Hundreds of guests attended the glitzy ceremony at New Dock Hall last night, celebrating 15 years since we launched our Leeds food and drink awards.
Since the very first Oliver Awards ceremony in 2009, hundreds of businesses have been crowned with a coveted award - propelling some into the spotlight and recognising others for their long-serving dedication to the city’s food and drink industry.
Our panel of judges had the tough job of whittling this year's entries down to a shortlist, with the winners across 17 categories crowned last night, including the new Judges' Choice Award.
The ceremony was hosted by award-winning radio presenter Rich Williams and guests enjoyed a three-course menu designed by the 2023 Chef of the Year Craig Rogan. Thanks to our event sponsors ReFood UK, Chef Works, Fearns at Leeds Dock, Aphasia Support, the Royal Armouries, the Leeds Hotels and Venues Association and Dish Hospitality Recruitment.
Here is every Leeds business to have won an Oliver Award 2024.
7. Best Speciality - byMölly
Finalists: Forde; Kino - Pastry Club; Pudding Lab; The Cheesy Living Co; The Oxford Place | Bruce Rollinson/National World Photo: Bruce Rollinson/National World
8. Best Brunch - Cafe Deli Margaux
Finalists: Bricklebank's Cafe & Bar; Bottomless Drag Brunch, Bar Fibre; Fleur Restaurant and Bar; Flight Club Leeds; Munch Cafe | Simon Hulme/National World
9. Best Pub or Brewery - Horsforth Brewery & Taproom
Finalists: Granville's Beer and Gin House; Northern Monk; The Meanwood Tavern; The Scarborough Hotel; The Thornhill | National World Photo: National World
10. Best World Restaurant - Dastaan Leeds
Finalists: Aarti; De Baga; Hana Matsuri; Stuzzi Leeds; Tharavadu | Bruce Rollinson/National World Photo: Bruce Rollinson/National World
11. Best Customer Service - Chef Jono at V&V
Finalists: Farrands; Fazenda Rodizio Bar and Grill; Gaucho Leeds; Munch Cafe; The Butlers of Oulton Hall - Robbie Smith and Youssef Boulale | Jonathan Gawthorpe/National World Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe/National World
12. Best Hotel Restaurant - The Grill at Dakota Leeds
Finalists: Calverley Grill, Oulton Hall; Gino D'Acampo, Marriott Hotel Leeds; Ma-He Coastal Indian, Ibis Styles; Malmaison Bar and Grill; Thorpe Park Hotel | James Hardisty/National World Photo: James Hardisty/National World