Taste of Kent Awards Ceremony 2026

Celebrate the best of Kent's food and drink scene

The Taste of Kent Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious food & drink awards in the South East, celebrating the county's finest producers, retailers and hospitality businesses.

For 2026, we're bringing the Awards Ceremony to a brand new venue - the GlassBox Theatre in Medway - for a night to remember:

• A Kent sparkling wine drinks reception to start the evening
• An Oscar-style awards ceremony celebrating this year's winners across 24 categories
• Post-awards networking, with bowl food made with Kent produce and prepared by the MidKent College catering students and team, plus a pay bar

Whether you're a finalist, a sponsor, a supporter of Kent's food and drink community, or simply want to enjoy a brilliant evening out, join us as we shine a spotlight on the people behind Kent's tastiest food and drink.

Dress code: Smart

Please note: photography and filming will be taking place throughout the event, and images/footage may be used in future Taste of Kent Awards promotional material.