2026 Stall Awards

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2026 Wells Food Festival Stall Awards.
Stalls were judged by the festival’s sponsors, using a number of criteria, including visual impact, stallholder’s knowledge and sourcing of ingredients.

Best in Show

The Charlie Bigham’s Award

Robert Hawker Venison

‘Robert is a fantastic character with an infectious passion for all things venison and game. Exceptionally knowledgeable and enthusiastic, he champions these delicious local meats and inspires us all to eat more of them. A thoroughly deserving local winner, he combines fantastic local produce with helpful recipe tips to inspire us in the kitchen.’

Best Stalls

Alcoholic Drinks

The St Andrews Press Award

Bride Valley Vineyard
Bread, Cakes & Desserts

The Saltus Award

Sean the Chef
Cooks’ Ingredients

The Real Seafood Co Award

Sumikichi Miso
Non Alcoholic Drinks

The Wookey Hole Award

Drinks Kitchen
Preserves & Chutney

The Chubb Bulleid Award

GingerBeard’s Preserves
Prime Ingredients

The Mogers Drewett Award

Robert Hawker Venison
Snacks & Savouries

The TePe Award

Step and Stone
Spirits

The Harris & Harris Award

Dryad Gin
Start Up Business

The Probusiness Award

Cream & Crumble
Alcoholic Drinks

The St Andrews Press Award

Bride Valley Vineyard
Bread, Cakes & Desserts

The Saltus Award

Sean the Chef
Cooks’ Ingredients

The Real Seafood Co Award

Sumikichi Miso
Non Alcoholic Drinks

The Wookey Hole Award

Drinks Kitchen
Preserves & Chutney

The Chubb Bulleid Award

GingerBeard’s Preserves
Prime Ingredients

The Mogers Drewett Award

Robert Hawker Venison
Snacks & Savouries

The TePe Award

Step and Stone
Spirits

The Harris & Harris Award

Dryad Gin
Start Up Business

The Probusiness Award

Cream & Crumble