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Chefs' Choice Awards

Brakes is number one choice at chef’s choice awards

Last night Brakes recorded its best-ever performance at the Chef’s Choice Awards, receiving a record 16 accolades, including 10 category wins and six highly commended, as well as the coveted title of “Overall winner – Chefs’ Choice Product of the Year.”

Judged and voted for by hundreds of chefs from several sectors the awards reward and recognise the hard work and innovation of suppliers, wholesalers and manufacturers and Brakes once again demonstrated that it leads the field.

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Entries were assessed on a range of criteria including great taste, appearance, aroma, flavour, texture, value for money, creativity and innovation.

The title of “Overall winner – Chefs’ Choice Product of the Year” went to La Boulangerie Chocolate Tart which judges described as “a premium product with a luxurious feel that really delivered”, whilst the category award winning products were:

La Boulangerie Chocolate Tart Chefs Choice Award
Brakes Quinoa Houmous Condiments
Brakes White Chocolate & Raspberry Cheesecake Finished Desserts & Gateau
La Boulangerie Chocolate Tart Party & Buffet Food
Brakes Vegetarian Louisiana Burrito Filling Prepared Dishes
Brakes Buttermilk Chicken Wings Poultry Products
Brakes Beetroot & Goat Cheese Salad Rice/Pasta/Grains
Brakes Individual Mac n' 4 Cheese Quiche Savoury Pies & Flans
Brakes Goan Paste Sweet & Savoury Sauces
La Boulangerie Raspberry & Matcha Battenberg Sweet Cakes & Biscuits

The following products were highly commended:

Burrata Bocconcini Cheese & Dairy Products
Brakes Kimchi Rainbow Grain Salad Chilled Salads
Brakes Chilli Jam Condiments
Brakes Sweet Potato, Spinach & Feta Lasagne Prepared Dishes
Brakes Coated Medium Skin-On Fries Potato
Brakes Individual Emmental & Onion Quiche Savoury Pies & Flans

‘The Chefs’ Choice Awards are hugely respected amongst chefs so it’s fantastic to receive so many nominations and awards and testament to all the hard work that goes into developing our range’ said Sarah Hartley, Brakes Head of Food & Brand. ‘And it shows that we continue to set the standard in product development.’

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