No fewer than five new products especially designed by Greencore chefs have been shortlisted for the finals of the Café Life Awards.
These awards aim to recognise excellence and encourage innovation in the UK café and coffee bar sector.
The final will take place on Thursday 24 September and celebrity chef and café entrepreneur Aldo Zilli will be the head judge along with a panel of industry experts.
The full line-up for the live final is:
Menumaster Toasted Sandwich Category
Barny Luxmoore from The Mock Turtle(Jabberwocky Streetfood) Leamington Spa. He has two entries, The Manwich and The Scotch Egg Toastie
Emma Taylor from Greencore Food to Go – Manton Wood with her Korean Pulled Pork
Kate Price-Whittle The Cooking Company Redditch – Worcestershire with her Ultimate Banana Split
And her sister Rachel Price-Whittle The Cooking Company Redditch – Worcestershire Steak & Asparagus Chimichurri Melt
Simon Chiremba from Greencore Food to Go – Northampton with his Umami Braised Beef Brisket
New York Style Bagel Category
Dom Salter from The Sandwich Box Cheltenham with Hi Pulled Long Cooked Brisket
Simon Chiremba from Greencore Food to Go – Northampton The Ultimate ‘Double BLTA’
Stephen Freeman from Amadeus Foods Birmingham Sheikh Rattle & Roll
Susan Yarnell from A Great Little Place Southport Egyptian Grilled Chicken/Smoky and Spicy Mackerel Pate
Evening Culture Category
Dave Koller Wholesome of Café Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex with a Mojito Chicken
Emma Taylor of Greencore Food to Go – Manton Wood with Sushi Surprise
Rob Lawton from Greencore Food to Go – Northampton with a Tender Roasted Pork Loin Sandwich
Sue Price-Whittle The Cooking Company Redditch. Worcestershire Sticky Pomegranate Lamb flatbread
Tasha Rose Carmichael from The Cooking Company Redditch – Worcestershire and her Summer days Salmon