Food and Drink

Celebrate your food or drink business by entering the Dorset Tourism Awards. From innovative dining experiences to exceptional local produce, these awards honor culinary excellence, sustainability, and creativity. Showcase your achievements and gain recognition as a leading name in Dorset’s vibrant food and drink scene.

Café/Tearoom of the Year (Taste of England, VE) sponsored by Dorset Food & Drink
Recognises businesses within the tourism industry that offer outstanding cuisine, innovative service and excellence throughout their entire operation. Food service businesses including cafés, tea rooms, coffee shops.

Pub of the Year (VE)
Recognises pubs that make a significant contribution to tourism in their area, with a food and drink offering that includes quality locally sourced produce.

Restaurant and Casual Dining of the Year (Taste of England, VE)
Recognises businesses within the tourism industry that offer outstanding cuisine, innovative service and excellence throughout their entire operation. Food service businesses including fine dining, restaurant, bistro, diner, pizza restaurant, grill etc.