Kent Cheese of the Year
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Who should enter? Producers of cheese made in Kent. All varieties are welcome - from hard and soft to aged and fresh. Entries must be dairy-based and produced in Kent.
How will this category be judged? Every entry is blind taste tested by a panel of expert judges drawn from across the food and drink sector, including chefs, buyers and food writers - and every entrant receives feedback from the panel.
How much does it cost to enter? Entry fees are £30 + VAT for Produced in Kent members and £50 + VAT for non-members.
Judging criteria: Appearance, use of locally sourced ingredients, texture, taste, innovation and relevance to market.
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EnterAbout Southeastern
We operate one of the busiest networks in the country, carrying over 450,000 passengers every day between London, Kent and East Sussex. Just over 4,500 employees - mostly from the communities that we serve - work together to provide this vital service.
We are proud to serve the South East, and we work hard to secure a thriving future for our railway and the communities we serve.
Emma Wiles, Interim Head of Marketing, said: "As the railway serving destinations all over Kent, we’re proud to have sponsored the Taste of Kent awards since 2021.
Supporting the awards is important to us to support the communities that we serve and to encourage our customers from further afield to enjoy a wonderful range of diverse products, grown and made in our county. A fantastic opportunity to celebrate the very best that the region has to offer."
