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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Sussex Butcher of the Year 2021, Tablehurst Farm team with Allison Ferns, BBC Photo: Haywards Heath
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Heritage by Matt Gillan team celebrating winning Sussex Newcomer of the Year 2021 Photo: Haywards Heath
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Sussex Farm Shop of the Year 2021 - Rushfields Farm Shop - Hilary Knight sponsor from Sussex Food Network with Pam Langridge, Colin Langridge and Allison Ferns Photo: Haywards Heath
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Guests enjoying the sun at Borde Hill Gardens. Photo: Haywards Heath