Every year, Local Food Britain founder Tracy Carroll is among the expert judges who taste test their way through the very best food and drink flavours in Britain for the Great Taste Awards.
From handmade smoked trout pate to the freshest apple juice, we’re delighted that a number of Local Food Britain members have once again enjoyed great success at this year's Great Taste Awards.
Two stars
Charlie's Handmade Smoked Trout Pate by Charlie’s Trout
Pulborough, West Sussex
Charlie's signature paté is a delicious combination of smoked trout, crème fraîche, cream cheese, herbs and a citrus zing. Moreish.
Biddenden, Kent
Made using the juice pressed straight from an apple variety called Red Love, this special edition apple juice by Biddenden Vineyards is a vibrant red colour, clear not cloudy and contains no added colourants, sugars or chemicals.
One star
Rudgwick, West Sussex
Bookham Harrison's butter is made in the traditional way using top quality cream. Their cream is aged for three days before it is churned using traditional methods, ensuring maximum flavour.
Woldingham, Surrey
Caparao Amarelo has a dense body, with a delicate hint of flowers and citric fruits especially orange, and well-balanced acidity.
Doce Caparao coffee by Cafezinho Coffee
Woldingham, Surrey
Doce Caparao is a variety of coffee where the coffee fruits spend a long time in the coffee tree before they are harvest, allowing a natural fermentation to occur during the process.
Woking, Surrey
A tangy and sour tasting hot sauce combining the unique taste of fermented and aged super hot chillies with the natural sweetness of apples and carrots.
Dark Fusion Mole Hot Sauce by Hot Pods Chilli Products
Woking, Surrey
A Mexican Mole inspired smoky BBQ sauce combining Belgian beer, blackberries and chocolate with the heat of super hot chillies. Try on chicken with rice or as a glaze on ribs.
Side Kick Indian Pickle by Hot Pods Chilli Products
Woking, Surrey
A spicy Indian pickle with mango, aubergine and Indian spices. Try on the side of a curry to add extra heat and flavour or with poppadoms.
LillyPuds Classic Christmas Pudding by LillyPuds
Chelmsford, Essex
LillyPuds work hard to ensure their products are as free from unnatural ingredients wherever possible – and this version of their famous Christmas pudding means even more people can enjoy their festive goodness.
Enchorer Dalna (Green Jackfruit Curry) by Mandira’s Kitchen
Albury, Surrey
A delicacy from Mandira’s grandmother’s kitchen using green jackfruit and lots of lovely spices. Jackfruit is high in protein and fibre and is a vegan alternative to meat.
Lemon Rice by Mandira’s Kitchen
Albury, Surrey
Mandira’s Kitchen’s basmati rice is the colour of sunshine, tempered with mustard seeds and fresh curry leaves. The perfect accompaniment to their range of delicious curries.
Seaweed and Dill Seed Thins by Sussex Gourmand
Brighton, East Sussex
Best known for their delicious bresaola, which recently featured on Top of the Shop with Tom Kerridge, it was Sussex Gourmand's seaweed and dill seed thins that stole the show this time.
Brighton, East Sussex
Southover Food Company is a Sussex-based award-winning cooked-meat manufacturer and food distributor that supplies to local shops, delicatessens and catering companies.
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