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THE GOOD FOOD AWARDS
A reminder that voting is currently underway for our Good Food Awards for 2021. Vote for your favourite restaurants and food & drink producers from right across Rutland & Stamford and we’ll ensure they get the recognition they deserve...
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Vote for your best restaurant, coffee shop and food producers at pridemagazines.co.uk or use our voting form; just turn over the page
Top: Celebrating success with the Olive Branch team. Above: Rutland farmer Josh Makey. Main: Main course is served at Barnsdale Lodge. ALREADY, THE VOTES ARE PILING IN! Many of our readers have already registered their nominations in our Pride Magazines Good Food Awards 2021.
A reminder, then, that we’d like to know about which restaurants, cafés, food and drink producers you consider to be the best in the county. By asking our readers for their recommendations we’ll ensure that advertising commitment in our magazines or our own opinions don’t compromise our readers’ ability to recognise the restaurants and food & drink businesses they want to celebrate. Last month we provided over 70 of our own recommendations for what we think are the county’s best restaurants and food-related businesses, but we’re really keen that as many readers as possible fill in the form over the page or vote online to give us their recommendations.
Many of the businesses we featured last month have endured periods of closure during lockdown, and even with restrictions now relaxed, staffing problems and a shortage of lorry drivers to deliver supplies are still hindering the hospitality industry nationally. In 2019 hospitality contributed £59.3 billion in GVA to the UK economy; 3.0% of total UK economic output. The sector also provided employment for about 2.38m people; about 6.9% of the UK’s population. Also, many of these businesses are SMEs, the health of which has a knock-on implication for the agriculture and haulage sectors too. It’s economically important to ensure the sector is supported. But moreover, where would we be without our local pub or café, or that lovely restaurant to dine in on a Friday night? Let’s get behind the industry, celebrate our pubs and restaurants and generally raise a glass to the whole sector! >>
OUR SIX GOOD FOOD AWARD CATEGORIES
n Restaurant of the Year
Our flagship award looks to celebrate a restaurant that creates great food, with local ingredients and stunning presentation. n Café, Bar or Bistro of the Year
This category is designed to recognise places providing really good lunches, lighter dishes and afternoon teas. n International Cuisine
In this category, we’re looking to recognise a restaurant which provides great dishes from around the world. n Restaurant with Rooms
Often, great dining and lovely bedrooms go hand in hand. Name your favourite local B&B, hotel or country inn with rooms. n Local Food Producer
The county has plenty of great food producers. Here, we’d like to name a butcher, baker, farmer or food producer. n Rutland & Stamford Drink
And finally, from wine and spirits to tea and coffee or local soft drinks, nominate your favourite local drink, too! >>
Look out for more local food & drink producers...
Food and drink events to allow you to stock up for the autumn and winter months
n 7th November 2021 Rutland Food and Farming Festival A celebration of all that the county has to offer in terms of food and drink, rescheduled from July. www.rutlandshowground.com.
n 25th to 28th November 2021 The Burghley Christmas Fair The traditional and spectacular Burghley House Christmas Fair returns! Wander among the chalets, heated marquees and Fine Food Market and enjoy a unique Christmas shopping opportunity. Offering everything from luxury gifts, festive treats, artisan food and more. www.burghley.co.uk.
n 26th November to 12th December 2021 Belvoir Castle Engine Yard’s Christmas Market There’s so much to experience at the Engine Yard. During the run-up to Christmas 2021, there’s going to be late night shopping events so that everyone gets a chance to come and browse. The site’s shops will be theming their offerings towards festive gifts and treats for all. You can grab a freshly prepared bite to eat at The Fuel Tank Cafe or the Pizza and Burger Kitchen. Don’t forget, Belvoir Castle’s Engine Yard also has lots of great delis, farm shops and speciality food retailers too. www.belvoircastle.com.
You’re free to vote for whichever Rutland or Stamford businesses you choose; they don’t have to be mentioned in this edition. You can also vote online at www.pridemagazines.co.uk. !
Restaurant of the Year 2021: Your overall favourite place to dine in Rutland or Stamford.
Café, Bar or Bistro of the Year 2021: Your preferred place to enjoy a lighter meal or coffee.
International Cuisine 2021: A local restaurant providing great international dishes.
‘Restaurant with Rooms’ 2021: A restaurant that also has really special accommodation.
Local Food Producer: A producer of local artisan food e.g.: a butcher, baker or cheesemaker.
Local Drink: This could be a wine or spirit, locally roasted coffee, local tea or soft drink.
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Cut out this page and send your nominations to Pride Magazines Good Food Awards 2021, Pride Magazines, Boston Enterprise Centre, Enterprise Way, Boston, Lincolnshire PE21 7TW. CLOSING DATE 1ST NOVEMBER 2021.
