Cheshire Life toasted its hospitality heroes on Monday, July 22. The event was hosted by author, journalist and Cheshire Life columnist Suzan Holder, with the top team at Carden Park serving dinner with wine and a pre-dinner reception with Carden English Estate sparkling wine.

Editor Joanne Goodwin on stage at the 2024 Cheshire Life Food and Drink AwardsEditor Joanne Goodwin on stage at the 2024 Cheshire Life Food and Drink Awards (Image: Kurt Thomas)

Suzan and Noddy HolderSuzan and Noddy Holder (Image: Kurt Thomas)

The HG Stephensons teamThe HG Stephensons team (Image: Kurt Thomas) Touched Interiors and guestsTouched Interiors and guests (Image: Kurt Thomas)

2024 Cheshire Life Food and Drink Awards winners2024 Cheshire Life Food and Drink Awards winners (Image: Kurt Thomas)

For extensive coverage and photos from the night, pick up a copy of the September issue - on sale from August 23rd.

2024 Cheshire Life Food & Drink Awards2024 Cheshire Life Food & Drink Awards

2024 Cheshire Life Food & Drink Awards: the winners revealed

 

CHEF OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Touched Interiors

Liam McKay collecting his awardLiam McKay collecting his award (Image: Kurt Thomas)

WINNER

Liam McKay, Chef’s Table, Chester

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Josh Robbins, The White Horse, Churton

Vasileios Kourtidis, St Martha Greek Taverna, Nantwich

 

YOUNG CHEF OF THE YEAR

Giorgia Torello collecting her awardGiorgia Torella collecting her award (Image: Kurt Thomas)

WINNER

Giorgia Torella, Chef's Table, Chester

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Dominic Bramwell-Rowe, Pecks Restaurant, Moreton, near Congleton

Logan Austwick, Ring O'Bells, Weaverham

 

CHESHIRE RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by H G Stephensons

The Clink collecting their awardThe Clink collecting their award (Image: Kurt Thomas)

WINNER

The Clink, HMP Styal

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Linden Stores, Knutsford

Groobarbs, High Legh

 

CITY RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Beyond Corporate

The Arkle at The Grosvenor collecting their awardThe Arkle at The Grosvenor collecting their award (Image: Kurt Thomas)

WINNER

Arkle Restaurant, Chester

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Artezzan, Chester

Chef’s Table, Chester

 

NORTH WALES RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR

The Jackdaw, Conwy collecting their awardThe Jackdaw, Conwy collecting their award (Image: Kurt Thomas)

WINNER

The Jackdaw, Conwy

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Pale Hall, Bala

Portmeirion Hotel Restaurant, Portmeirion

 

DINING PUB OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Ecolab

The Cholmondeley Arms collecting their awardThe Cholmondeley Arms collecting their award (Image: Kurt Thomas)

WINNER

Cholmondeley Arms, Cholmondeley

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Antrobus Arms, Northwich

The Bear's Paw, Sandbach

 

TEAROOM OR CAFÉ OF THE YEAR

Ginger and Pickles collecting their awardGinger and Pickles collecting their award (Image: Kurt Thomas)

WINNER

Ginger and Pickles, Nantwich

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Lynda's Tea Rooms, Saughall

The Naughty Badger, Chester

 

FOOD RETAILER OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Morning Foods

The Real Fruit Creamery collecting their awardThe Real Fruit Creamery collecting their award (Image: Kurt Thomas)

WINNER

The Real Fruit Creamery, Knutsford

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Longmans Farm Shop, Nantwich

Pastry Pedaleur, Chester

 

NEW OPENING OF THE YEAR

Savages Mussels collecting their awardsSavages Mussels collecting their awards (Image: Kurt Thomas)

WINNER

Savages Mussels, Macclesfield

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Twenty Eight, Chester

Celeste, Holmes Chapel

 

FOOD HERO OF THE YEAR

 

WINNER

Jenny Thompson MBE and Nick Thompson MBE, owners of Market Operations, who run The Picturedrome, Macclesfield, Mackie Mayor, Manchester, Altrincham Market and The Nag's Head, Haughton

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Richard Sharples, Elite Bistros

Mary McLaughlin and Tim Bird, owners of Cheshire Cat Pubs and Bars

 

FOOD PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

Snoutwood Trotters collecting their awardSnoutwood Trotters collecting their award (Image: Kurt Thomas)

WINNER

Snoutwood Trotters, Warrington

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Ian Dobbs, Growing@Field 28, Daresbury

Benona Chocolates, Bramhall

 

DRINK PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

Forest Distillery collecting their awardForest Distillery collecting their award (Image: Kurt Thomas)

WINNER

Forest Distillery, Macclesfield

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Tea from the Manor, Holmes Chapel

Three Wrens Gin, Combermere

 

 

Thank you to our sponsors

Touched InteriorsTouched Interiors
Touched Interiors
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Founder and design director Kunal Trehan says that by sponsoring the Cheshire Life Food & Drink Awards, Touched Interiors not only demonstrates its commitment to the region but also recognises the synergy between exquisite interiors and exceptional gastronomy. Both share a common thread of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a pursuit of perfection.
26 Blackfriars Street, Manchester M3 5JS
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H.G. Stephensons
H.G. Stephensons has been a family-run business for more than 150 years. Based in Stockport, Stephensons provides the best in catering and hospitality essentials such as food packaging, crockery, glassware, cleaning supplies and professional clothing. With customers all over the UK, the business offers quality products at great value, award-winning customer service and decades of expertise.
Kennerley Works, 161 Buxton Road, Heaviley, Stockport SK2 6EQ 
stephensons.com


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Beyond Corporate’s food and drink lawyers provide expert advice on manufacture, supply chain, distribution, regulatory matters, food safety, labelling, brand protection, and international trade. They understand the dynamics of the sector and add genuine commercial value to their clients in the food and beverage industry, across the UK and beyond.
Bass Warehouse, 4 Castle Street, Manchester M3 4LZ.
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The Mornflake story started in Swettenham with William Lea in 1675, when Mother Nature provided power to turn a millstone. Mighty Oats are still milled by the Lea family using the positive power of nature. As Morning Foods approaches its 350th year, the Crewe-based global business continues its focus on providing fantastic quality cereal and being the benchmark for breakfasts.
North Western Mills, Crewe CW2 6HP.
mornflake.com


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Ecolab
From hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues to healthcare and long-term facilities, to buildings and facilities, Ecolab constantly strives to create and develop innovative solutions to protect what’s vital – where people eat, sleep, work, play and heal – providing personalised staff training that empowers customers to focus on what matters most – their business thriving. ecolab.com