Judges and public votes will decide on winners in several categories that focus on quality, service and innovation with an emphasis on farm to fork, including best artisan food and drink producers, farm shop, independent food and drink retailer, newcomer, street food trader and chef or cook of the year.
Three further special awards will also recognise the extraordinary efforts of businesses and individuals throughout the coronavirus pandemic – including the COVID-19 Resilience Award sponsored by Visit Coventry and The Godiva Award, sponsored by Coventry BID. The Foodie Awards will also be raising money for The Trussell Trust network of eight foodbanks in Coventry and Warwickshire.
The next category under the spotlight on is Best Newcomer.
Open to food and drink businesses established within the last 18 months, this award sets out to recognise an innovative business that has demonstrated early success or potential, making waves despite being the new kid on the block.
Judges will be looking for businesses with personality and ambition which already play a key role in putting Coventry and Warwickshire on the map when it comes to the food and drink scene.