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Taste of Orkney Awards

Voting for the 2024 awards is now open.

Please feel free to nominate your own favourites in as many categories as you wish.

Nominations will close on Monday 19 August 2024, with the winners announced at a special event in October that year.

Sponsored by Northlink Ferries, Highland Park.

Please use the form below to place your vote. Changed your mind? Just vote again using the same email.

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Best a-la-carte Meal - sponsored by Sheila Fleet Kirk Cafe

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Best Bar Meal - sponsored by Orkney Cheese Company

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Best Cafe or Tearoom - sponsored by Deerness Distillery

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Best Takeaway Meal - sponsored by Orkney Sourdough Company

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Best Local Food Retailer - sponsored by Pentland Ferries

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Best Kids Meal - sponsored by Stockan's Oatcakes

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Best Meat Producer - sponsored by Orkney Fishermen's Society

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Best Fish Producer - sponsored by Highland Park

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Best Dairy Producer - sponsored by The Foveran

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Best Bakery Producer - sponsored by Scottish Seafarms

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Best Drink Producer - sponsored by The Island Smokery

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Best Peedie Producer - sponsored by Eviedale Bakehouse

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