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2023 Great Taste Awards

 

Sound the trumpets! Unfurl the banners! Pull that fiddly bit of string on the bottom of the party poppers! The judges have picked the winners of this year’s Great Taste Awards. And, once again, we’ve won a hatful.

24 COOK dishes have been recognised with a coveted golden star. Huge congratulations to everyone working at our kitchens in Kent and Somerset. It’s their dedication, teamwork and cooking skills that make all the difference.

Take a look below and shop our award winners!

Duck & Plum Paté

"This is rich, smooth, full of creamy duck flavours, and much enhanced by the spiced plums."

Great Taste Award Judge

Beef Stroganoff

"A lovely, creamy and boozy sauce with generous amounts of mushrooms and beef."

Great Taste Award Judge

Chicken, Pea & Bacon Risotto

"This sauce is rich with signs of creamy mascarpone. The chicken pieces are generous and flavourful."

Great Taste Award Judge

Meatballs in a Rustic Tomato Sauce

"Clearly handmade...the sauce is the real highlight."

Great Taste Award Judge

Chicken and Mushroom Lasagne

"It feels fresh and authentic."

Great Taste Award Judge

Keralan Prawn & Mango Curry

"The sauce is delicately spiced and there is a welcome sweetness from the mango."

Great Taste Award Judge

Roasted Vegetable Lasagne

"There is a good balance of sweetness, earthiness, creaminess and tang."

Great Taste Award Judge

Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Risotto

"The overall taste develops well, and the rice is very well cooked, using the right rice has given the finished dish balance - this risotto hasn't been rushed!"

Great Taste Award Judge

Award Winning Puddings

 

In the beginning, our puddings were made in an actual home kitchen in a suburban semi. These days, they emerge from a specially-built kitchen in Ilton, Somerset. What’s unchanged is that everything is done by hand. The rolling, icing, piping and dusting… It all confirms our strongest-held belief: that nothing beats food made by people with love and care. After a mouthful of one of our award-winning creations, we’re confident you’ll agree.

Cherry Bakewell Pudding

"A delicious sponge cake with a great balance of sweet and sour flavours."

Great Taste Award Judge

Chocolate and Raspberry Roulade

"A moist and airy sponge, with a pleasing thickness and a good sponge-to-filling ratio."

Great Taste Award Judge

Apricot & Orange Almond Torte

"The pudding is truly scrumptious and moreish."

Great Taste Award Judge

Lemon Cheesecake

"A beautiful balancing act we really couldn't fault."

Great Taste Award Judge

Bramley Apple & Blackberry Crumble

"The apple and blackberry are brightly fruity and juicy, nicely tart and delightfully tender, too."

Great Taste Award Judge

Hot Chocolate Pudding

"There is no need to make a fondant when you can buy one as good as this."

Great Taste Award Judge

Summer Pudding

"What a giant showstopper!!! This is packed to the hilt with berries and with almost illegal levels of juiciness."

Great Taste Award Judge

Raspberry Pavlova

"The meringue held a gentle crunch that was very pleasing and we felt that we would be proud to serve this at a family lunch."

Great Taste Award Judge

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