Orkney Food and Drink Awards shortlist revealed

The shortlist for this year’s Orkney Food and Drink Awards has been revealed, following a public vote that attracted 4,000 nominations.

Thirty-six local food and drink business are in the running for 16 different awards.

Award winners will be announced at a special gala ceremony and dinner at Stromness Academy on Saturday, October 15.

Orkney Food and Drink’s Edgar Balfour said: “When we re-launched the food and drink awards, two years ago, we were overwhelmed by the public response, but this year has again seen interest far exceed our expectations.

“The thousands of nominations we’ve received have come from local folk and visitors alike and we’d like to say a massive thanks to everyone who has taken the time to cast a vote.

“Orkney’s food and drink businesses are extremely proud of what they do and these awards are the perfect way to formally recognise that commitment and dedication.”

Best Restaurant Evening Meal

• Eastward Guest House
• Foveran Restaurant
• Lucano Restaurant

Best Hotel//Bar Evening Meal

• Kirkwall Hotel
• Lynnfield Hotel
• Merkister Hotel

Best Lunch or High Tea

• Willows Coffee Shop – Wellpark Garden Centre
• Birsay Bay Tearoom
• Leigh’s

Best Breakfast

• Cafelolz@21
• Eastward Guest House
• NorthLink Ferries

Best School Dinner

• Burray Primary School
• Papdale Primary School
• Westray Junior High School

Best Local Food Retailer

• Sinclair General Stores
• The Brig Larder
• William Shearer

Best Marketing Initiative

• Peedie Kirkwall Cakes
• Scottish Sea Farms
• The Brig Larder

Best New Product

• Island Smokery – Sweet Chilli Smoked Cheese
• Orkney Brewery – Orkney Gold
• W F M Brown – Beremeal Oatcakes & Crackers

Best Meat-Based Supplier/Producer

• Craigie Butchers
• E Flett Butchers
• Williamsons

Best Fish-Based Supplier/Producer

• Jollys of Orkney
• Orkney Fishermen’s Society
• Pierowall Fish Ltd

Best Dairy-Based Supplier/Producer

• Grimbister Farm Cheese
• Orkney Cheese
• Orkney Creamery

Best Bakery-Based Supplier/Producer

• Argo’s Bakery
• Rendall’s Bakery
• W F M Brown

Best Drink-Based Supplier/Producer

• Highland Park Distillery
• Orkney Brewery
• Swannay Brewery

Best use of OFD Products

• Cafelolz@21
• Foveran Restaurant
• Leigh’s

Outstanding Customer Service

• Foveran Restaurant
• Orkney College Hospitality Department
• The Brig Larder

Special Prize for Continued Excellence

• Cafelolz@21
• Foveran Restaurant
• W F M Brown