Rules of Voting

• Voting will open on 13th October 2007 and closes 31st December 2007.
• Original voting forms only will be accepted (Photocopies will not be accepted under any circumstances.)
• Voting may take place in any number of categories - not all categories have to be completed.
• Produced in Kent Ltd reserves the right to remove duplicate or spoilt votes.
• The decision of Produced in Kent Ltd and its nominated judges is final.

Sponsors

Produced in Kent would like to thank all the sponsors of the 2007 Taste of Kent Awards.

Sponsor:	Barclays Bank
Category:	Local Food Retailer
Sponsor:	Bennet Opie
Category:	Food Producer
Description:	Bennett Opie ltd are delighted to be sponsoring this years Kent Food producer of the year category. Using local quality ingredients where ever possible and producing quality foods to best manufacturing practice, the category will demonstrate how producers can successfully help sustain our environment in an ecologically friendly way to the benefit of all in our county. www.b-opie.com
Sponsor:	Biddenden Vineyards
Category:	Pub
Description:	Biddenden Vineyards & Cider works, Kents largest producer of traditional ciders and farm pressed apple juices, have consistently increased sales of these products to independently owned Public Houses in Kent. We are therefore delighted to have this opportunity to sponsor Best Kent Pub category, in the Taste of Kent Awards 2007. www.biddendenvineyards.com
Sponsor:	Hadlow College
Category:	Farmers' Market
Sponsor:	Kent County Council
Category:	Non-Alcoholic Drink Producer
Sponsor:	Kent Life
Category:	Food Product
Description:	Kent Life has worked closely with Produced in Kent since the very first Food and Drink Awards and is delighted to be sponsoring the Best Kent Food Product this year. As a magazine, we are committed to championing local produce and in our growing food and drink section, our news pages, restaurant reviews and people profiles all reflect the range and breadth of products available in the Garden of England. Keep up to date with the leading county title at: www.kent-life.co.uk.
Sponsor:	Logika
Category:	Restaurant
Sponsor:	SEEDA
Category:	Butcher/Meat Producer
Sponsor:	Whitehead Monckton
Category:	Young Chef of the Year
Description:	Whitehead Monckton is delighted to be sponsoring the Young Chef of the Year at the Taste of Kent Awards. Managing partner Graham Jones said "The firm has provided expert legal services to the people of Kent for over 225 years and recognizes the importance of encouraging young talent within the county. We actively support local growers, producers and suppliers by sourcing locally and we are sure that the young chefs will take advantage of the wonderful produce that Kent has to offer."

The Awards Dinner

The winners of this year's Taste of Kent Awards will be announced at an awards dinner at Eastwell Manor on Wednesday 27th February 2008.

The top 3 finalists in each category will be invited to attend, along with sponsors and other invited guests. The evening will start with a drinks reception followed by a fantastic locally sourced dinner, before culminating with the awards themselves.

The evening will be hosted by BBC Radio Kent's John Warnett, an ardent supporter of all things Kentish, especially food and drink!

The evening will be a celebration of some of the best of Kent's fine food and drink, and of the dedication and hard work of the many producers and businesses.

Eastwell Manor follow a policy of sourcing top quality local foods and the Executive Chef, Neil Wiggins, is passionate about allowing the quality of the food to speak for itself. Produced in Kent is delighted to be hosting the Taste of Kent Awards at one of Kent's top venues.

Links

Eastwell Manor
http://www.eastwell.co.uk

John Warnett
http://www.bbc.co.uk/kent/local_radio/presenters_weekdays/
john_warnett.shtml