Taste Cheshire have announced that voting is now open for the 22nd annual Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Awards. The awards, which celebrate the very best of the region’s food and drink scene, are renowned for their public-voted format, giving residents a powerful voice in determining the winners.

Last year’s awards saw a record-breaking 58,000 votes cast, and Taste Cheshire is eager to surpass this impressive figure in 2024. This year’s voting period will close at 12 noon on Friday 6th September.

Unlike other awards, the Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Awards operate on an open nomination system. This means that anyone can nominate any business in Cheshire and its surrounding areas that they believe deserves recognition.

This year’s coveted categories include:

· Local Produce Shop of the Year

· Event Venue of the Year

· Cheshire Accommodation Award

· Newcomer Award

· Best Casual Eatery

· Best Cheshire Bar

· Food Producer of the Year

· Drink Producer of the Year

· Green Award for Sustainability

· Family Friendly Venue

· Local Produce in a Menu

· Best Cheshire Pub

· Best Small Restaurant

· Best Large Restaurant

“We are incredibly excited to launch this year’s Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Awards,” said Briony Wilson, CEO at Taste Cheshire. “These awards are a fantastic opportunity to showcase the exceptional talent and dedication of our local food and drink industry. We encourage everyone to get involved and vote for their favourite businesses.”

To cast your vote, please visit http://www.tastecheshire.com/vote