The 2022 Food and Drink Heroes have been revealed at an exciting awards show that took place at Ideas Fest.
Some of the best names in the food and drink industry gathered at Ideas Fest to celebrate the awards show and the successful finalists - with many taking away a prized engraved chopping board - what more could a Food and Drink Hero want?
The awards recognised the entrepreneurs behind the UK’s best food and drink businesses of the moment, across 14 separate categories. The awards show which took place at the festival grounds in Wickham, was set in a beautiful rural location, with business people from all industries gathered to network and champion all of the finalists - which truly added to the excitement of it all.
It was really inspiring to see the entrepreneurial spirit in one tent, and we are so happy to announce that the winners of the 2022 Food and Drink Heroes are:
Alcoholic Drink Entrepreneur of the Year
Jay Bradley - The Craft Irish Whiskey Co. & Whiskey & Wealth Club
Animal Food Entrepreneur of the Year
James Lacy & Nathan Perry - Denzel’s
Baked Goods Entrepreneur of the Year
Paul & Laura Clark - Phat Pasty Co
Confectionary Entrepreneur of the Year
James Cadbury - Love Cocoa & H!P Chocolate
Export Entrepreneur of the Year
Sean Ramsden - Ramsden International
Health Entrepreneur of the Year
Wayne Starkey & James Whiting - Skinny Food Co
Hospitality Entrepreneur of the Year
Louise Palmer-Masterton - Stem & Glory
Innovation Entrepreneur of the Year
Charlie Gilpin & Sam Moss - Stocked
Non-Alcoholic Entrepreneur of the Year
Ellie Webb - Caleño
Food Service Entrepreneur of the Year
Antoine Melon & Nicolas Payet - HOMETAINMENT
Producer of the Year
David Thompson & Tom Mellor - Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery
Start-up Entrepreneur of the Year
Laura Riches & Laura Rosenberger - Laylo
Street Food Entrepreneur of the Year
Puneet Wadhwani - Patri Artisan Street Food and Drinks
Sustainability Entrepreneur of the Year
Jamie Crummie - Too Good To Go
Francesca James, founder of Food and Drink Heroes, said: “The line-up of finalists was nothing short of impressive so the winners should be so proud of themselves to take away their awards. With over 700 entries from across the UK - these winners truly are the best of the best. We’re so lucky to add these businesses and the entrepreneurs to our community and can’t wait to come along on the rest of their journey.”
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