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PICTURES: ‘Amazing’ produce showcased at Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2024

By Niall Harkiss

- niall.harkiss@hnmedia.co.uk

Published: 11:21, 03 November 2024

The winners of this year’s Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards (HIFAD) were announced on Friday night at a prestigious ceremony at the Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness.

With a total of 16 award categories recognising a range of diverse businesses from best products to food and drink experiences to outstanding retailers and more, these winners represent some of the best from the region.

Here are some photos of those who were presented with awards on the night.

BEST EATERY AWARD sponsored by HIGHLAND NEWS & MEDIA

IV10, Kyle Davies & Iain Macphail

Sponsor – Steve Barron, Highland News & Media

IV10, Kyle Davies and Iain Macphail, winners of the Best Eatery Award, joined by sponsor Steve Barron of Highland News & Media. Picture: David Monaghan

Yvonne Crook, the 2023 HIFAD Ambassador of the Year, Founder of Good Highland Food and Executive Chair of Highland Tourism CIC, was a member of the Steering Committee for HIFAD 2024.

She said: “Well done everyone on another successful HIFAD Awards! Along with being a really enjoyable occasion, with a delicious meal showcasing the amazing produce of this region, the HIFAD Awards Ceremony is a fantastic networking and learning opportunity for all involved.”

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR sponsored by HIGHLAND INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES

Flavour, Chris Loye & Nicola Loye

Sponsor - Craig Nicholson, Highland Industrial Supplies

Chris Loye & Nicola Loye of Flavour, who were named as Restaurant of the Year, sponsored by Craig Nicholson, Highland Industrial Supplies. Picture: David Monaghan

BEST FOOD sponsored by SEAFOOD SCOTLAND

Isle of Skye Sea Salt Company, Elisa Rodiere & Jean-Jacques Henri Rodiere

Sponsor – Jeni Adamson, Seafood Scotland

Elisa Rodiere & Jean-Jacques Henri Rodiere from Isle of Skye Sea Salt Company, winners of the Best Food award, sponsored by Jeni Adamson, Seafood Scotland. Picture: David Monaghan

BEST DRINK

North Uist Distillery, Jonny Ingledew

Host – Calum Macdonald, Times Radio

North Uist Distillery's Jonny Ingledew collects his award as winner of the Best Drink award. Picture: David Monaghan

MC for the evening, Calum Macdonald. Picture: David Monaghan

INDEPENDENT RETAILER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Brodie Countryfare, Anna Taylor, Sarah Kinlin, Karen Ford & Simon Lapham

Presenter – Craig Ewan, Kingsmills Hotel

Anna Taylor, Sarah Kinlin, Karen Ford & Simon Lapham from Brodie Countryfare, who were named as Independent Retailer of the Year, as presented by Craig Ewan, Kingsmills Hotel. Picture: David Monaghan

SUPPLY CHAIN BUSINESS AWAD

Aquascot Ltd, David Chapman & John Housego

Host – Calum Macdonald, Times Radio

Calum Macdonald, Times Radio with David Chapman & John Housego of Aquascot, winners of the Supply Chain Business award. Picture: David Monaghan

PRIMARY PRODUCER AWARD sponsored by SALMON SCOTLAND

Miele’s Gelateria, Michael Miele, David Miele, Nicola Miele, Roberto Miele, Thomas

Kiesbye & Jamie Barron

Host – Calum Macdonald, Times Radio

Calum Macdonald, Times Radio with Michael Miele, David Miele, Nicola Miele, Roberto Miele, Thomas Kiesbye & Jamie Barron of Miele’s Gelateria, winners of the Primary Producer award, sponsored by Scottish Salmon. Picture: David Monaghan

BEST MARKETING AWARD

Great Glen Charcuterie, Anja Baak & Jan Jacob Baak

Host – Calum Macdonald, Times Radio

Calum Macdonald, Times Radio, with Anja Baak & Jan Jacob Baak of Great Glen Charcuterie, winners of the Best Marketing award. Picture: David Monaghan

BEST START UP sponsored by BE PERSONNEL

Tiny Fish Ltd, Teresa Garzon & Jarl Van Den Berg

Sponsor – Ethan Bews, Be Personnel

Teresa Garzon & Jarl Van Den Berg from Tiny Fish Ltd, winners of the Best Start Up award, sponsored by Ethan Bews, Be Personnel. Picture: David Monaghan

YOUNG AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR sponsored by SCOTLAND FOOD & DRINK

Elliott Sabor, Orrin Restaurant

Sponsor – Tracy Cameron, Scotland Food & Drink

Elliott Sabor, Orrin Restaurant was named as Young Ambassador of the Year, sponsored by Tracy Cameron, Scotland Food & Drink. Picture: David Monaghan

. Picture: David Monaghan

SUSTAINABILITY AWARD sponsored by WESTER ROSS FISHERIES

Threaplands Ltd, Ben Laing

Sponsor – Connie Pattillo, Wester Ross Fisheries

Ben Laing of Threaplands, winners of the Sustainability award, sponsored by Connie Pattillo, Wester Ross Fisheries. Picture: David Monaghan

BEST STREET FOOD AWARD

Lochmaddy Bay Prawns 2GO, Tina Nicholson & DA Nicholson

Presenter – Julia Bryce, Food & Drink Journalist

Julia Bryce, food and drink Journalist, with Tina Nicholson & DA Nicholson, of Lochmaddy Bay Prawns 2GO, winners of the Best Street Food award. Picture: David Monaghan

JUDGES AWARD

Island Larder, Nicola Johnston, Magnus Johnston, Paige Dennis

Presenter – Marian Armitage, Shetland Food & Drink

Nicola Johnston, Magnus Johnston and Paige Dennis of Island Larder, winners of the Judges' award, presented by Marian Armitage, Shetland Food & Drink. Picture: David Monaghan

BEST FOOD & DRINK TOURISM EXPERIENCE

Islay Sea Adventures, Angus Newman & Bronagh Newman

Angus Newman & Bronagh Newman of Islay Sea Adventures, winners of the Best Food & Drink Tourism Experience award. Picture: David Monaghan

AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

Fraser Campbell, Cobbs Group

Sponsor – Shirley McIntosh, Saffery

Fraser Campbell, Cobbs Group was named as Ambassador of the Year, sponsored by Shirley McIntosh, Saffery. Picture: David Monaghan

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