2026 Key Dates
Please take a note of our key dates for 2026 below. Food and drinks have separate entry and judging timelines, so please make sure you follow the dates relevant to your product.
If you need any help with your entries, please get in touch with Kristy Bovington: kristy.bovington@emap.com
Food Key Dates
| Entries Open | Tuesday 31 March |
| Early Bird Discount Ends | Friday 24 April |
| Final Entry Deadline | Friday 26 June |
| Judging Begins | Monday 20 July |
| Shortlist Announced | Wednesday 26 August |
| Christmas Results Announced | Tuesday 8 September |
Drinks Key Dates
| Entries Open | Tuesday 31 March |
| Early Bird Discount Ends | Friday 24 April |
| Entries Close | Friday 4 September |
| Judging Begins | Monday 28 September |
| Shortlist Announced | Monday 5 October |
The big night
2026 Awards Event
Tuesday 10 November