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.
The 17th Marketing Derby Food & Drink Awards will take place on the 6th October at The Chocolate Factory.
On the 6th of October 2025, the Marketing Derby Food and Drink Awards will hold its 17th awards night at The Chocolate Factory on John Street in Derby City Centre. Public nominations open on the 27th June!
2025 Categories
- Restaurant of the Year 2025
- 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
Here’s a quick recap of 2024…
• 4,500+ nominations received
• 27 finalists selected
• 11 winners announced
• 300+ guests in attendance
• 1 massive after-party
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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 2025 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.
