The countdown was over on Thursday evening (October 15) and the finalists’ fates were sealed when the esteemed ceremony returned for its 18th year in the county.
The awards continue to shine a spotlight on local culinary excellence by recognising and celebrating the county’s brilliant people, places and producers.
There were 20 award categories for 2026/27 and the gold, silver, bronze and commended results were revealed at the much-loved annual evening attended by hundreds at the Royal & Derngate.
Winning an award continues to have a positive impact on the finalists, who report to awards director Rachel Mallows with an increase in business each year. Some experience up to a 25 percent growth in custom as a result of their success, and your support for the winners is encouraged.
With an immersive James Bond theme, with nods to 007 throughout the entire evening, this black tie dinner was one for the books in the history of the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards.
Let’s take a look at the 23 gold winners across the 20 categories at the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards 2026/27…
5. Delapré Food Enterprise Competition 2026
The winner was the Northamptonshire Scone by Chloe, Erin and Michael from Moulton College. Photo: Katie Wheatley
6. Local Food Hero of the Year, sponsored by Howes Percival
The winner was Richard Gordon and Sonya Harvey from The Red Lion Cranford. Photo: Katie Wheatley
7. Community Café of the Year, sponsored by Mary Laing raising the profile of Kindred²
The winner was Birch Tree Café in Easton on the Hill. Photo: Katie Wheatley
8. Weetabix Sustainability Award, sponsored by Weetabix
The winner was The Phoenix Resource Centre. Photo: Katie Wheatley