14/10/2026
Did you spot any of our 2026 Wells Food Festival Award winners at this year's event? And did you try their wares?
The Wells Food Festival Awards comprise of 11 categories ranging from Best Confectionery and Best Preserves and Chutney to Best Start-up Business. Our team of judges pick a winner from each category before handing over to Charlie Bigham, who has the very difficult task of choosing a "BEST IN SHOW" winner.
We are proud to announce that "The Charlie Bigham’s Best in Show Award" went to ROBERT HAWKER VENISON! Huge congratulations to Robert, who was recognised for his high-quality venison and game from the West Country.
Here are the rest of our 2026 winners - well done to you all!
🏅Prime Ingredients - Robert Hawker Vension
🏅Snacks & Savouries - Step & Stone
🏅Bread, Cakes & Desserts - Sean the Chef
🏅Cooks ingredients - Sumikichi Miso
🏅Alcoholic Drinks (Below 20% abv) - Bride Valley Vineyard
🏅Spirits - Dryad Gin
🏅Non Alcoholic Drinks - Drinks Kitchen
🏅Confectionery - Gilbert & Swayne
🏅Cheese - Bath Soft Cheese
🏅Preserves & Chutney - Gingerbeard preserves
🏅Start-up - Cream & Crumble
Robert Hawker Venison