The fifth annual Food Awards Scotland welcomed over 300 guests at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow last night, and local favourites emerged as winners. Battlefield Rest was named Glasgow Restaurant of the Year while Accento won in the Glasgow Cafe of the Year category. The Butterfly and the Pig, Hanoi Bike Shop and Italian restaurant Qua were among the other winners from the city.
A spokesperson of the Food Awards Scotland, said: “We are very delighted to have welcomed such great finalists and winners at the Food Awards Scotland 2018 and celebrated the food industry with them.
“These awards aimed to thank those that work hard in the Scottish food industry and contribute to making Scotland a great place to visit. It is true that Scotland combines tastes and flavours from all over the world and our visitors can find different restaurants, gastro pubs and bistros.
“These people enhance the country’s reputation nationally and internationally, and we wanted to make sure that the hard work of Scottish food professionals doesn’t go unnoticed.
“It was lovely to be part of this celebration and we would like to congratulate all finalists and winners for their achievements!”
In addition, the awards supported Breast Cancer Care Scotland, a charity that provide support for anyone affected by breast cancer.
The full list of winners:
Best Indian Establishment: Nawaab of Perth (Perth)
Best Italian Establishment: Qua (Glasgow)
Best Mediterranean Establishment: Elena’s Spanish Bar & Restaurant (Glasgow)
Cookery School of the Year: Indian Cook School by Praveen Kumar (Perth)
Caterer of the Year: Thistle Catering Services (Ellon)
Best Vegetarian Establishment: Lotus Vegetarian Cuisine (Glasgow)
Best Seafood Establishment: Kilted Lobster (Edinburgh)
Best Street Food: The Hanoi Bike Shop (Glasgow)
Scottish Food Manufacturer of the Year: Stockan’s (Stromness)
Wholesale Bakery of the Year: Big Bear Bakery (Glasgow)
Retail Bakery of the Year: Tasty Buns Bakery (Edinburgh)
Restaurant General Manager of the Year: Suzanne Archibald at Number 16 Restaurant (Glasgow)
Fresh Produce Provider of the Year: TPS Fruit & Veg (Aberdeenshire)
Scottish Food Produce of the Year: Caledonian Cheesecake Company (Stirling)
Best Scottish Cuisine: Brea (Stirling)
Chef of the Year: Duncan McLachlan at Playfair’s Restaurant and Steakhouse (St Andrews)
Best World Cuisine: My Kitchen Multi Cuisine Restaurant (Gourock)
Dairy Food Provider of the Year: Robertson’s Dairy (Blairgowrie)
Meat Supplier of the Year: C & C Meats (Glasgow)
Seafood Supplier of the Year: Fish in Crieff (Crieff)
Outstanding Food Business of the Year: Kate’s of Inverurie (Inverurie)
Best Oriental Establishment : Thaikhun (Aberdeen)
Dessert Outlet of the Year: Varani’s Forum Café (Kilmarnock)
Wholesaler of the Year: Failte Foodsevice (Glasgow)
Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year: The Grange Inn (St Andrews)
Best Fish N’ Chips Establishment North: The Quayside Restaurant and Fish Bar (Gourdon)
Best Fish N’ Chips Establishment Central: Cromars (St Andrews)
Best Fish N’ Chips Establishment South West: Fish Works (Largs)
Best Fish N’ Chips Establishment South East: Pierinos (Edinburgh)
Best Fish N’ Chips Establishment Overall Winner: Cromars (St Andrews)
Takeaway of the Year North: The Pigs Wings (Aberdeen)
Takeaway of the Year Central: Maurizio’s (Inverkeithing)
Takeaway of the Year South West: Viking Café (Kilwinning)
Takeaway of the Year South East: Rapid Rolls (Edinburgh)
Takeaway of the Year Overall Winner: Rapid Rolls (Edinburgh)
Cafe/Bistro of the Year North: Victoria’s Restaurant (Pitlochry)
Cafe/Bistro of the Year Central: Serendipi-tea (Thornton)
Cafe/Bistro of the Year South West: Cafe Alba (Milgavin)
Cafe/Bistro of the Year Glasgow: Accento Café
Cafe/Bistro of the Year South East: Tilly Tearoom (Tillicoultry)
Cafe/Bistro of the Year Overall Winner: Accento Café
Hotel Restaurant of the Year North: The Old Mill In (Pitlochry)
Hotel Restaurant of the Year Central: Rooftop Restaurant at Knock Castle Hotel & Spa (Crieff)
Hotel Restaurant of the Year South West: The Fox & Willow (Ayr)
Hotel Restaurant of the Year South East: Royal Hotel Bar & Restaurant (Penicuik )
Hotel Restaurant of the Year Overall Winner: Rooftop Restaurant at Knock Castle Hotel & Spa (Crieff)
Gastro Pub of the Year North: The Waterfront (Inverness)
Gastro Pub of the Year Central : The Lord of the Isles (Craobh Haven)
Gastro Pub of the Year South West: The Butterfly and The Pig (Glasgow)
Gastro Pub of the Year South East: The Carnock Inn (Dunfermline)
Gastro Pub of the Year Overall Winner: The Waterfront (Inverness)
Restaurant of the Year North: The Stables Restaurant & Grill (Fort William)
Restaurant of the Year Central: The Birds and The Bees (Stirling)
Restaurant of the Year South West: Food For Thought Bar and Restaurant (South Campbeltown)
Restaurant of the Year Glasgow: Battlefield Rest
Restaurant of the Year South East: The Coronation Restaurant (Gorebridge)
Restaurant of the Year Overall Winner: The Coronation Restaurant (Gorebridge)