Congratulations to all the Taste of Kent Award 2012 winners. All the categories were extremely close and all the finalists and winners should be rightly proud of their products and businesses. See what they have to say about their win on our comments page.
A big thank you to everyone who voted, our sponsors and media supporters for helping us to celebrate and reward the best in Kent!
We were also delighted to honour the late Michael Barry OBE with The Produced in Kent Award, recognising his outstanding contribution to the Kent food and drink industry. The award was accepted by his wife Jennie.

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KENT FOOD PRODUCT OF THE YEAR - FOODSERVICE |
Canterbury Cobble - The Cheesemakers of Canterbury |
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KENT FOOD PRODUCT OF THE YEAR - RETAIL |
Kentish Bluebell - Kingcott Cheese |
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KENT MEAT RETAILER |
Godmersham Game |
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BEST KENT BEER |
Gadd's No 3 |
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BEST KENT WINE | Ortega 2010 Biddenden Vineyards |
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BEST KENT CIDER OR PERRY | Appley Ever After Big Tree Cider |
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BEST KENTISH FRUIT JUICE | Cox/Bramley Apple Juice Core Fruit Products |
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KENT LOCAL FOOD RETAILER OF THE YEAR |
Mama Feelgoods |
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KENT SEAFOOD RETAILER | Sankey's |
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KENT ARTISAN FOOD PRODUCER OF THE YEAR | Quex Foods |
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KENT RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR |
The Marquis at Alkham |
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KENT DINING PUB OF THE YEAR |
Pearsons Arms by Richard Phillips |
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KENT FARMERS' MARKET OF THE YEAR |
Shipbourne |
| Kent Food, Farming and Landscape Award |
Ellies Dairy , Wychling Hole Park Estate, Rolvenden |