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 Open | Tuesday 31 March |
| Early Bird discount ends | Friday 24 April |
| 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 Event | Tuesday 10 November |