The excitement and anticipation builds each year for the deserving finalists, who learnt if they were gold, silver, bronze or commended winners at the Royal & Derngate.
Each year these awards shine a spotlight on the county’s culinary excellence, and fly the flag for buying and supporting local.
The annual event epitomises what the food and drink industry is all about. It brings talent from all over the county together, to celebrate each other’s achievements.
Addressing the room at the start of the evening, after the hundreds of attendees took their seats, awards director Rachel Mallows emphasised the importance of celebrating the guests’ successes and resilience – and that Northamptonshire is well and truly on the country’s food and drink map.
Rachel took great pride in sharing that two of our county’s pubs – The Red Lion and The Tollemache Arms – have received national recognition and urged everyone to visit these venues to continue to see them thrive.
Royal & Derngate CEO Jo Gordon and chief people and digital officer Stuart Branch from headline sponsor Weetabix also took to the stage to welcome guests, followed by a performance from local talent Billy Lockett.
Meet the gold winners across the 19 categories at this year’s Weetabix Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards 2024/25…
17. Restaurant of the Year, sponsored by Greedy Gordons
The second of two winners to be awarded gold was Hopping Hare, Northampton. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds
18. Outstanding Contribution to Food & Drink in Northamptonshire, sponsored by All Things Business
This prestigious award was given to Georgina Jeyes from Jeyes of Earls Barton. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds
19. Local Food Hero, sponsored by Howes Percival
Awarded gold was Jo West from Veggie Patch The Daylight Centre. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds
20. One to Watch, sponsored by Whitworth Bros Ltd
Awarded gold was the Northampton Cheese Company. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds