
Ensure you stand out from the crowd in 2023 by winning an award from the UK’s largest independent food group – Taste of the West.
Here at Taste of the West we work hard to promote and support fantastic local food and drink from across the South West. We are a truly unique organisation, owned by over 1,000 of our members including food and drink producers, hospitality and retail business in the South West – all passionate about the provenance and quality of the products they make, serve or sell.
The Taste of the West Awards programme has been promoting and supporting the South West food and drink industry for over three decades by recognising excellence and rewarding dedication to provenance. In these challenging times, this recognition is more important than ever.
We are now accepting entries into our 2023 Awards programme from all hospitality and retail establishments!
Why should I enter? Well, here are 5 reasons:
- Gain recognition for your establishment – all award winners receive certificates to promote their success and window stickers to display, as well digital logos to use on websites, social media, and any other marketing or promotional material.
- Taste of the West will help promote your establishment – all award-winning establishments will be listed and promoted on our website.
- A Taste of the West award is a powerful marketing tool – winning one of our awards generates great press and media coverage.
- Winning a Taste of the West Award conveys the quality and importance of provenance to your business to your customers – it’s the ultimate endorsement of your efforts and achievements.
- Receive valuable feedback – all entrants will be sent a report from professional and experienced judges after their visit.
Our Hospitality & Retail Awards are open to all:
Cafes, Dining Pubs, Bars, Restaurants, Fine Dining Establishments, Casual Dining Establishments, Takeaways, Street Food & Drink Vendors, Bed & Breakfasts, Hotels, Farm Shops, Specialist Retailers/Delicatessens, Butcher’s Shops and Online Retailers.
Entry for all Taste of the West Hospitality or Retail members is FREE OF CHARGE. Membership includes a whole host of other benefits such as promotion, use of the Taste of the West member’s logo, access to exclusive offers and services from affiliate members, discounts at leading tradeshows such as Source in Exeter/Bristol, plus access to a monthly newsletter with all the latest industry news and updates.
If you would like more information about membership or you want to find out how to take part in our awards programme, please contact Lily at Taste of the West: ll@tasteofthewest.co.uk or call the Taste of the West team on 01404 822012.
Find out more about the Taste of the West Awards on our website: https://www.tasteofthewest.co.uk/business/awards
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