2026 Key Dates

Please take a note of our key dates for 2026 below.

If you need any help with your entries, please get in touch with Kristy Bovington: kristy.bovington@emap.com

Good luck!

Entries OpenTuesday 31 March
Early Bird discount endsFriday 24 April
Entries CloseFriday 29 May
Final Entry Deadline (Food Products)Friday 26 June
Judging Begins (Food)Monday 20 July
Shortlist Announced (Food)Wednesday 26 August

Entries Close (Drinks)

Friday 4 September

Christmas Results Announced

Tuesday 8 September

Judging Begins (Drinks)Monday 28 September
Shortlist Announced (Drinks)Monday 5 October
Awards EventTuesday 10 November