2012 Devon Life Food & Drink Awards - Winners Announced
PUBLISHED: 22:54 01 November 2012 | UPDATED: 22:16 20 February 2013
Jason Turton and Mark Bellamy-Cooper (The Huntsman Inn) with Amanda Randell (Amanda Randell Master Florist)
Devon Life is proud and delighted to announce the winners of the ninth annual Devon Life Food & Drink Awards. The glittering black tie event, held at Exeter's Sandy Park, honours the finest food and drink producers in Devon.
Bridget Rendall and Martyn Bragg (Shillingford Organics) with Sara Grimwood (Waitrose)2012 Devon Life Food & Drink Awards - Winners Announced
Devon Life is proud and delighted to announce the winners of the ninth annual Devon Life Food & Drink Awards. The glittering black tie event, held at Exeters Sandy Park, honours the finest food and drink producers in Devon.
Congratulations to all our winners and finalists, thanks to our sponsors and our host for the evening Judi Spiers, to our guest speaker Michael Dart and to you, our readers for all your votes!
The 2012 winners
Best Restaurant of the Year
Rodean Restaurant, Kenton
Sponsored by
Arbuthnot Latham
Best New Enterprise / Innovation of the Year
Vagabonds Milkshake Bar, Crediton
Sponsored by
FSB
Best Independent Food Shop of the Year
Hallwood Farm Shop, Okehampton
Sponsored by
Burts Potato Chips
Best Community Pub of the Year
Tom Cobley Tavern, Spreyton
Sponsored by
Pangaea TV
Best Farmers Market of the Year
Totnes Good Food Sunday Market
Sponsored by
Chapter Hotels
Best Food Producer of the Year
Shillingford Organics, Shillingford Abbot
Sponsored by
Waitrose
Best Fishmonger of the Year
Ivybridge Fish Company, Ivybridge
Sponsored by
Archant Life
Best Chef of the Year
Ben Bulger
The Magdalen Chapter, Exeter
Sponsored by
Stonehaven Care Group
Best Drinks Producer of the Year
Sandford Orchards, Crediton
Sponsored by
Ashfords Solicitors
Best Baker of the Year
Ella Artisan Baker, Ashburton
Sponsored by
Devon Life
Best Tearoom of the Year
Vintage Tea, Totnes
Sponsored by
Devon Life
Best Dining Pub of the Year
The Huntsman Inn, Ide
Sponsored by
Amanda Randell Master Florist
Best Butcher / Meat Producer of the Year
Veyseys, Cullompton
Sponsored by
Sandy Park
2012 School Food Award
St Peters Church of England Aided School, Exeter
Sponsored by
Fermoys Garden Centre
2012 Devon Food Hero
Guy Watson
Riverford Farm, Buckfastleigh
Sponsored by
The Hartnoll Hotel
