The Tap & Kitchen in Oundle, a finalist in the F&B Achiever category at this year’s Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards.
The line-up for the remaining categories in this year’s Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards has been confirmed, with judges meeting throughout September to select the finalists for 2025/26.
The awards celebrate excellence across the county’s food and drink sector, recognising producers, venues, and individuals driving innovation, sustainability, and wellbeing.
Farming Environment Award
Sponsored by Weetabix, this category honours growers who are reducing their environmental impact through carbon reduction, wildlife promotion, and regenerative agriculture.
Finalists:
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Bridge House Farm
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J.A. Knight & Sons
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Pearson Gape Farming
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R.I. Reynolds
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T.W. Brown and Son
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Wold Farm
F&B Achiever Award
Sponsored by J Sweeney Accountants, the category recognises those who are making a local difference and driving the sector forward.
Joseph Skinner, Partner at J Sweeney Accountants, said the award “shines a spotlight on the heart and soul of the industry — the people”, praising entrants for their “resilience, innovation, and spirit that defines Northamptonshire’s food and drink scene”.
Finalists:
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Braybrook Beer Co
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McManus Pubs
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Mee Blue Berries
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New Lodge Farm, Bulwick
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Tap & Kitchen, Oundle
Weetabix Sustainability Award
Judges have highlighted businesses leading the way in sustainable practices.
Finalists:
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Carbon Neutral Vending Ltd
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Ganders Goat
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Northampton Town Football Club Community Trust
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Tellus Mater
Healthy Food & Wellbeing Award
Sponsored by Delapré Abbey Preservation Trust, the category celebrates producers and employers who promote healthy eating and staff wellbeing.
Richard Clinton, Chief Executive of the Trust, said entrants showed “real creativity and dedication… providing inspiration and a true reflection of the passion driving Northamptonshire’s food and drink community.”
Innovative Product finalists:
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Betty’s Caribbean Fusion
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Eat Curious
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Houghton Hams
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June Plum Jamaican Food
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Salma Soulful
Soulful Workplace finalists:
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Igus UK Ltd
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Northampton General Hospital
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Northampton High School
One to Watch Award
Sponsored by Whitworth Bros Ltd, this category recognises emerging businesses making their mark in the sector.
Kim Osborn, Technical Accounts Manager at Whitworth Bros, said: “Every year we are amazed at the high-quality finalists — the enthusiasm for our sector is heart-warming and impressive.”
Finalists:
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Baker Benjy
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Indi Local
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Millies Bakery Ltd
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The Folly, Towcester
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The Olde Three Cocks, Brigstock
The winners — awarded Gold, Silver or Bronze — will be announced at the Awards Celebration on 16 October 2025 at the Royal & Derngate Theatre, Northampton, supported by Portfolio Events.
For full details, visit www.northamptonshirefoodanddrink.co.uk.