Chefs reveal winning ingredients in Chefs’ Choice Awards
Products from foodservice suppliers were entered into the annual Chefs’ Choice Awards and judged by a panel of top food experts, before the winners were revealed at an awards ceremony in London in February.
Items from cheese and crisps to nuts and cakes were included in the awards, along with the overall winner of the Product of the Year.
Brakes Group head of category Sarah Wilkinson said: “The Chefs’ Choice Awards shine a light on the best products for foodservice.
‘Great for us and customers’
“Winning no fewer than five awards in 2017 [and two this year] was great for us and our customers.”
Bidfood brand controller Holly Marrero Easson said: “Winning at the Chefs’ Choice Awards has been fantastic for us in reinforcing the outstanding quality of our own brand products. Especially as these were judged and chosen by a panel of professional chefs.”
This year the competition was sponsored by the international food exhibition Cibus and the Italian Trade Agency and supported by Food Innovation Solutions and Good Sense Research.
The categories and category winners of the 2018 Chefs’ Choice Awards are:
- Product of the Year
Froneri – Mövenpick Cinnamon Ice Cream - Biscuits and Crackers
Booker – Chef’s Larder Premium Gourmet Crackers - Bread and Morning Goods
Bidfood – Premium Selection Jalapeño and Cheddar Bloomer - Cakes
Bidfood – Premium Selection Persian Love Loaf Cake - Cheese
Booker – Chef’s Larder Tuxford and Tebbutt Blue Stilton - Crisps and Nuts
Pipers Crisp Co – Atlas Mountains Wild Thyme and Rosemary Crisps - Finished Desserts
Brioche Pasquier UK – Tartelette au Citron Meringuée - Fish and Shellfish
Brakes – Scottish MSC Mussels in a Tomato Chorizo & Smoked Paprika Sauce - Hot Beverages
Booker – Lichfields Fairtrade Gourmet Espresso Beans - Ice Cream
Froneri – Mövenpick Cinnamon Ice Cream - Meat and Poultry
Booker – BlackGate Signature Half Striploin - Party and Buffet Foods
Pidy UK – Mussel Shell Black Pie - Potato
Booker – Chef’s Larder Premium Extra Chunky Gourmet Chips - Products Sold as Free-From
Brakes – Gluten Free Pigs in Blankets - Ready Meals
Bidfood – Premium Selection Honey Root Vegetable and Quinoa Burger - Sauces and Condiments
Booker – Chef’s Larder Sriracha Sauce - Stock and Store Cupboard
Essential Cuisine – Asian Aromatic Stock Base - Chefs’ Choice Award for Innovation
Prima Foods UK – Gluten Free Choux Pastry Mix
The Chefs’ Choice Awards are spearheaded by William Reed and brought to you by Food Manufacture, The Grocer, Restaurant magazine and The Morning Advertiser.
