Brakes recorded its best-ever performance at the Chefs’ Choice Awards receiving a record 16 accolades - 10 category wins and 6 highly rated, including the coveted title of 'Overall winner – Chefs’ Choice Product of the Year'.
Judged by chefs for chefs in their hundreds 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. 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 Brakes Small Dark Chocolate Tarts, which judges described as “a premium product with a luxurious feel that really delivered”.
The category award-winning products were as follows:
Condiments - Brakes Quinoa Houmous
Finished Desserts & Gateau - Brakes White Chocolate & Raspberry Cheesecake
Party & Buffet Food - Brakes Small Dark Chocolate Tarts
Prepared Dishes - Brakes Vegetarian Louisiana Burrito Filling
Poultry Products - Brakes Buttermilk Chicken Wings
Rice/Pasta/Grains - Brakes Beetroot & Goat Cheese Salad
Savoury Pies & Flans - Brakes Individual Mac n' 4 Cheese Quiche
Sweet & Savoury Sauces - Brakes Goan Paste
Sweet Cakes & Biscuits - La Boulangerie Raspberry & Matcha Battenberg
The following products were highly rated:
Cheese & Dairy Products - Burrata Bocconcini
Chilled Salads - Brakes Kimchi Rainbow Grain Salad
Condiments - Brakes Chilli Jam
Prepared Dishes - Brakes Sweet Potato, Spinach & Feta Lasagne
Potato - Brakes Coated Medium Skin-On Fries
Savoury Pies & Flans - Brakes Individual Emmental & Onion Quiche
‘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.’