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Taste of Orkney Awards

Voting for the 2020/2021 awards is open.

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

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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

Reason for Nomination

To qualify for the Taste of Orkney Awards 2020/2021 an organisation must be either a full or associate member of Taste of Orkney Awards.

Membership is open to ALL companies making or selling Orkney Produce – regardless of size, location or category. If you would like to recommend a company, please contact us.

If you are a company who would like to join, please use our online sign-up form.

Best Bar Meal

Reason for Nomination

To qualify for the Taste of Orkney Awards 2020/2021 an organisation must be either a full or associate member of Taste of Orkney Awards.

Membership is open to ALL companies making or selling Orkney Produce – regardless of size, location or category. If you would like to recommend a company, please contact us.

If you are a company who would like to join, please use our online sign-up form.

Best Cafe or Tearoom

Reason for Nomination

To qualify for the Taste of Orkney Awards 2020/2021 an organisation must be either a full or associate member of Taste of Orkney Awards.

Membership is open to ALL companies making or selling Orkney Produce – regardless of size, location or category. If you would like to recommend a company, please contact us.

If you are a company who would like to join, please use our online sign-up form.

Best Takeaway Meal

Reason for Nomination

To qualify for the Taste of Orkney Awards 2020/2021 an organisation must be either a full or associate member of Taste of Orkney Awards.

Membership is open to ALL companies making or selling Orkney Produce – regardless of size, location or category. If you would like to recommend a company, please contact us.

If you are a company who would like to join, please use our online sign-up form.

Best Local Food Retailer

Reason for Nomination

To qualify for the Taste of Orkney Awards 2020/2021 an organisation must be either a full or associate member of Taste of Orkney Awards.

Membership is open to ALL companies making or selling Orkney Produce – regardless of size, location or category. If you would like to recommend a company, please contact us.

If you are a company who would like to join, please use our online sign-up form.

Best Kids Meal

Reason for Nomination

To qualify for the Taste of Orkney Awards 2020/2021 an organisation must be either a full or associate member of Taste of Orkney Awards.

Membership is open to ALL companies making or selling Orkney Produce – regardless of size, location or category. If you would like to recommend a company, please contact us.

If you are a company who would like to join, please use our online sign-up form.

Best Meat-Based Product

Reason for Nomination

To qualify for the Taste of Orkney Awards 2020/2021 an organisation must be either a full or associate member of Taste of Orkney Awards.

Membership is open to ALL companies making or selling Orkney Produce – regardless of size, location or category. If you would like to recommend a company, please contact us.

If you are a company who would like to join, please use our online sign-up form.

Best Fish-Based Product

Reason for Nomination

To qualify for the Taste of Orkney Awards 2020/2021 an organisation must be either a full or associate member of Taste of Orkney Awards.

Membership is open to ALL companies making or selling Orkney Produce – regardless of size, location or category. If you would like to recommend a company, please contact us.

If you are a company who would like to join, please use our online sign-up form.

Best Dairy-Based Product

Reason for Nomination

To qualify for the Taste of Orkney Awards 2020/2021 an organisation must be either a full or associate member of Taste of Orkney Awards.

Membership is open to ALL companies making or selling Orkney Produce – regardless of size, location or category. If you would like to recommend a company, please contact us.

If you are a company who would like to join, please use our online sign-up form.

Best Bakery-Based Product

Reason for Nomination

To qualify for the Taste of Orkney Awards 2020/2021 an organisation must be either a full or associate member of Taste of Orkney Awards.

Membership is open to ALL companies making or selling Orkney Produce – regardless of size, location or category. If you would like to recommend a company, please contact us.

If you are a company who would like to join, please use our online sign-up form.

Best Drink Product

Reason for Nomination

To qualify for the Taste of Orkney Awards 2020/2021 an organisation must be either a full or associate member of Taste of Orkney Awards.

Membership is open to ALL companies making or selling Orkney Produce – regardless of size, location or category. If you would like to recommend a company, please contact us.

If you are a company who would like to join, please use our online sign-up form.

Best Peedie Product

Reason for Nomination

To qualify for the Taste of Orkney Awards 2020/2021 an organisation must be either a full or associate member of Taste of Orkney Awards.

Membership is open to ALL companies making or selling Orkney Produce – regardless of size, location or category. If you would like to recommend a company, please contact us.

If you are a company who would like to join, please use our online sign-up form.

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