Award Criteria
Delicious treats and drinks with a difference!
This category honours food and drink suppliers who bring unique catering options to weddings, whether through mobile bars, food trucks, grazing tables, or handcrafted edible favours.
Judges will look for: originality, presentation and the ability to enhance the wedding experience.
Entry Questions:
- Tell us about you and your business, what you do, how long you have been operating and how many weddings you have undertaken in the last 12 months – please include whether you are in-house or preferred supplier.
- Describe the food or drink services you provide for weddings.
- Provide examples of how your offerings have enhanced wedding celebrations.
- Explain how you ensure quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction.
- What makes you different and why do you deserve to win this award this year?
In your supporting evidence, please provide us with examples (images) of different dishes/drinks/services you offer including service style (truck, buffet etc.), any brochures you may have and include a maximum of 6 testimonials that support your entry.
Taste Judging:
Please note that you are permitted to bring samples of your work to judging day (Ashford International Hotel) judging samples should be in the form of a single platter of cold items / mixed drink or cocktail / favour example, which can be kept in a fridge/cool place (according to your instructions). Further details on dates/timings will be sent to all applicants of this category nearer the time.
All entrants must have been trading for a minimum of 12 months as at time of judging (October 2025) and be based in Kent.