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Guild of Fine Food
Prestigious awards for excellence in artisan food and drink products, including cheeses.
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Themes
Artisan Food & Drink
Cheese
Packaging Quality
Taste Evaluation
Audience
Artisan Food Producers
Cheesemakers
Food & Drink Businesses
Retail Buyers
Frequently Asked Questions
All submissions must reach us by the announced deadline to be eligible for review by the jury.
Guild of Fine Food celebrates excellence in its relevant field. It recognizes individuals and organizations who have demonstrated outstanding contributions and innovation.
This award primarily covers multiple regions, welcoming entries from diverse geographies.
Full information about Guild of Fine Food is available at gff.co.uk, including instructions for applicants and past winners.
The Guild of Fine Food conducts two major competitions celebrating artisan food and beverage products across the UK and internationally.
- Awards organised: Includes the respected Great Taste Awards and the World Cheese Awards, both administered by the Guild of Fine Food.
- Eligibility & entry fees: Open to producers globally; entry fees range from £38 to £240 per product, depending on award and tier. Winners may receive one, two or three stars.
- Judging process: Taste-led blind judging by panels of experts, chefs and food critics evaluating flavour, texture, presentation and overall quality.
- Recognition: Award-winning products are listed on the official Guild website, featured in press and trade media as star-rated victors.
- History & credibility: The Guild of Fine Food was founded in 1992 and has organized the World Cheese Awards since 1988, establishing enduring food industry trust.
- Geographical scope: Based in the UK (Dorset), but draws entries and recognition worldwide, especially for cheese producers.
- Impact: In 2018, over 12,600 products were judged under the Great Taste programme, demonstrating scale and industry influence.
- Output and visibility: Winning items gain star ratings, editorial coverage, and market credibility among retailers, consumers and trade buyers.
The Guild of Fine Food Awards blend long-standing industry authority, rigorous blind judging and structured grading to elevate artisan producers in food, drink and cheese on both national and global stages.
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