Nominations open: Help uncover Chesterfield’s best in food and drink
‘You have to be in it to win it;’ that’s the message from Destination Chesterfield, organiser of the town’s inaugural Food and Drink Awards.
Arranged in association with Chesterfield College, with support from the town’s business community, the awards are designed to discover the very best Chesterfield has to offer. Nominations are now open across 11 categories to find Chesterfield’s best places to eat and drink. Categories include:
- Restaurant of the Year – Sponsored by Mr Sparkles
- Gastro Pub of the Year – Sponsored by Jumble Design
- Café/Tea Room of the Year – Sponsored by NatWest
- Customer Service – Sponsored by Franke
- Chesterfield producer of the Year – Sponsored by Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce
- Pub of the Year (sponsor to be confirmed)
- Best Newcomer – Sponsored by Chesterfield Borough Council
- Best out of Town – Sponsored by Northern Tea Merchants
- Young Chef of the Year – Sponsored by Banner Jones Solicitors
- Chef of the Year – Sponsored by Redbrik Estate Agents
- Chesterfield Food Hero – Presented by Chesterfield College
Whether it’s the food, chef, customer service, drinks, or something you can’t quite put your finger on, Destination Chesterfield wants to know why your favourite eatery or pub gets your business.
Nominations close at midnight on Wednesday 11th September, after which the Chesterfield Food and Drink Awards’ panel of secret judges will shortlist three finalists in each category and visit these establishments to rate them against set criteria.
As well as established chefs, the awards are also looking to uncover Chesterfield’s aspiring talent with a Young Chef of the Year award, culminating in a cook off to decide the winner.
With hundreds of restaurants, bars, cafes, take-aways, food producers and pubs in the town, Destination Chesterfield is anticipating a barrage of entries. The winners will be announced at a glittering awards evening at Chesterfield College on 30th October.
People can find nomination forms in eating and drinking establishments throughout the town, or fill in the form online athttp://www.chesterfield.co.uk/foodanddrinkawards.
Source:Destination Chesterfield
