Taste Awards 2026
product submissions
Taste Awards
general information
The information on this page is for guidance only – if, due to the size or nature of your product we require additional samples, you will be contacted prior to judging.
Taste Awards
ambient products
What to send
| Beer & Cider | 6 samples (eg 6 bottles of beer, 6 cans of cider) | |
| Beverages | 4 x 75cl samples or equivalent (eg 4 bottles of apple juice) | |
| Coffee | 2 bags of whole beans + 2 bags of ground coffee for cafetiere | |
| Confectionery | 4 samples (eg 4 boxes of chocolates, 4 packs of sweets) | |
| Free From | Please refer to the relevant info for non-free from products | |
| Pantry | 4 samples* (eg 4 jars, 4 packets) | |
| Savoury Condiment | 4 samples (eg 4 jars, 4 bottles) | |
| Sweet Spread & Preserve | 4 samples (eg 4 jars) | |
| Wine & Spirit | Wine: 3 bottles Spirit: 1 bottle (70cl) |
PLEASE NOTE: At least one sample needs to include whole packaging as it would be sold to the customer, so the judges can consider the design and suitability of the packaging should you entry progress to the Supreme Product stage.
*Should your product require additional ingredients, eg meat for a rub, please also include the ingredients and cooking instructions.
When to send
Please send your products to be received between 9am on Monday 3rd and 5pm on Monday 17th August.
Where to send
FAO Allison Kane
The Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards
The Regional Agricultural Centre (offices next to Fodder)
Great Yorkshire Showground
Harrogate
HG2 8NZ
Taste Awards
Chilled Products
What to send
| Cheese | 4 samples (eg 4 blocks of hard cheese, 4 packs of soft cheese) | |
| Fish & Seafood | 3 samples (eg 3 packets, 3 jars) | |
| Free From | 4 samples (eg 4 packs of sausages) | |
| Fresh Meat | 4 samples (eg 4 packs, 4 joints) | |
| Dairy | 4 samples ( eg 4 packs of butter) | |
| Prepared Meat | 4 samples (eg 4 packs) | |
| Ready To Eat | 4 samples (eg 4 ready meals, 4 large pasties) |
PLEASE NOTE: At least one sample needs to include whole packaging as it would be sold to the customer, so the judges can consider the design and suitability of the packaging should you entry progress to the Supreme Product stage.
When to send
W/c 24th August.
Where to send
FAO Allison Kane
The Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards
The Regional Agricultural Centre (offices next to Fodder)
Great Yorkshire Showground
Harrogate
HG2 8NZ
(Please mark ‘Chilled’ on the box or let the person on reception know)
Taste Awards
Frozen Products
What to send
| Fish & Seafood | 4 samples (eg 4 packets) | |
| Free From | 4 samples (eg 4 packs of sausages, 4 x 500ml tubs of ice cream) | |
| Fresh Meat | 4 samples (eg 4 packs, 4 joints) | |
| Ready To Eat | 4 samples (eg 4 ready meals, 4 pasties) |
PLEASE NOTE: At least one sample needs to include whole packaging as it would be sold to the customer, so the judges can consider the design and suitability of the packaging should you entry progress to the Supreme Product stage.
When to send
Tuesday 1st September only. We have no freezer storage prior to this date.
Where to send
FAO Allison Kane
Hall 1
The Great Yorkshire Events Centre
Great Yorkshire Showground
Harrogate
HG2 8NZ
Taste Awards
Fresh Produce
What to send
| Bakery | 4 samples (eg 4 loaves of bread). If your product is an individual portion please contact us. | |
| Fresh Produce | 4 samples (eg 4 bunches beetroots, 4 punnets of strawberries) | |
| Pork Pie | 4 samples (ie 4 1lb pies or equivalent) | |
| Prepared Meat | 4 samples (eg 4 packs, 4 joints) | |
| Ready To Eat | 4 samples (eg 4 ready meals, 4 pasties) |
PLEASE NOTE: At least one sample needs to include whole packaging as it would be sold to the customer, so the judges can consider the design and suitability of the packaging should you entry progress to the Supreme Product stage.
When to send
To be confirmed.
Where to send
FAO Allison Kane
Hall 1
The Great Yorkshire Events Centre
Great Yorkshire Showground
Harrogate
HG2 8NZ
Taste Awards
late submissions
Please note: Late submissions will not be able to be included in the judging.