The UK Guild of Food Writers Awards 2017

The annual Awards ceremony, held on Thursday 22 June, 2017 celebrated the best of British food writing and broadcasting. 

The Awards are one of the highest accolades in food media and are organised by the membership organisation for professionals in the sector. Judged by members, the 14 awards celebrate the very best in professional food writing, broadcasting and publishing. 

Over 300 leading food writers, journalists and guests came together last to celebrate their achievements. Guild President, Xanthe Clay, who presented the Awards, said “We live in uncertain times, but food remains the great unifier. Good food writing and broadcasting communicates the sheer joy of cooking and eating, but also educates and, crucially, extends our understanding of other cultures. Our winners and shortlistees all enthral, educate and enlighten in equal measure.” 

View previous years’ award winners: 2016,  2015,  2014


Lifetime Achievement Award

First Book Award

The Allotment Cookbook by Pete Lawrence

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Cookery Book Award

Land of Fish and Rice by Fuchsia Dunlop

Food Book of the Year Award

The Ethical Carnivore by Louise Gray

Cookery Writing Award

Rachel Roddy for work published in The Guardian

Food Writing Award

Rachel Roddy for work published in The Guardian

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British Food Writing Award

The British Table by Colman Andrews

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Food and Travel Writing Award

Samarkand by Caroline Eden & Eleanor Ford

Campaigning and Investigative Food Work Award

The Ethical Carnivore by Louise Gray

Food Broadcast Award

The Food Programme: Food Stories from Syria 2 presented and produced by Dan Saladino (BBC Radio 4)

Food Blog Award

The Little Library Cafe by Kate Young

Food Magazine or Section Award

delicious. magazine

Inspiration Award

91 Ways and Kalpna Wolf

Restaurant Writing Award

Marina O’Loughlin for work published in The Guardian Weekend magazine