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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                                  Mike’s Fancy Cheese
Cook of the Year                                         Ben Wilson (Ashes to Gold)
Newcomer (under two years)  Award       Krumb            
Environment & Biodiversity Award         Lir Seafood
Food Product of the Year                          Young Buck, Mike’s Fancy Cheese
Drink Product of the Year                         Basalt Distillery Gin

 

People of the Year:  Stevie and Rebekah McCarry  – Lir seafood restaurant in Coleraine.  (pictured)

Stevie and Rebekah McCarry run Lir seafood restaurant in Coleraine. They are principled – refusing to serve farmed or unstainable fish. They are advocates of using all parts of the fish. They source locally, supporting fishing boats around the north coast. They do work with schools and colleges in educating young people and trying to get them to eat more fish. 
 
Stevie is the chef and Rebekah works between front of house and filleting fish 

Nominated by Paula McIntyre Director Slow Food Northern Ireland