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HERE COME THE JUDGES! We wouldn’t welcome the task of whittling those finalists down to just 20 winners. Luckily we don’t have to (phew): that’s the job of the independent food and drink pros in our judging pannel
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ADRIAN KIRIKMAA Food development manager, St Monica Trust
ALICE BOWYER Group executive chef, Liberation Group and Butcombe Pubs
BRIONY MAY Baker, Great British Bake Off semi-finalist 2018
LARKIN CEN Director, Woky Ko
LOUISE MCCRIMMON Head chef, Harvey Nichols Second Floor Restaurant
NADIA THORNHILL Herbal development manager, Pukka Herbs
OWEN MORGAN Founder and co-owner, 44 Group
PHILIP MCTEER Head of marketing, Thatchers Cider
SAM ROBERTS CEO and co-owner, Boston Tea Party
hese brave souls ( judging the Crumbs Awards is no mean feat, you know) are busy visiting, investigating and pondering the virtues of our 134 finalists as we write. All said efforts are being made so that we can announce the owners of those coveted trophies at the food-, drink- and entertainment-packed awards ceremony at Bristol Old Vic on 6 October. Meanwhile, to divert the finalists’ attention from the nail-biting suspense, we’re throwing a bash for them, our judges and sponsors at The Coconut Tree. It’s a special
evening to highlight the immense achievement of being shortlisted amidst so many fabulous food and drink professionals. An excellent starter ahead of the main course! “It’s wonderful to have our finalists and sponsors meet and greet ahead of the Awards,” said Jon Horwood, Crumbs’ advertising manager. “We’re now getting very excited for the big night, choosing the winners will be a tough task – but we’re more than confident that our judges will make excellent decisions.” Some cracking companies are sponsoring this year’s awards: Bath
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College, Budweiser Budvar, Chefshare, Forest Produce, Frobishers, Gregg Latchams, Harbour Hotels, Mobius Works, PamLloyd PR, Pattersons, Total Produce and Your Store. Tickets to the event are in very limited supply so, if this sounds like your kind of shindig, you’d best book yours, stat. For more information on how to get involved with the Crumbs Awards through sponsorship, give Jon a shout on jon.horwood@mediaclash.co.uk awards.crumbsmag.com 6 October 2019, Bristol Old Vic @crumbsmag