PICTURES: ‘Amazing’ produce showcased at Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 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
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
BEST FOOD sponsored by SEAFOOD SCOTLAND
Isle of Skye Sea Salt Company, Elisa Rodiere & Jean-Jacques Henri Rodiere
Sponsor – Jeni Adamson, Seafood Scotland
BEST DRINK
North Uist Distillery, Jonny Ingledew
Host – Calum Macdonald, Times Radio
INDEPENDENT RETAILER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Brodie Countryfare, Anna Taylor, Sarah Kinlin, Karen Ford & Simon Lapham
Presenter – Craig Ewan, Kingsmills Hotel
SUPPLY CHAIN BUSINESS AWAD
Aquascot Ltd, David Chapman & John Housego
Host – Calum Macdonald, Times Radio
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
BEST MARKETING AWARD
Great Glen Charcuterie, Anja Baak & Jan Jacob Baak
Host – Calum Macdonald, Times Radio
BEST START UP sponsored by BE PERSONNEL
Tiny Fish Ltd, Teresa Garzon & Jarl Van Den Berg
Sponsor – Ethan Bews, Be Personnel
YOUNG AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR sponsored by SCOTLAND FOOD & DRINK
Elliott Sabor, Orrin Restaurant
Sponsor – Tracy Cameron, Scotland Food & Drink
SUSTAINABILITY AWARD sponsored by WESTER ROSS FISHERIES
Threaplands Ltd, Ben Laing
Sponsor – Connie Pattillo, Wester Ross Fisheries
BEST STREET FOOD AWARD
Lochmaddy Bay Prawns 2GO, Tina Nicholson & DA Nicholson
Presenter – Julia Bryce, Food & Drink Journalist
JUDGES AWARD
Island Larder, Nicola Johnston, Magnus Johnston, Paige Dennis
Presenter – Marian Armitage, Shetland Food & Drink
BEST FOOD & DRINK TOURISM EXPERIENCE
Islay Sea Adventures, Angus Newman & Bronagh Newman
AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Fraser Campbell, Cobbs Group
Sponsor – Shirley McIntosh, Saffery
