2025 Awards Event Bookings
Following the success of last year’s Quality Food Awards, our first in person celebration since the pandemic, we are pleased to confirm this year’s awards event will be delivered in the same format, with a focus on connecting the industry for an evening of networking, with staggered presentations intertwined throughout the evening to award the very best products in UK foodservice and grocery retail.
Last year’s networking awards event was a triumph of success, bringing together the supply chain and key players – the objective was to enable and facilitate connections, new contacts and provide attendees with the opportunity to learn about the best award winning products receiving the prestigious mark of excellence – a Q award.
WHEN: Wednesday 12 November
WHERE: Hilton London Bankside, 2-8 Great Suffolk Street, London SE1 0UG
Details of our table packages and individual tickets can be found below. If you are a Small Producer (annual sales of under £1million and fewer than 10 staff), you qualify for a discounted ticket. Please email kristy.bovington@emap.com to request your discount code.
We also have sponsorship packages available for the awards night, which can be found by following the link below.
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Includes:
- Welcome and arrival drinks
- Canapes and bowl food
- Wine, beer and soft drinks
- Networking and entertainment
- Awards presentation
Book before midnight Friday 26 September to save £40 per ticket!
Great for retailers, foodservice operators and manufacturers.
Includes:
- Welcome and arrival drinks per person
- Canapés and bowl food per person
- Wine, beer and soft drinks per person
- Networking and entertainment
- Awards presentation
Saving of £60!
- Welcome and arrival drinks per person
- Canapés and bowl food per person
- Wine, beer and soft drinks per person
- Networking and entertainment
- Awards presentation
Saving of £300!
Bring the whole team along for a night of networking and celebration.
- Unmatched Networking: Connect with 350+ senior decision-makers across retail, brands, manufacturers, and suppliers in a dynamic standing reception format.
- Celebrate with the Best: Witness the year’s most innovative and successful products recognised in a flexible awards programme that allows you to engage with the categories most relevant to you.
- Grow Your Business: Meet the buyers, retailers, and category managers shaping UK grocery; and position your brand at the heart of industry conversations.
- Experience & Atmosphere: Enjoy a buzzing networking space, cocktails, canapés crafted with shortlisted products, and entertainment designed to spark connections.
Last year’s attendees loved the networking format, with 80% of attendees listing their primary reason to attend for networking and fostering new connections. Of these survey respondents, 70% felt their objective was achieved and 75% of respondents would recommend the event to an industry peer or colleague.
Attending the QFAs is more than just a night out; it’s an investment in your business:
- Build new partnerships and supplier networks.
- Secure face time with buyers and category managers from major retailers.
- Showcase your success and learn from competitors.
- Reward your team with a memorable night celebrating the very best in the sector.
- Two Spaces: A Networking Space with entertainment, cocktails, and canapés, and a dedicated Awards Space where winners are announced in staggered sessions.
- Flexible Attendance: Choose the award sessions most relevant to your business, so you get maximum value from your time.
- Dynamic Atmosphere: Standing reception, product activations, and interactive entertainment create a lively, social environment.
- Retailers: Stay ahead of the curve, discover new suppliers, and celebrate your teams’ achievements.
- Brands & Producers: Gain visibility, meet decision-makers, and explore opportunities to scale and list your products.
- Suppliers & Manufacturers: Forge new partnerships, showcase your expertise, and celebrate success with your customers.
Take a look at some of the companies that were represented at our 2024 awards evening:
