Date posted on DIARY directory: Wednesday 3rd December 2025
The entries for the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards 2026 are now open.
The awards celebrate the achievements of the UK's leading and emerging writers, broadcasters, photographers and creators recognised for their varied cultural influences, culinary traditions, and storytelling.
An independent panel of expert judges, led by Angela Hartnett OBE, select the winners in 12 categories from work published or broadcast in the UK or Republic of Ireland between 1 January and 31 December 2025.
Categories:
- FOOD BOOK: For a non-recipe book about food, food culture, region or history
- DEBUT FOOD BOOK: For an author's first non-recipe book about food, food culture, region or history
- COOKERY BOOK: For a recipe-focused book about the preparation and cooking of food
- DEBUT COOKERY BOOK: For an author's first book on any aspect of food or cookery
- DRINK BOOK: For a book about drink, drink culture, region or history
- DEBUT DRINK BOOK: For an author's first book about drink, drink culture, region or history
- FOOD WRITER: For writing on any aspect of food in any media
- DRINK WRITER: For writing on any aspect of drink in any media
- COOKERY WRITER: For original recipe-led writing about the preparation and cooking of food in any media
- RESTAURANT WRITER: For restaurant reviews in any media
- PHOTOGRAPHER: For images of food and drink published in any media
- PROGRAMME: For a programme on food or drink, broadcast on any medium
- AUDIO: For a radio programme or podcast on food and drink
The entry deadline for the awards is 28 January 2026. The shortlist will be announced on 8 April, and the winners will be revealed at The Royal Exchange in London on Thursday 30 April 2026.
For more information and to enter the awards, visit fortnumandmason.com.