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About the Awards
The UKTV Food Local Hero Awards are a tribute to Britain’s
independent shops, farm stalls, artisan producers, cafes,
pubs, and small businesses. From 3 July-21 August, we
 asked
food lovers to reward their food heroes’ passion for putting
quality food on our plates.
Following a nationwide search, the all important votes have
been counted, the experts have had their say and it’s finally
time to decide who will be UKTV Food’s Local Food Hero 2006.
The television series Gary Rhodes’ Local Food Heroes 2006
starts Monday 20th November at 8pm!
Presented by Gary Rhodes, this 11-part series shines a light
on the nominated heroes across Britain who tirelessly put
great British produce onto plates, into shops and markets, and
on pub and restaurant tables.
Each episode looks at one specific region as the thousands of
nominees are whittled down to the eight strongest contenders,
chosen by a combination of public vote and a celebrity food
scout. These eight are voted down to a final three who go to
Food HQ to meet the judges – Gary Rhodes, Ollie Rowe and
Rosemary Shrager – who put them through their culinary paces.
At the end of each programme, a regional winner is unveiled.
What's in it for the winner?
In the nail biting national final all 10 regional winners will
battle it out for the honour of being crowned the UK’s first
Local Food Hero 2006 and winning the highly coveted prize
which will safeguard their business for the future, £40,000.
More on the awards...
There's been a resurgence of interest in local food traditions
and commitment to quality – and with good reason. While modern
farming methods, microwave meals, and food miles continue to
cast a shadow, there’s a growing band of dedicated people who
care enough to make a difference on what we buy and how we
eat. We're looking to support small-scale businesses that
exhibit pride and passion for their craft. These are the
unsung food heroes that don't compromise on quality in favour
of making a fast buck on mass production lines.
Ratings and Reviews
The voting may have ended on the 21 August, but reviews and
ratings will remain a permanent part of the Local Food Heroes
Directory. All the reviews are moderated and you can leave
your reviews and ratings 24 hours a day. All messages go live
straight away during our opening hours of 9am – 10pm. If you
post a message between 10pm and 9am, it won’t be published
until after 9am the next day.
NB All messages must comply with the UKTV Community Rules.
Votes and nominations
The voting and nomination period for the UKTV Food: Local Hero
2006 awards is now over, and we’d like to say a huge thank you
to the thousands of people who nominated their favourite
places and the tens of thousands who voted for their local
food heroes.
To leave your
reviews for Well Pict Scotland click
here.
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