21 fantastic pictures from the YEP Oliver Awards 2026 crowning the best food and drinks businesses in Leeds

Hosted at New Dock Hall, the ceremony celebrated the very best in food and drink across Leeds.

From crowning The Empire Cafe as Leeds’ Best Restaurant to recognising the outstanding achievement of Chris Hall, the Oliver Awards exists to recognise the tremendous talent and hard work within the city’s culinary scene.

Here are 21 of the best pictures from the evening taken by photographer Allan McKenzie.