Best indie retailer

CHANDOS DELI, BRISTOL

Chandos' Clifton outpost is a treasure trove of delicious things to eat and drink. Peruse the cheese cabinet, pick up a loaf of freshly baked bread and select a bottle of wine to pair with your feast of locally produced goodies.

The Dorset Meat Company

Jane and Nick Somper established this online butchery to provide foodies with grass-fed meat reared in harmony with nature. The duo work with a network of local family-run farms and curate the finest outdoor-reared meat in boxes delivered to customers' doors.

FEE'S FOOD, ROCK

A cafe, deli and artisan ready-meal shop rolled into one, Fee's Food in Rock is a hub of delicious homemade and locally crafted delights. The oven-ready meals, which include classics such as Cornish fish pie and aubergine parmigiana, are a hit with tourists staying in the village's self-catering accommodation.

THE BECKFORD BOTTLE SHOP, BATH

Visit this bottle shop and bistro to pick up interesting drops for your wine collection and then stick around for a glass and a couple of small plates from its award-winning kitchen. If you can't make it to the venue on Saville Row, order wine to be delivered to your door from the online shop.

Best newcomer COR, BRISTOL

Mark Chapman was executive chef at some of Bristol's most exciting restaurants before he opened this neighbourhood restaurant on North Street in October 2022. It's a small plates set-up, with dishes inspired by the flavours of the Med.

CROCADON, ST MELLION

Five years in the making, this farm-to-table restaurant in rural Cornwall was one of 2023's most anticipated launches and was awarded a Michelin Green star just months after opening to evening diners. Chef-owner Dan Cox and team craft almost everything from produce that's been grown and reared on the farm.

EMILIA, ASHBURTON

A Bologna-style osteria isn't what instantly comes to mind when you think of dining in the depths of Dartmoor, yet the discerning town of Ashburton is the perfect setting for this contemporary restaurant. The daily menu is inspired by owners Clare Lattin and Tom Hill's Italian experiences.

THE FARM TABLE AT DARTS FARM, TOPSHAM

Starting out more than 50 years ago as a humble pick-your-own shack, Darts Farm near Exeter has transformed into a food and drink hub to which people travel miles to visit. The Farm Table restaurant is the newest addition to the destination and focuses on dishes crafted from own-grown produce and cooked over fire.

Sustainability champion

CATCH AT THE OLD FISH MARKET, WEYMOUTH

This restaurant within a former fish market sources seafood for its daily menus from the dayboats that dock at its doorstep, including its own vessels Weyfish One and Tarka. Other ingredients, such as fruit and veg, are sourced from local Dorset growers and producers.

RIVERFORD ORGANIC FARMERS, BUCKFASTLEIGH

What started out as one man delivering veg in a wheelbarrow has snowballed into an ethics-driven business which delivers 50,000 organic fruit and veg boxes each week. The employee-owned B Corp is on a mission to cut waste, reduce emissions and boost biodiversity.

SCARLET, MAWGAN PORTH

Scarlet is one of the UK's most sustainable hotels, and visitors who arrive by electric car, bike or public transport receive five per cent off their stay. Other eco accomplishments include using grey water from showers to flush the loos, and an outdoor pool that's cleansed by natural reeds and algae.

THE HOLCOMBE, SOMERSET

Alan Lucas and Caroline Gardiner left London to lead a more sustainable lifestyle in Somerset, which resulted in them buying this 13-bedroom inn and establishing a bountiful garden from which they stock the kitchen. Visit for ultra-seasonal dishes adorned with homegrown herbs and flowers.

Follow the action live from the celebratory supper and awards ceremony at Nancarrow Farm near Truro on May 15. We'll be sharing the results on Instagram (@foodmagazinesw) and Twitter (@food_mag) throughout the evening, and images from the event will be published on food-mag.co.uk on May 16.