Coronation pheasant
If you’re looking for a special recipe for the coronation weekend, we have one for you – our coronation pheasant is sure to wow your guests.
Finalists announced in the Eat Game Awards
The finalists for this year’s Eat Game Awards have been announced after a record number of votes were received across the eight categories.
This year’s awards attracted many first-time nominees, with many of the finalists also appearing for the first time.
The top three in each category will now go through to the final stage of the competition. There, a panel of judges will make the final decision based on strict criteria ahead of the awards ceremony on 14 March.
The finalists are as follows:
Best Restaurant
The Angel at Watlington
The Caddy Mann
The Clarendon
Best Game Cook
Imogen Segrave – The Game Truck
John Bluck – Grace & Savour
Mark Kempson – Kitchen W8
Best Small Retailer
Castle Game
Maisebrooke Farm Shop
The Gamekeeper’s Larder
Best Multiple Retailer
Aldi
Waitrose
Marks & Spencer
Best Game Butcher
Wild Meat Company
Lavenham Butchers
Izzy’s Butchers
Best Added Value Product or Innovation
Wyke’s Meat and Game
Truly Traceable
Wyre Pie Company
Best Game Educator
Alex Russon – Hunter Gatherer Cooking
Queen’s College Taunton
Scott Rea – Scott Rea Project
Best Influencer
Cai ap Bryn – Game and Flames
Immy Coughlan – Wilshire Game Cook
Tom Radford – Eat The Country
Annette Woolcock, head of wild food at BASC, said: “The response to this year’s awards has been huge. As well as more individuals and businesses nominated than ever before, we have now seen even more public votes, which is fantastic to see.
“It is so important to keep spreading the message, and introduce family and friends cooking and eating game. We now can’t wait to celebrate all of those currently educating, inspiring and celebrating all that is great about game!”
Join us
You can join us at this year’s awards, which are taking place on the Dixie Queen, which will travel down the Thames during the evening.
Tickets cost £125 each, or you can take a table of eight for £1,000. To book your tickets, please email Sandra Forkin here or call 01244 573 034 / 07970 226 832.
Event details are as follows:
The Dixie Queen, Tower Millenium Pier, Lower Thames St, London EC3N 4DT
Thursday 14 March 2024
Drinks reception: 6pm (prompt)
Dinner: 7.30pm
Carriages: 11pm
Dress code: Smart
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