The winners of the Great Taste Awards have been revealed for 2025.
Organised by the Guild of Fine Food, this year saw a record number of entries to the Great Taste Awards, with 14,340 products being submitted from 110 countries.
Set up 30 years ago, Great Taste is recognised as the most influential food and drink accreditation scheme in the world.
A judging panel of over 500 industry experts, including chefs, critics, food technologists, retailers, food writers and other specialists, pored over every single product for over 110 days.
Every entry is judged on its own merit as a standalone product and tasted completely blind. Judges consider flavour first and foremost, followed by appearance, aroma, texture, and mouthfeel, before it is determined whether the product warrants one of the famous black and gold seals of approval.
In total, 5,680 entries received an accolade. There were 3,899 one-star awards, 1,508 two-star awards, and only 273 products received the coveted Great Taste 2025 three-star award.
Lovingly Artisan Bakery, which operates in Kendal, was awarded one two-star award and three one-star awards.
Co-owners Aidan Monks and Catherine Connor said: ”It’s a tremendous honour to receive four Great Taste Awards, especially earning a two-star award for our unique and innovative Dark Chocolate & Mediterranean Orange Loaf.
“At Lovingly Artisan, we work collaboratively as a team, constantly sharing and evolving ideas not just to innovate, but to ensure we continue delivering high-quality, expertly crafted breads to every one of our customers.
“We’re incredibly proud to be a family business, built on the dedication, talent, and passion of our entire team. This recognition reflects their tireless efforts, early starts, and late nights.
“We’re truly grateful for everything they do, and we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to every member of the Lovingly Artisan family for once again going above and beyond.”
Cumbrian Great Taste Award winners
Cumbrian Great Taste Award winners include:
Two stars
Mr Vikki’s Ltd, Penrith
- Banana habanero chutney
- King Naga
- Phall Curry Sauce
Stonehouse Smokery, Carlisle
- Black Garlic and Port Salami
Eden Yard, near Penrith
- Eden Yard Lemon infused rapeseed oil
Ginger Bakers, near Kendal
- Honey Apricot & Pecan Granola
The Flying Chocsman, Wigton
- Mango & Passionfruit
The Cane Workshop, Alston
- Seville Orange Marmalade
Lakeland Mues, Wigton
- The Chocolatier
Lovingly Artisan, Kendal
- Malted Barley Sourdough
One star
Claire’s Handmade Ltd, Wigton
- Black Garlic Jam
- Black Garlic Ketchup
Hawkshead Relish Company
- Brinjal Aubergine Pickle
- Kimchi Ketchup
- Ultimate Festive Chutney
SippingFox The Lake District Drinks Company, Ulverston
- Coffee and Cardamon Rum
- Rum and Raisin Rum
Cranstons, Penrith
- Cumberland with Mango and Ginger
True North Coffee Roasters, Staveley
- Green Grapes
- Time Traveller
John Farrer & Co, Kendal
- Guatemala Coban
Mr Vikki’s Ltd, Penrith
- Harry’s BBQ Sauce
- Hot Stuff Carlina reaper
- Orange Cardommom Ginger Marmalade
Christine’s Kitchen, Wigton
- Jalapeno Chili Jam
Lovingly Artisan, Kendal
- Danish Rugbrøad
- Malted Barley Sourdough
- Northumberland Rye
English Lakes Ice Cream Ltd, Kendal
- Lakes Seville Orange Marmalade Ice Cream
Ye Olde Friars, Keswick
- Mint Cream Chocolate
- Violet Cream Chocolate
The Biltong Man Ltd, Kirkby Stephen
- Nice and Spicy Biltong Fatty
- Tasty Traditional Biltong
- Tasty Traditional Biltong Fatty
- Wild Garlic Biltong Fatty
Ginger Bakers, Kendal
- Orange and Polenta Cake
Classic Desserts Limited, Penrith
- Raspberry Panna Cotta
Northern Pasta Company, Kendal
- Rigatoni
Stonehouse Smokery, Carlisle
- Smoked Sea Salt with wild garlic
Lakeland Mues, Wigton
- The Artman Classic
- The Total Nutter
The Torpenhow Cheese Company
- Trusmadoor
