiming ever higher. 

We are so proud of all our warm and talented staff. 

Beer Partner

Woodforde’s Brewery has been brewing with passion since 1981. Located in the Norfolk village of Woodbastwick, Woodforde’s is the largest brewery in the county. Since its foundation, Woodforde’s has produced numerous award-winning beers which have become the drink of choice for many. The brewery is famed for its Supreme Champion Beer of Britain amber ale, Wherry, named after the iconic boats which still sail The Broads today. The brewery’s use of the finest local and international ingredients has led it to develop numerous delicious beers and cyders, from its American IPA, Volt, to its cyder with a bite, Norfolk Adder. 

Woodforde’s prides itself on the passion and quality put into every pint, and its team of expert brewers are behind the deliciousness in every drop. As a local brewery, Woodforde’s is committed to supporting its community and celebrating Norfolk, as well as the wider East of England, for the quality drinks it produces. Woodforde’s Brewery owns two pubs; its brewery tap The Fur & Feather, and The Lord Nelson, the former watering hole of the Admiral himself. 

Woodforde’s core range can be found in pubs and shops across the country, putting our region on the map as the home of great beer.  

Drinks Partner

Booker is a market leading wholesale provider in the UK. As a foodservice wholesaler Booker provides the best service, choice and price to caterers, retailers, and other businesses through their branches nationwide.