Marketing Derby Food and Drink Awards
The annual Marketing Derby Food and Drink Awards aim to recognise, reward and celebrate Derby’s best food and drink businesses.
Back for 2026 the Marketing Derby Food & Drink Awards dates will be announced soon. So keep an eye on this page!
The Marketing Derby Food and Drink Awards will turn 18 this year and what better way to celebrate than at an exciting new location! Keep your eyes peeled to our socials to be the first to hear the big news.
2026 Categories
- Restaurant of the Year 2026
- Best Café
- Best Bar
- Best Pub
- Best Country Pub / Restaurant (outside of the city)
- Best Newcomer
- Best Overall Experience
- Best International
- Best Curry
- Marketing Derby ‘Innovation Award’
- Outstanding Achievement Award
2026 Competition Dates
• 3rd July – Public Nominations Open
• 31st July – Public Nominations Close
• 17th August – Finalists Announced (Mystery Judging Opens)
• 14th September – Mystery Judging Closes
• 12th October – Awards Ceremony
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Sponsorship
For full information on sponsorship, please get in touch with us by calling (01332) 201 860 or by emailing christopher.tebbs@marketingderby.co.uk.
“At Royal Crown Derby we have been crafting fine bone china tableware for over 270 years, meaning the Food and Drink sector is at the heart of what we do. We are extremely proud to continue to sponsor the Outstanding Achievement Award. In what has been an incredibly challenging time for the industry, it is fantastic to see the dedication and drive of local businesses excelling the standards of food and drink throughout the city.”
Royal Crown Derby, 2022 Oustanding Achievement Award Sponsor
Our 2026 sponsors








The Market Place
Over the years, we’ve been proud to support local businesses by showcasing their products in our marketplace. Should you wish to find out more please email info@marketingderby.co.uk.
Want to find out more about the awards?
Christopher Tebbs
Inward Investment Executive