Who should enter? Producers, processors and suppliers of fish and seafood products based in Kent. This category is open to fresh, prepared and cured fish and seafood products - from smoked fish and potted shrimps to dressed crab and marinated fillets.

How will this category be judged? Entries are blind taste tested by a panel of expert judges drawn from across the food and drink sector, including chefs, fishmongers and specialist buyers.

Judging criteria: Appearance, use of locally sourced ingredients, texture, taste, innovation and relevance to market.