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Kent Cider of the Year
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PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A PAID ENTRY CATEGORY AND IS NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC VOTING.
Who should enter? Producers of cider or perry based in Kent, made predominantly from apples or pears grown in Kent. All styles are welcome - from traditional farmhouse ciders to modern craft varieties. Kent's orchards are legendary, and this category celebrates the best of what they produce.
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 plus VAT or Produced in Kent members and £50 plus VAT for non-members.
Judging criteria: Character, taste, appearance, aroma and drinkability. Judges will also consider how the product has been branded and marketed, and any key points of difference that set it apart.
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EnterAbout Crowe UK
Rooted in the heart of the South East with offices in Kent, Crowe combines local presence with global capability to support the region’s vibrant food, drink and hospitality industries. Our teams work closely with businesses across the county, bringing deep sector expertise and pragmatic commercial insight to producers, growers and makers at every stage of their journey. As one of the UK’s leading audit, tax, advisory and consulting firms, Crowe offers specialist support to the food and beverage sector.
“Supporting TOKA is important to Crowe because it champions the people, producers and partnerships that make Kent’s food and drink sector so special. The county has a rich heritage of innovation, quality and provenance, and we’re proud to support a community that continues to grow sustainably and ambitiously. Sponsoring TOKA allows us to play an active role in strengthening a sector that is vital to Kent’s economy and identity.”
Darren Rigden, Partner – Head of F&B
