Kent Savoury Bakery Product 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, manufacturers and processors of baked savoury goods made in Kent. This includes bread, savoury pastries, pies, crackers, flatbreads and any other baked product with a savoury flavour profile.
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 for Produced in Kent members and £50 plus VAT for non-members.
Judging criteria: Appearance, use of locally sourced ingredients, texture, taste, innovation and relevance to market.
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EnterAbout Shepherd Neame
Shepherd Neame has been based in the market town of Faversham, Kent for over 300 years. Perhaps best known for great British classic ales such as Spitfire Amber, which carries the Royal Warrant, its diverse portfolio includes the Bear Island and Whitstable Bay collections. It also brews international lagers under licence including premium Thai lager Singha. The independent family business boasts an award-winning visitor centre and 286 pubs and hotels throughout London and the South East, from the historic heart of the City to the Kent coastline.
Shepherd Neame Chief Executive Jonathan Neame said: “We are delighted to help showcase the county’s fantastic food and drink industry by once again sponsoring this year’s Taste of Kent Awards. We are committed to investing in innovation and the awards are a great opportunity to recognise new products that will delight consumers and raise producer’s profiles across Kent and beyond.”
