Announcing the Product Winners of the Great British Food Awards 2021!

The results are in! These are the well deserving winners of the GBF Awards 2021

Over the past couple of months, our celebrity judges and our sponsor Booths ‘the good grocer’, have been taste testing the delicious food and drink products sent in by artisan producers across the UK. The results are finally in, and here are our winners! To find out more about these standout producers, and to see the judges’ feedback, please visit our winners page.

CHEESE & DAIRY

BLUE CHEESE , Judged by chef Raymond Blanc

Winner: Shepherds Purse, Harrogate Blue

Highly Commended: Cropwell Bishop Creamery, Beauvale

Highly Commended: Sussex High Weald Dairy Ltd, Brighton Blue

HARD CHEESE, Judged by chef Monica Galetti

Winner: ALDI, Specially Selected Vintage Cheddar

Highly Commended: ALDI, Specially Selected Red Fox

Highly Commended: Lyburn Farm, Stoney Cross

SOFT CHEESE, Judged by food writer Martha Collinson

Winner: Sussex High Weald Dairy Ltd, Sussex Slipcoates

Highly Commended: ALDI, Specially Selected Cheese Bakes Barbers Cheddar

Highly Commended: Feltham’s Farm Ltd, Renegade Monk

FLAVOUR ADDED CHEESE, Judged by chef Asma Khan

Winner: Blackwoods Cheese Co., Graceburn Original

Highly Commended: ALDI, Specially Selected Cheese Bakes, Barbers Cheddar

Highly Commended: Godminster, Black Truffle Vintage Organic Cheddar

DAIRY, Judged by Masterchef 2021 winner Tom Rhodes

Winner, Posh Cow Butter with Smoked Salt

Highly Commended: Clandeboye Estate, Greek Style Yoghurt

Highly Commended: Trewithen Dairy, Cornish Clotted Cream

ICE-CREAM, Judged by chef and gelatiere Jacob Kenedy

Winner: Wholly Gelato, Milk Wholly Milk Gelato

Highly Commended: Granny Gothard’s, Artisan Salted Honey Ice Cream

Highly Commended: Wholly Gelato, Milk Gianduja Gelato

BAKING & PUDDINGS

SAVOURY BAKES, Judged by chef Raymond Blanc

Winner: ALDI, Specially Selected Ultimate Sausage Rolls

Highly Commended: Brockleby’s Pies, Ruffalo Buffalo Pie

Highly Commended: The Zingiberi Bakery, The Captains Crackers: Chia and Chive

BREAD, Judged by baker Flora Shedden

Winner: GAIL’S, Waste Less Sourdough

Highly Commended: Baker Tom’s Focaccia

Highly Commended: Celtic Bakers, Signature Sourdough

SAVOURY BISCUITS, Judged by chef Michel Roux Jr

Winner: The Orchard Biggar Limited, Cheesy Oatcakes

Highly Commended: The Artful Baker, Kalamata Olives and Oregano

Highly Commended: Artisan Biscuits, Miller’s Elements Earth Crackers: Beetroot and Spinach

HOME BAKING, Judged by food writer Martha Collison

Winner: Shipton Mill Limited, Soft Cake and Pastry Organic White Flour

Highly Commended: W & H Marriage & Sons Limited, Moulsham Seeded Malted Brown Bread Flour

Highly Commended: 3 Cheese Bread

SWEET BAKES, Judged by baker Flora Shedden

Winner: Croots, Lemon Drizzle Cake

Highly Commended: Yvette’s Chocolates, Gooey Brownies

Highly Commended: Calon Lan Cakes, Traditional Welsh Cakes

SWEET BISCUITS, Judged by food writer Martha Collinson

Winner: Dukeshill, Handmade Scottish Shortbread

Highly Commended: Daylesford Organic, Cashew Chocolate Chip Cookies

Highly Commended: Orchard Biggar, shortbread

HOT PUDDINGS, Judged by baker Flora Shedden

Winner: Dukeshill, Sticky Toffee Pudding

Highly Commended: Durban Street Food, Apple Sponge Pudding

Highly Commended: LillyPuds, Premium Traditional Christmas Pudding

READY MEALS, Judged by bootstrap cook Jack Monroe

Winner: Simpkin & Roses, Chicken calabrese with nduja

Highly Commended: Durban Street Food, Bobotie

Highly Commended: ByRuby, Roast chicken, leek and bacon pie

DRINKS (ALCOHOL)

ENGLISH & WELSH WINE, Judged by eco-chef Tom Hunt

Winner: Fox & Fox, Inspiration Brut 2014

Highly Commended: Tinwood Estate, Blanc de Blancs 2018

Highly Commended: Aldwick Estate, Mary’s Rose 2020

VODKA, Judged by chef Eric Lanlard

Winner: Royal Mash Ltd Vintage Vodka 2020

Highly Commended: Wolf of the Woods, Organic Cornish Hop Vodka

Highly Commended: Black Cow, Vodka Negroni

WHISKY, Judged by Charlie Stein, Director of Wine & Drinks at Rick Stein Restaurants

Winner: The Cotswolds Distillery, Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky

Highly Commended: Nc’nean, Organic Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Highly Commended: The Cotswolds Distillery, Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky

LIQEUERS, Judged by Tarquin Leadbetter, founder of Tarquin’s Gin

Winner: White Heron, British Cassis

Highly Commended: Sacred Spirits, Orange Whisky Liqueur

Highly Commended: Tipsy Wight, Crab Apple Vodka Liqueur

BEER & LAGER, Judged by drinks expert and writer Olly Smith

Winner: Hepworth & Company Brewers, The Right Stuff Organic APA (5%)

Highly Commended: Lacons Brewery Ltd, Encore Amber Ale (3.8%)

Highly Commended: Shepherd Neame & Co, Strong Pale Ale (5%)

CIDER

Judged by Pippa Middlehurst

Winner: Hallets Cider, Hallets Real Cider

Highly Commended: Sandford Orchards, Devon Mist Cider

Highly Commended: Courtney’s Drinks, Whimple Cider

RUM, Judged by Miranda Hayman, owner of Hayman’s Rum

Winner: Hattiers, Eminence White Rum Blended Aged.

Highly Commended: Courtney’s Drinks, Grumblebee Honey Spiced Rum

Highly Commended: Rathlee Distilling Co Ltd, Sea Aged Limited Release Rum

FLAVOURED RUM, Judged by drinks expert Charlie Stein

Winner: WRC Holdings, Devil’s Bridge Spiced Rum

Highly Commended: Rosemullion Distillery Ltd, Rosemullion Spiced Rum

Highly Commended: Drapers England, Smoked oak and Vanilla

ANY OTHER SPIRITS, Judged by drinks expert Olly Smith

Winner: Orkney Spirits Ltd, Orkney Akvavit

Highly Commended: Cotswold Distillery, Cotswolds Summer Cup

Highly Commended: McNean’s Distillery Ltd, McNean’s Organic Botanical Spirit

FLAVOURED GIN, Judged by chef Adam Handling

Winner: Three Wrens Distillery, Bison Grass Edition

Highly Commended: Pink Marmalade Gin

Highly Commended: Deerness Distillery Ltd, Vara Pink Gin

GIN, Judged by chef Mitch Tonks

Winner: Griffin Spirit Company Ltd, Luxury London Dry Gin

Highly Commended: Masons of Yorkshire, Masons of Yorkshire: The Original

Highly Commended: Isle of Bute Gin, Isle of Bute Oyster Gin

DRINKS (SOFT & BREWED)

COFFEE, Judged by drinks expert Charlie Stein

Winner: The Lost Barn Coffee Roasters, Columbia Asorcafe Inza Cauca

Highly Commended: Lost Sheep Coffee, Brazil Paranaiba

Highly Commended: The Lost Barn Coffee Roasters, Peru

TEA, Judged by Dani Redd, Editor of Great British Food

Winner: Summerdown, Summerdown Peppermint Tea Pyramids

Highly Commended: Noble Leaf, Revitalise Peppermint Tea

Highly Commended: The Lincoln Tea and Coffee Company, Red Berry Tea Blend

SOFT DRINKS, Judged by chef Shelina Permalloo

Winner: Barn Farm Drinks, Rhubarb and Apple Press

Highly Commended: Gusto, Organic Blood orange

Highly Commended: Tom Parker Creamery, Free Range Strawberries and Milk

NON-ALCOHOLIC SPIRITS/BEERS/WINES, Judged by founder of Sober Girl Society Millie Gooch

Winner: Everleaf, Mountain

Highly Commended: Caleño, Dark and Spicy

Highly Commended: Hepworth & Company, Aztec Agave Brewed Lager

MIXERS, Judged by founder of Sober Girl Society Millie Gooch

Winner: Twelve Below, Rhubarb & Ginger Mixer

Highly Commended: Drink Better Ltd, Cushiedoos Superior Tonic Water

Highly Commended: Barn Farm Drinks, Strawberry & Cucumber Presse

HEALTH & WELLBEING

HEALTHY BOOST, Judged by chef Shelina Permalloo

Winner: St Ewe, Free Range Eggs

Highly Commended: Yockenthewaite Farm Ltd, Nutty Spelt Granola

Highly Commended: Healthy Coconut Milk, Kefir

ORGANIC, Judged by eco chef Tom Hunt

Winner: Riverford Organic,100% UK Veg Box

Highly Commended: Daylesford Organic, Thai Chicken Bone Broth with Chilli & Lemongrass

Highly Commended: Gusto, Organic Fiery Ginger with Chipotle

FREE-FROM, Judged by Great British Bake Off Season 10 Winner David Atherton

Winner: The Zingiberi Bakery, The Captain’s Crackers: Warm Chilli

Highly Commended: HazelNOT, Gnawbles

Highly Commended: Slightly Different, Tomato Relish

VEGETARIAN, Judged by eco chef Tom Hunt

Winner: Sharpham Park Organic Spelt White Pasta Gigli Rigati

Highly Commended: ByRuby, Vegetable Lasagne

Highly Commended: Sharpham Park, Organic Pearled Spelt

VEGAN, Judged by vegan cook Rachel Ama

Winner: Swoon Gelato Ltd, Swoon Bacio Gelato

Highly Commended: Vicarage Bakes, Indulgent Vegan Chocolate Orange Brownies

Highly Commended: The Brook Plant Based Kitchen, Lemon and Herb Seafood Cakes

KITCHEN STAPLES

CONDIMENTS & SPREADS, Judged by Masterchef 2021 winner Tom Rhodes

Winner: Hawkshead Whisky Smoked, Whisky Smoked Black Garlic Salt

Highly Commended: Irish Black Butter

Highly Commended: Ozi Lala Levantine Street Food, Amba Sauce

COOKING SAUCES & KITS, Judged by chef Vivek Singh

Winner: White’s Gourmet Fried Chicken, Crunchy Bird Dust

Highly Commended: Crave, Karen’s Spicy Marinade Classic

Highly Commended: Cottage Delight Limited, Caramelised Red Onion and Stout Sauce

PICKLES, Judged by chef Santosh Shah

Winner: CRAIC Foods Ltd, Pickled Gooseberries in Apple & Elderflower Vinegar

Highly Commended: Dukeshill Ham Company, Dukeshill Proper Piccalilli

Highly Commended: Calder’s Kitchen Ltd, Traditional Piccalilli

HONEY, Judged by food writer and stylist Rosie Birkett

Winner: Black Bee Honey, Seaside Honey

Highly Commended: Bermondsey Street Bees, Royal Albert Dock Honey

Highly Commended: Cilgwenyn Bee Farm, Mel Cilgwenyn, Carmarthenshire Meadow Wildflower Honey

JAM, Judged by Lucy Charles, Head of Operations at Borough Market

Winner: Annabel’s, Strawberry Conserve

Highly Commended: Waterhouse Fayre, Blackcurrant & Cassis Conserve

Highly Commended: Tracklements, Fresh Chilli Jam

MARMALADE, Judged by Lucy Charles, Head of Operations at Borough Market

Winner: Rosalind’s Larder Grapefruit & Cointreau Noir Marmalade

Highly Commended: Radnor Preserves, Hand-Cut Seville Orange Marmalade

Highly Commended: Season’s Bounty, Seville and Sea Buckthorn Marmalade

CHUTNEY, Judged by chef Asma Khan

Winner: Plum Duff & Stuff, Harley House Chutney

Highly Commended: Allan’s Chilli Products, Pear, Apple & Date Chilli Chutney

Highly Commended: Cottage Delight Ltd, Classic Cheese Board Chutney

VINEGARS, DRESSINGS & OILS, Judged by owner of Aspall’s Cider Henry Chevallier-Guild

Winner: Burren Balsamics Ltd, Black Garlic infused Balsamic Vinegar of Modena

Highly Commended: Happy Butter, Happy Butter Organic Ghee

Highly Commended: Burren Balsamics Ltd, Raspberry infused Balsamic Vinegar of Modena

SNACKS & CONFECTIONARY

CHOCOLATE, Judged by master patissier Eric Lanlard

Winner: Firetree, Vanuatu

Highly Commended: Firetree, Philippines

Highly Commended: Rumsey’s, Handmade chocolate

CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS, Judged by chef Adam Handling

Winner: Sugarcane Studio, Florentines

Highly Commended: Ten Watch Chocolates, Rhubarb & Custard Bon Bons

Highly Commended: Love Brownies, Raspberry Brownie Bon Bons

SAVOURY SNACKS, Judged by one-pound chef Miguel Barclay

Winner: The Scottish Seaweed Company, SHORE Seaweed Chips

Highly Commended: Filberts Fine Foods Limited, French Rosemary Almonds

Highly Commended: Two Farmers Hand-cooked Crisps, Mushroom Flavour

MEAT & FISH

CHARCUTERIE, Judged by chef Adam Handling

Winner: Dukeshill Ham Company, York Ham

Highly Commended: Redhill Farm Free Range Pork, Dry Cured Oak Smoked Pancetta

Highly Commended: Mr Duck Ltd, Duck saucisson

BEEF: Judged by Simon Taylor, GB team captain at the World Butchery Challenge

Winner: Daylesford Organic, Rib of Beef

Highly Commended: Dyson Farming Ltd, Fillet Steak

Highly Commended: Helen Browning’s Organics, Ribeye Steak

PORK, Judged by Simon Taylor, GB team captain at the World Butchery Challenge

Winner: Packington Free Range Ltd, Pork Shoulder

Highly Commended: Packington Free Range Ltd, Loin of Pork

Highly Commended: Helen Browning’s Organics, Salt and Pepper Ribs

LAMB, Judged by John Pallagi, owner of Farmison & Co

Winner: Yew Tree Farm, Heritage Meats, Herdwick Hogget, Shoulder on the Bone

Highly Commended: ALDI, Specially Selected Galloway Lamb Rack

Highly Commended: Dukeshill, Butterflied Leg of Lamb

GAME, Judged by chef and food writer Ben Tish

Winner, ALDI, Specially Selected Partridge in a Pear Tree Wellingtons

Highly Commended: Mr Duck, Duck Saucisson Sec

Highly Commended: ALDI, Specially Selected British Venison Joint

SAUSAGES, BACON & BLACK PUDDING, Judged by chef Shaun Rankin

Winner: The Farmer’s Son, Black Pudding

Highly Commended: Redhill Farm Free Range Pork, Lincolnshire Sausage

Highly Commended: Charles Macleod Ltd, Stornoway Black Pudding

POULTRY, Judged by chef Vivek Singh

Winner: Adlington’s, English Label Free Range Chicken

Highly Commended: Morton’s Family Farm, Free Range Cockerel

Highly Commended: ALDI, Specially Selected Perfect Duck Duo

FRESH FISH & SEAFOOD, Judged by chef and seafood expert Mitch Tonks

Winner: Osborne & Sons (Shellfish) Limited, Cooked Cockles

Highly Commended: Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd, Morecambe Bay Oysters

Highly Commended: Kames Fish Farming Limited, Kames Scottish Steelhead Trout

SMOKED FISH & SEAFOOD, Judged by chef and seafood expert Jack Stein

Winner: The Scottish Salmon Company, Native Hebridean Smoked Scottish Salmon

Highly Commended: The Pished Fish, Smoked Salmon Gilltong

Highly Commended: Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd, Loch Fyne Bradan Rost

SPECIALIST

BEST BRITISH SPECIALITY, Judged by Adrian Boswell, Head Buyer at Selfridges

Winner: Lost Barn Coffee Roasters, Bloomsbury Espresso Blend

Highly Commended: ByRuby, Macaroni Cheese

Highly Commended: London East India Iced Tea, Iced Tea

BEST NEW PRODUCT, Judged by Booths

Winner: Pastificio Carleschi Ltd, British Grown Emmer & Fava Bean Sedani Rigati

Highly Commended: Riverford Organic Farmers, Riverford Low-plastic 100% Organic Recipe Boxes

Highly Commended: Royal Mash Ltd, Royal Mash Vintage Vodka 2020

BEST NEW PRODUCER, Judged by Booths

Winner: Vicarage Bakes

Highly Commended: WRC Holdings

Highly Commended: Pastificio Carleschi Ltd

BEST BRITISH KITCHEN PRODUCT, Judged by chef Richard Bainbridge

Winner: The Knife Sharpener Guy, The Anysharp Knife Sharpener

Highly Commended: Wax Wrap, Organic Beeswax Food Bags

Highly Commended: Thermapen, ETI Thermapen One