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10th December 2021

FORTNUM & MASON FOOD & DRINK AWARDS 2022 – Open for entries

2022 MARKS THE 10th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FORTNUM & MASON FOOD AND DRINK AWARDS

THE WEBSITE IS NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES

Now in their tenth year, the annual Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards celebrate the very best writers, publishers, broadcasters, photographers and personalities working in food and drink.  An independent panel of expert judges select the winners in 14 categories from work published or broadcast during 2021.

The judges seek to reward work where a blend of strong professional skills and sound judgement provide a greater understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of good food and drink. Inspiration, education and pleasure derived from the work are of equal value. This year’s eminent panel comprises:

ANGELA HARTNETT – Panel Chair, Chef Proprietor, Murano @angelacooking

ALICE LASCELLES – Drinks writer, author and presenter @alicelascelles

FREDDY BULMER – Wine and beer buyer at The Wine Society and drinks communicator @Freddythewinebuyer

GEORGINA HAYDEN – Food writer and author @georgiepuddingpie

JAEGA WISE – Head brewer at Wild Card Brewery, author and broadcaster @jaegawise

MARK DIACONO – Food writer, author, photographer and cook @mark_diacono

TARA WIGLEY – Food writer and author, cook @tarawigley

Tom Athron, CEO of Fortnum & Mason comments: “In 2022 we celebrate ten years of discovering and championing the achievements of the UK’s writers, editors, publishers, photographers and broadcasters who encourage us to enjoy, explore, experiment and discover more about food and drink through their work.

For over three centuries Fortnum & Mason has remained an essential destination for extraordinary food and exceptional service, so it’s no surprise that we want to shine a spotlight on the current and emerging talent who bring the joy we find in food and drink to life.

I’d like to thank our expert judges along with our Panel Chair, Angela Hartnett, for their time and expertise, and my best wishes go to everyone who enters.”

Visit the Food & Drink awards website at https://www.fortnumandmason.com/awards
@fortnums.  #FandMAwards- ENDS –

ABOUT FORTNUM & MASON:

First founded in Piccadilly in 1707, Fortnum & Mason has remained an essential London destination for anyone in search of extraordinary food, joy-giving things and exceptional service ever since. From the food halls and confectionery counters to the beautiful fragrance, beauty and fashion floor and refined Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon, Fortnum’s seeks to make the everyday special. Celebrated for its famous teas, Scotch eggs, handmade chocolates, and wicker hampers, the iconic brand is committed to the imagination and discovery that has seen it through 314 years of history – and today, Fortnum’s continues to expand to new outposts at home and abroad, from London’s The Royal Exchange to the stand-alone store in Hong Kong’s K11 Musea. Proud of its storied past and innovating still, Fortnum’s mission remains to deliver a sense of pleasure to every customer, whether they’re shopping in-store or from around the world at the award-winning www.fortnumandmason.com


Press release from Fortnum & Mason

Media enquiries: fiona@fabcomm.co.uk 07831 193250
Awards enquiries: lindsay@fabcomm.co.uk 07730 565320