Finalists – entry categories

Producer of the Year

Kelly Turkeys, Bicknacre
Caprilatte Ice Cream Company, Colchester
Foxes Farm Produce, Colchester

Young Chef of the Year

Alexander Benham, Great Baddow School
Molly Harris, The Sandon School, Chelmsford
Lucy Marie Jarvis, The King John School, Benfleet

Chef of the Future

Richard Clifford, Great Baddow School
Luke Johns, Great Baddow School
Monique Clarke, St Edwards, Romford
Jack Coventry (Jack has withdrawn from the competition), Shenfield High School

Chef of the Year

Chris Jagger, Reeves Restaurant, Felsted
Dan Watkins, Crofters Brasserie, Witham
Paul Wendholt, Ivy Hill Hotel, Margaretting
Christopher Prichard, Mistley Thorn Hotel, Mistley

The Exciting Wine Award

The Fat Goose, Tendring
White Hart, Great Yeldham
Marygreen Manor, Brentwood