William Goodwin, chairman of the judges, said: “Congratulations to all our fantastic winners. Over the last decade, Sussex has really earned its place as one of the leading counties in the UK for producing superb food and drink and this year’s winners line up offers an impressive range of first class, diverse businesses from across the county,”
The awards, carried over from 2020, received 17,000 public votes from members of the public and there were 30 Grand Finalists, 18 from West Sussex, 11 from East Sussex and one from Brighton & Hove, with categories covering everything from farm to plate.
All pictures: Southern News and Pictures (SNAP)
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001 Sussex Food Producer of the Year, Mark Sheath, Jengers Bakery with sponsor Matt Elliott, Southern Co-op and Allison Ferns, BBC
Photo: Haywards Heath
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Andrewjohn Clarke, Borde Hill Estate with Hilary Knight, Paula Seager and Allison Ferns in Rose Garden
Photo: Haywards Heath
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Sussex Drink Producer of the Year 2021 - Long Man Brewery team with Paula Seager Natural PR and Allison Ferns BBC
Photo: Haywards Heath
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Sussex Street Food of the Year 2021 Joshua Mann, Mann & Moore with Allison Ferns
Photo: Haywards Heath