Choose Suffolk Salutes Food Heroes

Choose Suffolk was thrilled to be a sponsor of this year's Suffolk Food & Drink Awards. These awards celebrate the work of one of the county's most important sectors, and the production of food and drink, alongside the associated businesses that this activity supports, is one of Suffolk's real success stories.

Celia Hodson, Chief Executive, Choose Suffolk, comments, Suffolk's food and drink businesses demonstrate how a creative and entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking in the county. All of these award winners, along with the many nominees, have shown a continuing commitment to maintaining the very highest standards of quality and innovation. They play an essential role in positioning Suffolk as a unique destination for food and drink.

Best Restaurant: The Blyth, Southwold

Best Food Pub: The White Horse, Sibton

Informal Dining Venue: Hall Farm Café Restaurant, Stratford St Mary

 Best Farm Shop: Hollowtrees Farm Shop, Semer

Best Delicatessen: Lawsons Delicatessen, Aldeburgh

Best Tea/Coffee Shop: The Wild Strawberry Café, Woodbridge

Best Butcher: Sotherton Beef & Pies, Halesworth

Best Baker: The Cake Shop, Woodbridge

Best Suffolk Drink: Perronelle's Cyder Blush, Aspalls, Debenham

Producer of the Year: Aspalls, Debenham

Suffolk Product of the Year: Aspalls Organic Cyder, Aspalls, Debenham

Suffolk Food Hero 2009: Nick & Joan Hardingham, AlderCarr Farm, Needham Market