Sammies Awards Programme 2019

SAMMIES The 24th British Sandwich Industry Awards 9th May 2019 The Royal Lancaster London Hotel Lancaster Terrace, London

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SAMMIES Special thanks to all sponsors

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SAMMIES Welcome to the 24th British Sandwich Industry Awards and we hope you enjoy the evening.

The schedule for tonight is as follows:

6.30pm

Drinks reception

6.50pm

Call for Dinner

7.20pm

Welcome by Millie Deane, Chairman of the British Sandwich Association

7.35pm*

Awards Presentation – first section

8.15pm*

Starter and Main Course

9.30pm*

Awards Presentation – second section

10.10pm*

Dessert

10.30pm*

Raffle, Cheese Course & Coffee

10.40pm

Entertainment Commences with ‘The All Covered Up Party Band’.

02.00am

Carriages * Times are approximate.

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The Menu To Start Royal Lancaster Smoked Salmon & Prawn Fishcake Five herb salad, caper dressing Vegetarian option: Pre-ordered only Roasted piquillo Pepper with smoked aubergine pate, gluten free bread crisp and pickled vegetable salad The Main Event Honey glazed Duck supreme Confit Duck Dumpling, braised potato, mixed beans, sun blushed tomato and berry jus Vegetarian option: Pre-ordered only Roasted seasonal squash caramelised shallot, roasted sweet potato, pine nuts, balsamic sauce To Follow Flaming Pistachio Crème Brulee Served with Hazelnut tuile To Conclude Cheese course Jarlsberg Reserve & Vintage Applewood Provided courtesy of

Cheese Croxton Manor Stilton & Butler’s Secret Cheddar Provided courtesy of

Dinner rolls and wine Provided courtesy of

Coffee with after dinner chocolates Wines Trebbiano Chardonnay 2017 La Prensa Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

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On Stage Presenting the awards this evening: Theo Randall Internationally renowned chef Theo Randall opened his first multi award-winning restaurant, Theo Randall at The InterContinental, to huge critical acclaim and success in 2006. He has since gone on to open his first Asian venture, Theo Mio at The Intercontinental Bangkok, Theo’s Simple Italian in Kensington followed by Theo’s Italian Kitchen at Indigo Hotel in Aldgate.

Theo’s passion for food began as a young child holidaying with his family across Italy. Appointed as Head Chef and Partner at The River Café, he saw the restaurant achieve it’s first Michelin Star under his direction.

Theo has had two cookbooks published, PASTA and My Simple Italian both inspired by Theo’s love of Italian cuisine and has won numerous praise and accolades including being ranked in The Sunday Times Food List.

We are delighted that Theo has joined us again as Head Judge and Host.

Hosted by: Simon Evans Simon is one of the UK’s most respected and established comedians. He is a regular on TV and radio and particularly popular on the corporate and after dinner circuit.

His TV credits include BBC1’s Live at the Apollo and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, BBC2’s Mock the Week and he was a regular on Channel 4’s Stand Up for the Week.

On Radio 4, Simon Evans Goes to Market has audiences delighting in his witty and insightful take on the unpromising comic territory of commodities, trading and wealth. Other Radio 4 appearances include the News Quiz, The Unbelievable Truth and Armando Iannucci’s Charm Offensive. He is also the only comedian to have appeared on both University Challenge – the Professionals, and Celebrity Mastermind (which he won – specialist subject Sir Ernest Shackleton).

After a total sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run, Simon is curently touring the UK with his brand-new show Genius.

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The £300 Cash Draw We are pleased to hold a £300 cash draw and raffle tonight in support of the British Sandwich & Food to Go Association’s adopted charity

The Raffle Tonight’s prizes include: Cricket Bat signed by Graham Gooch Ryder Cup, Taylor-Made holdall signed by Ian Poulter Team signed Chelsea football Four Ball on the International Championship Course, London Golf Club (Expires April 2020) Titleist Wheeled Travel Cover RRP £150 Luxury afternoon tea for 2, which can be used in 115 locations over the UK including Marco Pierre White and Hilton Park Lane Fortnum and Mason Hamper Wild, Free-Range Kelly Bronze Fresh Turkey, delivered for Christmas 2019 and a bottle of Moet Champagne.

Afternoon Tea for two at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London

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Dravet Syndrome is a life limiting epileptic condition, sometimes referred to as a catastrophic epilepsy. Dravet syndrome affects approximately 1 in 19,000 people.

Normally the first seizure takes place in the first year of life.

These seizures can be very severe, and require emergency intervention.

Many of which require emergency trips to hospital and stays in intensive care units on life support.

This can occur at any time of the day or night without warning. It is therefore vital that children with Dravet syndrome have access to monitoring equipment to alert to night time seizures. Since 2009 Dravet Syndrome UK have been funding Pulse Oximeters for families as a way of monitoring Dravet children and adults throughout the night.

The pulse oximeter monitors cost ÂŁ600 each, and help provide some

peace of mind to families throughout the night - these monitors truly are life savers.

Dravet Syndrome also effects speech, mobility, eating, development - in short it effects every aspect of life.

Children do not 'grow out' of Dravet syndrome, the prognosis is very poor and there is currently no cure.

It also has an alarmingly high risk of SUDEP (Sudden unexplained death in epilepsy).

We really want to help chang e this and any money raised wil l help provide funds for monit ors as well as the charities other aim of funding medical research into Dravet Syndrome to further the understanding of the condit ion which will help improve the lives of those affected and also giv e families hope for the future.

British Sandwich Designer of the Year Award There were six separate competitions in this award with the winners of each competing for the overall title of British Sandwich Designer of the Year. The finalists competing in the six competitions, which were judged on innovation, presentation, commercial viability and taste, were: New York Bakery Star Bun Sandwich Designer of the Year Dawn Roe, Saints & Sinners Dave Dooley, The Doo Group Sophie Whyman, Adelie Foods Tony Bishop-Weston, Foods For Life Jessica Ayling, Eat -

Star Spangled Dagwood PB & Pomegranate Jelly Ice Cream Sandwich A Pear of Stars A Star is Bun P&J

Sam Browne Foods Shredded Duck Sandwich Designer of the Year Emily Jane Edmonds, Greggs Owen Aron, Greencore Lee Williamson, Adelie Foods Simon Broadribb, Uptons of Bassett Dai Llewellyn, Greencore

Spiced Teriyaki Duck brioche From Mount Fuji to The Peaks Togarashi Pulled Duck Duck Vine Father of all Wraps The Duck Dog

Norseland Jarlsberg Cheese Sandwich Designer of the Year Dawn Roe, Saints & Sinners Scott Joynston, Greencore Megan Fallows, Greencore Chloe Somerville, The Real Wrap Company Mia Wright-Thompson, Adelie Foods

Pear Grylls Veggie Brekkie Stack Mammar’s left over Cauli cheese Toastie Norwegian Rarebit In No-r way just Cheese

H. Smith Food Group plc Shredded Chicken Sandwich Designer of the Year Mark Thompson, On A Roll Sandwich Owen Aron, Greencore Barny Luxmoore, Jabberwocky Catering Carmen Popa, British Medical Association David Worthington, FSC

Pollo Pesto Wrap Thai Chicken Bao Wow Nacho Hunter Chicken Dare to Spice Chicken Kiev Ciabatta

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British Sandwich Designer of the Year Award Applewood Vegetarian Food-to-Go Lunch Pot Katherine McCloy, Greencore Imogen Johnson, Street Eats Food Bethany Hill, Samworth Bros Katarina Broadribb, Lemon & Soul Cookery School Stefano Vigo, FSC

A Pot of Comfort Nachelwood Enchilada Pot Smokin’ Kung Pow Cauli & Crispy Cav Smokey Lentil Salad Applewood Custard Pot

Royal Greenland MSC Cooked and Peeled Cold Water Prawns Sandwich Designer of the Year Dean Skinner, Deli-Lites Amanda Lowe, Soho Coffee Kelly Merry, Greencore David Worthington, FSC Oliver Henshall, Adelie Foods

I’m not just a Po Boy-Prawn Rhapsody Snazzy Nasi Prawn Tripled Pink Prawn Roll Prawn Avo Quinoa Summer Body Rolls Prawn Sushi Wrap

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The Awards The Sammies – the British Sandwich & Food to Go Industry Awards – are organised annually, in support of the industry and The British Sandwich & Food to Go Association, by Food Events and Things Ltd (FEAT Ltd) with International Sandwich & Food To Go Magazine.

We wish to thank all those who have been involved in making this event possible for their support, time and effort. We would particularly like to thank: The Sponsors Whose logos appear in this programme The Judges Who have been involved in assessing entries and making some tough decisions.

These have included: Linda Ward; Jim Winship, BSA Director; Sarah Porter, Jardox; Millie Deane, Norseland; Michele Young, Foodservice UK; Tom Allen; Mike Attwood, Subway; Gareth Nash MCA; Beth Jackson, Kantar Worldpanel UK and Marketing – Rosie Tapp-Kefford, The Marketing Bureau; Chris Brazier, Diversified Communications UK; and Sarah Vizard, Marketing Week.

British Sandwich Designer Award Final judges: Theo Randall, Celebrity Chef; Michele Young, Foodservice UK; Victoria Green, Waitrose; Laura Clark, Co-op; Mike Attwood, Subway; (Note: The above judges were selectively involved in awards and excluded from judging any categories in which they had entries or client interest)

We wish to thank: Gavin Rothwell of IGD for his presentation on the sandwich market. All those involved in the support team including Campden BRI for the use of their kitchen and meeting room facilities and National Catering Equipment Centre, Dawn Farms UK, Frank Roberts & Sons, Greencore and Greggs for the use of their premises for the regional heats.

Special thanks to Millie Deane, Phil Morgan, Mark Arnold, Stephen Jordan-Bird, John Bancroft, Hazel Wells and Samantha Whitehouse for their help with the sandwich shop judging. For being independent judges at our sandwich competition we would like to thank Mike Roberts from Roberts Bakery, Dean Starling from NCEC and Andrew Hesketh from Greggs.

Thanks to:

Those short listed for awards are detailed on the following pages in the order of presentation.

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Sandwich & FTG Independent Retailer Award This award aims to recognise those independent sandwich retailers which set a high standard in terms of factors such as presentation, atmosphere, facilities, cleanliness, as well as product range, innovation and customer service. The award is sub divided into three categories and the following will each receive a gold award as category winners.

The gold award winners are: Sandwich/FTG Bar Sandwich, Sandwich, Bristol Delicatessen Wally’s Delicatessen, Cardiff Café Lettuce Eat Healthy, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire Sandwich & FTG Convenience Retailer Award This award is presented to the convenience retailer considered to have done the most to develop sandwich sales in the sector, taking in to account, innovation, marketing, product quality, sales growth and market share.

There is no short list published for this award – all convenience stores are considered New FTG Product Award This award aims to recognise good innovation in the food to go market.

The judges will assess entries on factors such as innovation, taste, eye appeal and commercial viability. It has been sub-divided into two categories: Those short listed in the Hot category are: Jamie Oliver Pork & Apple Hog Roast Roll Crussh Chicken Shawarma Hot Super Grain Salad EAT Roast in a Yorkshire Pudding Wrap Starbucks Vegan Mac Costa Coffee Vegan Red Thai Curry Pot Those short listed in the Cold category are: Morrisons Hosomaki Sushi Boots Egg & Avocado Grain Box M&S Chicken, Bacon & Avo Sushi Sandwich Boots Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower & Grain Salad M&S Katsu Chicken Dragon Roll The Sammies 2019 | 14

Sandwich & FTG En-Route Sandwich Retailer Award This award is open to retailers and caterers providing sandwiches in an en-route environment (e.g. forecourts, trains, railway stations, ferries, airlines, airports etc.) and is judged on range and choice available, as well as innovation and development used to tailor the offering for the en-route sector.

Those short listed are: Jamie Oliver, deli by Shell Virgin Trains Greggs Wild Bean CafĂŠ BP Sandwich & FTG Business Development Award Formerly aimed at technical developments in the industry, this award has been widened this year to include any advances, whether technical or otherwise, that have helped to progress the industry. The award is particularly aimed at recognising those individuals, often behind the scenes, who drive successful change for the good of the business and the industry.

Those short listed are: Raynors Ozo Innovations Data Therapy Gravitywell Greencore Greencore

Rosemary Gardens Ozo Innovations Platopus Website Product Gravitywell for Adelie WH Smith Vending Co-op, Making Sushi Packaging Recyclable

Sandwich & FTG Marketing Award This award is specifically for those marketers whose creativity delivers business success.

The award is presented to a retailer, manufacturer, supplier or other sandwich business, who has initiated a successful and innovative marketing campaign to market and promote sandwiches.

Those short listed are: Greggs Jamie Oliver Crussh M&S Samworth Brothers

The Launch of the Vegan Sausage Roll deli by Shell 100% Vegan Crussh Store Plant Kitchen Honest Crust

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Sandwich & FTG Chain Retailer Award This award aims to recognise those in the chain sector (10 or more outlets) whose core business is the sale of sandwiches, whether made to order, pre-packed on site, or bought in pre-packed and who are driving the business forward and achieving the most impressive development in the qualifying period.

This award is subdivided into two categories and recognises retailers with more than ten outlets: • •

Sandwich/FTG Bar Bakery

There are no shortlists published for this award.

Sandwich & FTG Workplace and Catering Retailer Award This award seeks to identify excellence amongst those supplying sandwiches in a workplace or cost sector environment, whether contract catering, on-site retailing or delivery. In deciding this award, the judges considered the approach, presentation, sales growth and product range as well as factors such as innovation.

Those short listed are: Compass-Chop Chop Pure Sofood Lunch Co WH Smith BSA Sandwich & FTG Manufacturer Award This award is presented to the BSA Accredited sandwich manufacturing business which is considered to have made the most progress and improvement in the last 12 months, recognising effective initiatives to improve the quality and food safety of sandwich manufacturing. Initiatives to develop the business, training and technical development are also considered.

All BSA accredited manufacturers are considered for this award - there is no short list published for this award.

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The New Sandwich of the Year Award Open to any new sandwich (not a range) launched within the qualifying period, this award seeks to encourage and recognise good innovation in the industry.

This award has been sub-divided into two categories: Those short listed in the Hot category are: Starbucks Halloumi & Avocado Muffin Freshways Food Co Tiramisu Grilled Beef Sandwich Asda All Day Breakfast Toastie Raynor Foods Ltd The Vegan Cheese & Onion Melt Deli Lites Spicy Bean, Cheese and Chipotle Quesadilla Waitrose Hot Huevos Rancheros Wrap Those short listed in the Cold category are: Crussh Butternut, Harissa and Vegan Feta Wrap EAT Slow-Cooked Pork, Crackling & Apple Chutney M&S Our Best Ever Prawn Sandwich Around Noon, Scribbles Pulled Piggy + Parsnip Wrap Deli Lites Siracha Pork with Crunchy Apple Slaw Adelie Foods, Urban Eats Pickle me Up Sandwich Sandwich & FTG Multiple Retailer Award This award is presented to the retail multiple considered to have done the most in the past 12 months to support, promote and innovatively develop its sandwich business.

There is no short list published for this award – all sandwich multiple retailers are considered.

Sandwich & FTG Café Retailer Award This award is presented to the café retailer (businesses with 10 or more outlets) considered to have done the most to develop and promote its sandwich & food to go range.

This award has been sub-divided into two categories: Those short listed in the High Street category are: Café Nero Starbucks Bakers + Barristas Harris & Hoole

Those short listed in the In-Store category are: Debenhams Dunelm Café Pausa Asda Cafe M&S Cafe Waitrose Cafe

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New Product Award Innovation is a critical part of developing any food chain. This award aims to encourage the work being done by suppliers and manufacturers to develop new products for the sandwich and food-to-go market.

This award has been sub-divided into two categories: Those short listed in the Product/Ingredient category are:

Norseland - Ilchester Apple, Sage & Onion Cheese New York Bakery Co - Star Bun Street Eats Food Ltd - Queso Cheese Platter Dip Creative Foods Europe - Onion Bhaji & Sweet Chilli Filling Freshways Food Co - Hampshire style double oak smoked loin of Irish back bacon

Those short listed in the Equipment/Packaging category are: RAP - Precious Planet Foodservice Coveris - M&S Sushi Packaging Colpac - “Let’s do Lunch” Platters The Alan Nuttall Partnership Ltd The Flexeserve Zone Countertop Rear Feed Chopd Ltd - 100% recycled packaging

Sandwich & Food to Go Healthy Eating Award This award aims to recognise the work being done by businesses in the sandwich and food to go markets to provide consumers with interesting new healthy eating products.

This award has been sub-divided into two categories: Those short listed in the Sandwich category are: Greggs M&S Street Eats Food Ltd Deli Lites M&S

Mexican Bean Wrap Egg & Farmhouse Cheddar Tuna Wasabi Superfood Wrap No Turkey Feast

Those short listed in the FTG category are: Asda Turmeric Chicken Salad Crussh Tuna Lean Bean Healthpot Starbucks Vegan Roasted Vegetable Salad Around Turmeric Chicken Snack Pot Noon Ltd EAT Chicken Satay & Chargrilled Broccoli Protein Pot

The British Sandwich Industry Award This is presented on merit to a business or individual who the BSA Management Committee consider deserves recognition for their contribution to the industry.

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