Kent

<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/cellar-head-brewery.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-89804" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/cellar-head-brewery.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/cellar-head-brewery-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/cellar-head-brewery-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/cellar-head-brewery-400x267.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/cellar-head-brewery-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/cellar-head-brewery-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption>Cellar Head Brewing Company</figcaption></figure>



Buckle up for Kent&#8217;s gastronomic greats. The Great Taste Awards 2023 has dished out its stars to the UK’s best food and drink producers and our brilliant local indies have done us proud.&nbsp;



Run by The Guild of Fine Foods, a panel of judges (all wearing their roomiest pants) scoff and quaff their way through hundreds of thousands of entries. Each one is blind tasted by chefs, cooks, buyers, retailers, restaurateurs, food critics and writers who are looking a party of flavours, texture and aroma. Not fancy packaging. They then award the few one, two or three stars.



So what do the stars mean?&nbsp;Three stars = exquisite. Extraordinarily tasty foods that you won’t want to leave the shop without buying.&nbsp;Two stars = outstanding. Above and beyond delicious.&nbsp;One star = Simply delicious. A food that delivers fantastic flavour.



Without further ado, let’s get stuck in…



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-two-stars">TWO STARS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1500" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/BK_Rwclff_CH_Jan23_050.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-89802" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/BK_Rwclff_CH_Jan23_050.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/BK_Rwclff_CH_Jan23_050-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/BK_Rwclff_CH_Jan23_050-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/BK_Rwclff_CH_Jan23_050-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/BK_Rwclff_CH_Jan23_050-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/BK_Rwclff_CH_Jan23_050-525x525.jpg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/BK_Rwclff_CH_Jan23_050-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/BK_Rwclff_CH_Jan23_050-1100x1100.jpg 1100w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption>Rowcliffe Clemency Hall Westcombe Cheddar</figcaption></figure>



<a href="https://www.charringtonsdrinks.co.uk/charringtons-shop/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Charrington Fruit Farms</a> (Matfield) &#8211; Charrington&#8217;s Special Edition Single Variety Apple Juice



<a href="https://biddendenvineyards.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Biddenden Vineyards</a> (Biddenden) &#8211; Biddenden Pear Juice



<a href="https://www.wilsonsprovisions.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wilson&#8217;s Provisions</a> (Canterbury) &#8211; Bresaola



<a href="https://www.cookfood.net" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">COOK Trading Ltd</a> (Sittingbourne) &#8211; Cherry Bakewell, Chocolate &amp; Raspberry Rouolade and Duck &amp; Plum Pate



<a href="https://rowcliffe.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rowcliffe</a> (Tonbridge) &#8211; Clemency Hall Westcombe Cheddar



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/the-captions-crackers.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-89801" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/the-captions-crackers.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/the-captions-crackers-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/the-captions-crackers-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/the-captions-crackers-400x267.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/the-captions-crackers-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/the-captions-crackers-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption>The Captain&#8217;s Crackers Ale &amp; Rosemary</figcaption></figure>



<a href="https://shwenshwen.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shwen Shwen Ltd</a> &#8211; Mango Sunshine and Tombe



<a href="https://www.instagram.com/missg_honeybees" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Backyard Apiary Bees</a> (Swanley) &#8211; Natural Wildflower Honey



<a href="https://www.bradbournebakery.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bradbourne Bakery</a> (Sevenoaks) &#8211; Porridge &amp; Honey Sourdough



<a href="https://www.thezingiberibakery.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zingiberi Foods Ltd</a> (Herne Bay) &#8211; The Captain&#8217;s Crackers Ale &amp; Rosemary



<a href="https://wondersaucemaster.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goodbluehouse Ltd</a> &#8211; Too Good Chilli Oil 



<a href="https://www.zakskombucha.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zak&#8217;s Kombucha</a> (Ashford) &#8211; Organic Ginger &amp; Turmeric and Black Peppercorn 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-one-star">ONE STAR</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/White-Cliffs-Gin-Pleasant-Land-Distillery-1678905059.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-89803" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/White-Cliffs-Gin-Pleasant-Land-Distillery-1678905059.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/White-Cliffs-Gin-Pleasant-Land-Distillery-1678905059-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/White-Cliffs-Gin-Pleasant-Land-Distillery-1678905059-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/White-Cliffs-Gin-Pleasant-Land-Distillery-1678905059-400x267.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/White-Cliffs-Gin-Pleasant-Land-Distillery-1678905059-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/White-Cliffs-Gin-Pleasant-Land-Distillery-1678905059-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption>White Cliffs Kent Dry Gin</figcaption></figure>



<a href="https://www.appledoreturkeys.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Appledore Turkeys</a> (Appledore) &#8211; Traditional Farm Fresh Bronze Turkey Crown



<a href="https://www.eatandmess.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eat &amp; Mess</a> (Sevenoaks) &#8211; Apricot, orange blossom and almond cake



<a href="https://www.cheesemakersofcanterbury.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cheesemakers of Canterbury</a> (Canterbury) &#8211; Ashmore Farmhouse, Cowslip Butter, Dargate Dumpy 



<a href="https://www.cookfood.net" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">COOK Trading Ltd</a> (Sittingbourne) &#8211; Apricot &amp; Orange Almond Torte; Beef Stroganoff; Belgium Chocolate Yule Log; Bramley Apple &amp; Blackberry Crumble; Chicken &amp; Mushroom Lasagne; Chicken, Pea &amp; Bacon Risotto; Gin &amp; Tonic Semifreddo; Halloumi, Red Pepper &amp; Spinach Stacks; Hot Chocolate Pudding; Keralan Prawn &amp; Mango Curry; Lemon Cheesecake; Mac &amp; Cheese with Smoky Bacon; Meatballs in Rustic Tomato Sauce; Mini Mince Pies; Raspberry Pavlova; Red Thai Chicken Curry; Roasted Pepper &amp; Goats Cheese Quiche; Roasted Vegetable Lasagne; Sticky Toffee Pudding; Summer Pudding; Tomato, Basil &amp; Mozzarella Risotto



<a href="https://biddendenvineyards.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Biddenden Vineyards</a> (Biddenden) &#8211; Clearly juice Red Love



<a href="https://yeschefboxes.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yes Chef Boxes</a> (Aylesford) &#8211; Chicken &amp; Mushroom Pie and Steak &amp; Ale Pie



<a href="https://karimix.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Karimix</a> (Faversham) &#8211; Pad Thai Ready to Use Vegan Sauce



<a href="https://condimaniac.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Condimaniac Ltd</a> (Chatham) &#8211; Candied Jalapeños



<a href="https://field-fare.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fieldfare</a> (Edenbridge) &#8211; Chicken &amp; Asparagus Puff Pastry Pie



<a href="https://www.bramblefarmbees.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bramble Farm Bees</a> (Maidstone) &#8211; Soft Set Honey



<a href="https://rowcliffe.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rowcliffe</a> (Tonbridge) &#8211; Clemency Hall Ashcombe



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1833" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/madre-margate.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-89812" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/madre-margate.jpeg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/madre-margate-655x800.jpeg 655w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/madre-margate-818x1000.jpeg 818w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/madre-margate-327x400.jpeg 327w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/madre-margate-768x938.jpeg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/madre-margate-1257x1536.jpeg 1257w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/madre-margate-430x525.jpeg 430w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption>Madre Dark Chocolate Sourdough</figcaption></figure>



<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Dulcespatisserie/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dulcie&#8217;s Pattiserie</a> (Sevenoaks) &#8211; Gluten Free Peanut Butter Brownie



<a href="https://kentcrisps.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kent Crisps Ltd</a> (Canterbury) &#8211; Oyster &amp; Vinegar, Kentish Condiments Garden Herbs Vinaigrette and Kentish Oils Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil Blended with Garlic and Herbs



<a href="https://www.madremargate.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Madre</a> (Margate) &#8211; Dark Chocolate Sourdough



<a href="https://www.facebook.com/BigPanFoods/?locale=en_GB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BigPanFoods Ltd</a> (Dover) &#8211; Mixed Veg Pickle



<a href="https://www.cracklebreadbakery.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Crackle Bread Bakery Ltd</a> (Medway) &#8211; Organic Wholemeal Sourdough and Spiced Fruit Loaf



<a href="https://kingcottdairy.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kingcott Dairy</a> (Staplehurst) &#8211; Kingcott Blue Cheese



<a href="https://shwenshwen.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shwen Shwen</a> &#8211; Salone Spark, Salon Fire and Spiced Bissap 



<a href="https://www.owletfruitjuice.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owlet Fruit Juice</a> (Maidstone) &#8211; Discovery 



<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cellarheadbrew" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cellar Head Brewing Company</a> &#8211; Paraduicy and Session Pale Ale



<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pleasantlanddistillery" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pleasant Land Distillery</a> (Aldington) &#8211; White Cliffs Kent Dry Gin



<a href="https://themaidstonedistillery.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Maidstone Distillery</a> (Maidstone) &#8211; Sharp&#8217;s Toffee Liqueur



<a href="https://www.finestcakecompany.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Finest Cake Co</a> (Tonbridge) &#8211; Vietnamese Iced Coffee Cake



<a href="https://www.wilsonsprovisions.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wilson&#8217;s Provisions</a> (Canterbury) &#8211; Pancetta



<a href="https://plurendenmilk.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Plurenden Milk</a> (Ashford) &#8211; Strawberry Greek Style Yoghurt



<a href="https://www.thezingiberibakery.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zingiberi Foods Ltd</a> (Herne Bay) &#8211; The Captain&#8217;s Crackers: Beetroot &amp; Thyme, The Captain&#8217;s Crackers: Cracked Pepper &amp; Sea Salt and The Captain&#8217;s Crackers: Warm Chilli



<a href="https://www.zakskombucha.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zak&#8217;s Kombucha</a> (Ashford) &#8211; Garden Fig Leaf (herbal)



For the full list of Great Taste winners click&nbsp;<a href="https://greattasteawards.co.uk/results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.

Great Taste Awards: a constellation of local foodie stars

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