Guild of Fine Food
Prestigious awards for excellence in artisan food and drink products, including cheeses.
Themes
Artisan Food & Drink
Cheese
Packaging Quality
Taste Evaluation
Audience
Artisan Food Producers
Cheesemakers
Food & Drink Businesses
Retail Buyers
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Frequency
Annual
Since
1988
Entry Type
Entry Fees
£38 onwards
Location
UK
Updated 28 July 2025
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.