Slow Food Northern Ireland Award Winners 2024

Created eleven years ago, the Slow Food Awards winners are nominated by the public. Each winner is a champion of good, clean and fair food and represents the very best of their craft.

In addition to the public vote, each national director chooses their Person of the Year, someone who embodies Slow Food values.

UK Winner indicates overall winner for the UK in addition to the nation award.

Retailer of the Year   UK WINNER           Slemish Market Garden
Producer of the Year                                 Counter Culture Real Bread
Cook of the Year                                         David Holden, Middletown
Newcomer (under two years)  Award      Coan Coffee Kircubbin                
Environment & Biodiversity Award          Robbie Neill of Stonebridge Cottage Farm        
Food Product of the Year                          Sourdough focaccia. Counter culture
Drink Product of the Year                         Basalt Distillery Gin

Person of the Year: Emily McCorkell (pictured above)

Emily McCorkell of Lo and Slo. An American living in Derry cooking bbq, and bringing the concept of Slow slow cooking to a wider audience. She uses sustainable and regenerative products, cooks at a cooking school, and is ahead of the game in sustainability

Nominated by Paula McIntyre Director Slow Food Northern Ireland