The winners of this year’s Food Scotland Awards have been announced, with several Stirling-based businesses coming out on top in the categories.
Back in August, Brig reported on the number of local businesses that were nominated for an award.
The awards, which took place at the Glasgow Marriott Hotel, aim to recognise those businesses which have “helped shape and build Scotland’s reputation of food”.
There were 3 Stirling based food outlets that won an award in their category;
- Bakery of the Year: Vera artisan Bakery, Stirling. Brig wrote about the bakery when it first opened in Stirling in 2020.
- Restaurant of the Year Central: Brea – Scottish Restaurant (Stirling)
- Best Scottish Cuisine: The Birds and Bess (Stirling)
- Restaurant of the Year Overall Winner: Brea – Scottish Restaurant (Stirling)
Commenting on the award ceremony, a spokesperson for The Food Awards Scotland said: “It is true that Scotland combines tastes and flavours from all over the world, where visitors can find different restaurants, gastro pubs and bistros, to meet their needs.
“Creative Oceanic is proud to be part of this celebration and we would like to congratulate all finalists and winners for their achievements!”
You can read the full list of winners below:
Winners and Awards:
Restaurant of the Year North: The Stables Restaurant & Grill (Fort William)
Restaurant of the Year Central: Brea – Scottish Restaurant (Stirling)
Restaurant of the Year South West: The Pheasant Sorbie(Newton Stewart)
Restaurant of the Year Glasgow: Ristorante Pieno (Glasgow)
Restaurant of the Year South East: Mazzoli Italian Kitchen (Haddington)
Restaurant of the Year Overall Winner: Brea – Scottish Restaurant (Stirling)
Café/Bistro of the Year North: Nooks & Crannies (Fraserburgh)
Café/Bistro of the Year Central: The Broch Café (Strathyre)
Café/Bistro of the Year South West: Lee-Anns Café (Raploch)
Café/Bistro of the Year Glasgow: Kemble & Jones (Glasgow)
Café/Bistro of the Year South East: Stewart’s Café Bistro (Jedburgh)
Café/Bistro of the Year Overall Winner: Nooks & Crannies (Fraserburgh)
Takeaway of the Year North: Siam Cottage (Aberdeen)
Takeaway of the Year Central: The Aladdins Indian Takeaway (Perth)
Takeaway of the Year South West: Zain’s Curry House (Dalry)
Takeaway of the Year South East: Go-Go’s Takeaway (Edinburgh)
Takeaway of the Year Overall Winner: Zain’s Curry House (Dalry)
Gastro Pub of the Year North: The Waterfront (Inverness)
Gastro Pub of the Year Central: The Drovers Inn (Inverarnan)
Gastro Pub of the Year South West: Carriages (Kilmacolm)
Gastro Pub of the Year South East: The Barony Bar (Edinburgh)
Gastro Pub of the Year Overall Winner: Carriages (Kilmacolm)
Hotel Restaurant of the Year North: Northern Sands Hotel (Thurso)
Hotel Restaurant of the Year Central: Inglewood House and Spa (Alloa)
Hotel Restaurant of the Year South West: Isle of Eriska Hotel, Spa and Golf (Oban)
Hotel Restaurant of the Year South East: Norton House Hotel & Spa (Newbridge)
Hotel Restaurant of the Year Overall Winner: Northern Sands Hotel (Thurso)
Best Fish ‘N’ Chips Establishment North: Val Di Vara Fish and Chips (Breechin)
Best Fish ‘N’ Chips Establishment Central: The Wee Chippy (Anstruther)
Best Fish ‘N’ Chips Establishment South West: The Place To Be (Kilmarnock)
Best Fish ‘N’ Chips Establishment South East: Pierinos (Edinburgh)
Best Fish ‘N’ Chips Establishment Overall Winner: Pierinos (Edinburgh)
Caterer of the Year: 3G Catering Services UK (Perth)
Best Indian Establishment: Swadish by Ajay Kumar (Glasgow)
Best Italian Establishment: La Vita Spuntini City Centre (Glasgow)
Best Mediterranean Establishment: Andreou’s Bistro (Arbroath)
Best Oriental Establishment: Sapporo Teppanyaki (Glasgow)
Best World Cuisine: The Mexican (Perth)
Best Vegetarian Establishment: Soul Food Kitchen (Glasgow)
Best Seafood Establishment: East Coast (Musselburgh)
Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year: The Glasshouse Restaurant (Kilmarnock)
Dessert Outlet of the Year: Novelli’s (Burntisland)
Best Street Food: The Rolling Pig BBQ & Street Food (Johnstone)
Best Scottish Cuisine: The Birds and Bess (Stirling)
Bakery of the Year: Vera Artisan Bakery (Stirling)
Restaurant Supplier of the Year: TPS Fruit & Veg (Turriff)
Featured Image Credit: Brea Restaurant / Facebook
[…] Awarding-winning bakery Vera on Barnton Street has been a favourite of Brig‘s food section since opening its doors in 2020. Naturally, we dropped everything and ran into town when they announced they were opening a new sister kitchen on King Street today. […]