Without the generous support of our sponsors the Deliciouslyorkshire Taste Awards simply wouldn’t be able to go ahead.
Sponsoring a category is a great way to raise your company profile within the Yorkshire Food and Drink scene whilst reaching out to deliciouslyorkshire’s 300+ member
Sponsoring a category can not only provide a huge boost for your business but attending the Taste Awards Ceremony is a fantastic evening out and previous sponsors have found being involved with the awards is fantastic fun!
For more information on sponsoring a category contact Helen on 01423 546172 / team@deliciouslyorkshire.co.uk
Best Free From Product – sponsored by Ulrick and Short
worldwide.Best Bakery Product
Sponsorship of this category costs £1000+vat
The sponsorship package includes:
- 2 Tickets to the deliciouslyorkshire Taste Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 1st November at Pavillions of Harrogate
- Sponsors profile on this very page of the deliciouslyorkshire website
- “In association with” on all deliciouslyorkshire and press coverage of your award category in the Yorkshire Post and other regional titles
- Opportunities for networking at the awards event and the chance to present your award to the winner of your category
- Opportunity to have a photograph taken with your category winner
- Brand delivered at awards ceremony. Chance to display pop up banners and literature in the sponsors “hall of fame”
- Brand delivered on relevant trophies and certificates
- Brand on all printed award event related materials (menu etc)
- Mentions in all awards coverage including the deliciouslyorkshire page in The Yorkshire Post’s Country Week
Best Prepared Meat – sponsored by Kolina
Kolina is an innovative and modern wastewater treatment company.
Our unique containerised systems integrate proven solids separation technologies and incorporates patented electrocoagulation (EC) know-how to provide a highly robust, efficient and chemical-free solution to your wastewater treatment needs.
By combining processes within a single container, we can create a carefully balanced and compact environment capable of achieving industry-leading fats, oils and greases (FOG), chemical oxygen demand (COD) & total suspended solids (TSS) reductions, as well as phosphates and heavy metal reductions across a wide variety of wastewater applications.
From forward-thinking standalone companies to global blue-chip groups, Kolina’s team can deliver a comprehensive service including full project management, installation, commissioning, training and maintenance.
So, whether you are looking to improve and meet your current and future discharge limits, seeking to reduce costs or striving to meet corporate and social responsibility (CSR) targets, Kolina can help you.
Our inclusive service and maintenance solution, allows you to focus on running your business. For more information visit www.kolina.co.uk
Best Fresh Meat – sponsored by Jelf
We are Jelf. Award winning experts in Insurance, Risk Management and Employee Benefits
for businesses and individuals.
Our deep knowledge of both the industry sectors and communities we serve means we can offer advice and solutions that meet our clients’ needs today, anticipate what they need tomorrow, and help question if there’s an even better way.
Jelf recently joined forces with Bluefin, bringing together two leading insurance brokers and client advisory businesses. A newly transformed business built on decades of experience with the same purpose, dependability and commitment to excellent service.
We’re also part of Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC) – a global network of experts in risk, strategy and people. With roots dating back to 1871, MMC’s businesses have been helping clients prosper amid changing times, from the Industrial Revolution to the digital age.
Our strength is our expertise and the relationships we build – powerful industry insight and total commitment to our clients and the communities we serve across the UK. And our purpose is simple: helping businesses and individuals thrive through understanding.
For more information visit www.jelf.com
Best Yorkshire Pork Pie
Sponsorship of this category costs £1000+vat
The sponsorship package includes:
- 2 Tickets to the deliciouslyorkshire Taste Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 1st November at Pavillions of Harrogate
- Sponsors profile on this very page of the deliciouslyorkshire website
- “In association with” on all deliciouslyorkshire and press coverage of your award category in the Yorkshire Post and other regional titles
- Opportunities for networking at the awards event and the chance to present your award to the winner of your category
- Opportunity to have a photograph taken with your category winner
- Brand delivered at awards ceremony. Chance to display pop up banners and literature in the sponsors “hall of fame”
- Brand delivered on relevant trophies and certificates
- Brand on all printed award event related materials (menu etc)
- Mentions in all awards coverage including the deliciouslyorkshire page in The Yorkshire Post’s Country Wee
Best Ready to Eat Product – sponsored by Grow Yorkshire
Grow Yorkshire is a business focused campaign and support programme to help farming
and food businesses improve their profitability.
The initiative is being developed by the York, North Yorkshire and East Riding Local Enterprise Partnership, in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders who work with farming and food businesses in the region.
Our overarching aims are to:
Farming and Food Businesses: Grow profits in farming and food businesses
Stakeholders: Greater collaboration to increase impact
Government: Secure backing, including funding and policy support
Best Cheese – sponsored by The Yorkshire Agricultural Society
The Yorkshire Agricultural Society has evolved into a powerful and influential 
organisation since its formation in 1837.
It is best known for organising the Great Yorkshire Show, but also runs a varied education programme, aimed at school children and teachers as well as the Future Farmers Network, the Yorkshire Food Farming and Rural Network and Farmer Scientist Network.
You can support the Society by becoming a member – benefits include free admission to the Great Yorkshire Show, Countryside Live and discount in Fodder, our award winning food shop and cafe.
The support of members is vital to fulfilling our charitable work.
Best Ice Cream – sponsored by Just Desserts
Established in 1985 by James and Carol O’Dwyer, Just Desserts Yorkshire Ltd is an independent family run bakery and pâtisserie producing a range of high quality, award winning handmade desserts and cakes for the foodservice industry.
As a family run business, we have a great sense of purpose and take enormous pride in what we do. Our mission statement is simply to exceed our customers’ expectations and provide a range of products that they would be proud to call their own. We like to be thought of as their pastry chef at the end of the phone!
With our fleet of temperature controlled vehicles and carefully chosen distributors we deliver throughout the North of England, the Midlands and beyond.
We hold the SALSA food safety management accreditation and over the years many of our products have been recognised in the Great Taste and the Deliciouslyorkshire Awards. In July we were declared the Northern Craft Bakery Business of 2018 in the Baking Industry Awards.
Best Beer – sponsored by Packaging for Retail
As a small, Yorkshire based company Packaging for Retail takes your packaging very seriously. We’re passionate about getting it right for you and helping you to grow your brand.
Visit our online shop and view the wide range of stock items for Beer, Cider, Preserves, Oils, Candles and more.
In addition we supply robust transit and shipping packaging.
Alternatively talk to Bernie or David about creating bespoke packaging for your brand.
Best Yorkshire Spirit – Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors
Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors is a leading law firm in North Yorkshire with a large team of 
over 110 staff specialising in both private client and business legal matters, with branches in York, Malton Selby and Pickering.
Clients choose Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors as their business law specialist to guide them through every step of the process. Our Company and Commercial law team offers a range of legal services, from helping new businesses get up and running, to assisting in the legal aspects of keeping existing businesses running smoothly. We pride ourselves on adopting an immersive approach, really getting to know our clients’ businesses and industries, so that we can ensure that our advice is always tailored to fit each client’s individual needs. With a strong legal team in place your requirements will be met with professionalism and friendly, pragmatic and cost-effective advice. Our specialist legal services extend to the Food, Drink and Tourism Sector (producers, wholesalers, distributors, suppliers, retailers, independent shops, cafes and retail businesses) as well as Dentists, Doctors, Schools, Care Homes and Property Developers.
A leading law firm with a dynamic and progressive approach to law, we listen to our individual clients’ needs and strive to find bespoke solutions.
Best Beverage – sponsored by Squire Patton Boggs
Squire Patton Boggs is a full-service global law firm. We provide insight at the point where law, business and government meet, giving you a voice, supporting your ambitions and achieving successful outcomes.
· We are a leading global law firm with a specialist UK food and beverage sector team
· We act for clients, including food and drink manufacturers/distributors, breweries, caterers and retail and leisure businesses
· Offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds with a global network of 47 offices in 20 countries
· Experts in acquisitions, disposals and investments; environmental, safety and health; food safety, hygiene and information laws; labour, employment and immigration; advertising; competition; trade law; and licensing matters
· Global policy and regulatory experts – we are one of only a few law firms that can offer:
– Experience advising global organisations on potential criminal liability for breach of food laws and obligations for notification/ withdrawal/ recall
– Public affairs advice to meet regulatory/compliance liability obligations, but also brand management needs, which can be closely linked with liability in terms of legal requirements for branding and advertising
– Competition law and other compliance work at European Commission level, which can be crucial for food and beverage businesses
- Hannah Kendrick
- Partner, Leeds
- T +44 113 284 7620 / E hannah.kendrick@squirepb.com
- Maxine Burton
- Associate, Leeds
- T: +44 113 284 7160 / E: burton@squirepb.com
- Joseph Roche
- Business Development Coordinator, Leeds
- T: 0113 284 7651 / E: Joseph.roche@squirepb.com
Best Savoury Condiment
Sponsorship of this category costs £1000+vat
The sponsorship package includes:
- 2 Tickets to the deliciouslyorkshire Taste Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 1st November at Pavillions of Harrogate
- Sponsors profile on this very page of the deliciouslyorkshire website
- “In association with” on all deliciouslyorkshire and press coverage of your award category in the Yorkshire Post and other regional titles
- Opportunities for networking at the awards event and the chance to present your award to the winner of your category
- Opportunity to have a photograph taken with your category winner
- Brand delivered at awards ceremony. Chance to display pop up banners and literature in the sponsors “hall of fame”
- Brand delivered on relevant trophies and certificates
- Brand on all printed award event related materials (menu etc)
- Mentions in all awards coverage including the deliciouslyorkshire page in The Yorkshire Post’s Country Week
Best Sweet Preserve
Sponsorship of this category costs £1000+vat
The sponsorship package includes:
- 2 Tickets to the deliciouslyorkshire Taste Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 1st November at Pavillions of Harrogate
- Sponsors profile on this very page of the deliciouslyorkshire website
- “In association with” on all deliciouslyorkshire and press coverage of your award category in the Yorkshire Post and other regional titles
- Opportunities for networking at the awards event and the chance to present your award to the winner of your category
- Opportunity to have a photograph taken with your category winner
- Brand delivered at awards ceremony. Chance to display pop up banners and literature in the sponsors “hall of fame”
- Brand delivered on relevant trophies and certificates
- Brand on all printed award event related materials (menu etc)
- Mentions in all awards coverage including the deliciouslyorkshire page in The Yorkshire Post’s Country Week
Best confectionery
Sponsorship of this category costs £1000+vat
The sponsorship package includes:
- 2 Tickets to the deliciouslyorkshire Taste Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 1st November at Pavillions of Harrogate
- Sponsors profile on this very page of the deliciouslyorkshire website
- “In association with” on all deliciouslyorkshire and press coverage of your award category in the Yorkshire Post and other regional titles
- Opportunities for networking at the awards event and the chance to present your award to the winner of your category
- Opportunity to have a photograph taken with your category winner
- Brand delivered at awards ceremony. Chance to display pop up banners and literature in the sponsors “hall of fame”
- Brand delivered on relevant trophies and certificates
- Brand on all printed award event related materials (menu etc)
- Mentions in all awards coverage including the deliciouslyorkshire page in The Yorkshire Post’s Country Week
Best New Business – sponsored by Garbutt and Elliott
Garbutt + Elliott is one of Yorkshires larger independent firms of chartered accountants, auditors and advisors. First established in 1848, today we are a team of over 100 staff, including 8 Partners offering tailored services for individuals and businesses.
We provide a full range of specialist services with experienced expert advisors covering a wide spectrum of sectors. Harvesting a positive culture we constantly aim to deliver exceptional service to our clients to inspire confidence and success.
Our long standing presence in Yorkshire enables us to understand the challenges faced by many business owners in the region. Internationally, we are members of Praxity Worldwide Alliance, allowing us to support businesses with global ambitions.
Forward Thinking We are passionate about our clients and value the relationships we create. We attract, develop and retain the best people for our business and inspire them to be the best they can be
Personal We always ask ourselves if there are other Garbutt + Elliott services which will benefit our clients. We are open and honest taking personal responsibility for our actions with our clients and each other
Different We strive to work as one team, combining all our specialisms and skills for one unique offering. Our clients benefit from our commitment to being part of their success. We thrive on being part of their team rather than an external resource.
Best Yorkshire Breakfast – sponsored by Cranswick
Cranswick is part of Great British farming heritage, renowned for delivering traditional
products of the highest quality.
Authenticity, craftsmanship and great taste, these values are at the core of our business.
Cranswick began as a group of farmers, nurturing pigs with generations of know-how. Understanding that to get the best out, you have to put the best in, they started producing pig feed together.
Our beginnings were humble but our ambitions were not. In the 1980s, Cranswick moved into food production, giving us one of the first ‘farm to fork’ offerings.
Today, Cranswick is one of the largest food producers in Britain, but we’ve stayed true to our simple ethos – to create authentically made British food, without compromise. Using the skills of artisans and the dedication of generations of craftsmanship, we make great, tasty food. For more information visit www.cranswick.plc.uk
Sponsors of Best Use of Local Produce on a Menu
Sponsorship of this category costs £1000+vat
The sponsorship package includes:
- 2 Tickets to the deliciouslyorkshire Taste Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 1st November at Pavillions of Harrogate
- Sponsors profile on this very page of the deliciouslyorkshire website
- “In association with” on all deliciouslyorkshire and press coverage of your award category in the Yorkshire Post and other regional titles
- Opportunities for networking at the awards event and the chance to present your award to the winner of your category
- Opportunity to have a photograph taken with your category winner
- Brand delivered at awards ceremony. Chance to display pop up banners and literature in the sponsors “hall of fame”
- Brand delivered on relevant trophies and certificates
- Brand on all printed award event related materials (menu etc)
- Mentions in all awards coverage including the deliciouslyorkshire page in The Yorkshire Post’s Country Week
Best Yorkshire Afternoon Tea – sponsored by Parkers Branded Product Solutions
Parkers Branded is the new name of Parkers Promotional Products.
Our family run business [3 family members in a team of 6] has been established for 35 years and has proudly been providing logoed merchandise to the good folk of Yorkshire all that time. Our business philosophy is that ‘all men are equal’ and we love to embrace developing our niche clients that need branded products to help them market their business. It may be printed shopping bags [of any sort from polythene to luxury paper], branded aprons, T shirts, staff uniform or tea towels. In truth there are over 1200 great product branding opportunities available right now if you visit www.parkersbranded.co.uk
Our sales team are personable, knowledgeable and experienced in providing creative solutions for customers exhibiting their wares who need to leave their potential clients with a gentle reminder of who they are and what they do!
We produce for Brymor and Yorkshire Dales Ice cream, Rudding Park and Coniston Hall Hotels, Arla, Heck and Spirit of Harrogate, to name a few great Yorkshire brands.
We’d be proud to add you to our list of prestigious brands that need to promote their name, so why not take a look at our website www.parkersbranded.co.uk or get in touch with the team at sales@parkersbranded.co.uk
Best Independent Retailer – sponsored by Yorkshire Bank
Yorkshire Bank was founded in 1859 in Halifax, West Yorkshire by Colonel Edward Akroyd. 
Today, with our head office in Leeds, we have more than 90 branches, plus 22 business and private banking centres in the north of England and the Midlands. Our brand is built on strong foundations, dedicated to serving the people, businesses and communities around us. Our name is a clue to our difference. It signals a sense of place and a pride in being a bank. By supporting our communities, businesses and individuals, we want to help grow a bright and prosperous future for the region.
We are delighted to be the first patron member of Deliciouslyorkshire, this year-long patronship will see Yorkshire Bank playing an integral part in marketing campaigns, being involved in the various events Deliciouslyorkshire organise, and offering financial support to members. As champions of businesses in the region, both organisations are committed to supporting SMEs grow and develop, and it’s this shared ethos that has resulted in this partnership.
We have built a wealth of knowledge in the food and drink sector and by understanding the climate in which our customers are operating and the pressures that they are up against, our relationship managers can help customers with banking solutions which fit their business needs best, if you would like to speak to a relationship manager who understands your business, get in touch today.
Best Wholesaler / Distributor category
Sponsorship of this category costs £1000+vat
The sponsorship package includes:
- 2 Tickets to the deliciouslyorkshire Taste Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 1st November at Pavillions of Harrogate
- Sponsors profile on this very page of the deliciouslyorkshire website
- “In association with” on all deliciouslyorkshire and press coverage of your award category in the Yorkshire Post and other regional titles
- Opportunities for networking at the awards event and the chance to present your award to the winner of your category
- Opportunity to have a photograph taken with your category winner
- Brand delivered at awards ceremony. Chance to display pop up banners and literature in the sponsors “hall of fame”
- Brand delivered on relevant trophies and certificates
- Brand on all printed award event related materials (menu etc)
- Mentions in all awards coverage including the deliciouslyorkshire page in The Yorkshire Post’s Country Week
Local Food Hero category – Booths
Our founder Edwin Henry Booth had one simple aim, to sell the best food and drink
available, in attractive stores, staffed with first class assistants.
Since 1847, we have worked closely with local suppliers from the Northern counties we call home: Lancashire, Cheshire, Cumbria and Yorkshire – Booths Country.
For more information visit www.booths.co.uk