VEGETARIAN
SOCIETY ANNOUNCES AWARDS FINALISTS
October 2002 Building on last
year’s success the Vegetarian Society is holding it’s second
Award Ceremony on 7 November 2002. This prestigious event aims to promote
best practice among caterers and manufacturers and highlight the importance
of integrity within the vegetarian marketplace. This year the Awards
will
be presented during a fundraising Gala Ball at the world famous Waldorf
Hotel, hosted by television presenter Catherine York.
Nominations for each
of the fourteen award categories were proposed by members of the Vegetarian
Society. The short listed companies and products are those who received
the most nominations, reflecting the perception and preferences of
the
vegetarian consumer. To assist Christine Walker, manager of the Cordon
Vert School of Cookery in the difficult process of selecting the winners
the Society is delighted to welcome three special guest judges: Richard
Cawley, the flamboyant TV chef (known for his adventurous vegetarian
cookery
on Ready Steady Cook and Can’t Cook, Won’t Cook), actress and
musician Hazel O’Connor as well as the vegetarian Mrs Beeton of our
time, Rose Elliot MBE, who recently became the Vegetarian Society’s
newest patron.
...and the finalists
are:
Best Pub or Café: FRESH-organic café (London), The George (Brighton), Rainbow Vegetarian
Café (Cambridge), V1 vegetarian fast food (Nottingham)
Best Guesthouse, B&B or Hotel: Country House Montali (Italy),
The Greenhouse (Edinburgh), No.3 (Chesterfield)
Best Restaurant: Banns (Edinburgh), Terre á Terre (Brighton),
Riverside Vegetarian Restaurant (Kingston upon Thames)
Best Independent Retailer in association with VerteseTM your
GELATIN FREE choice : Fresh & Wild (London), Unicorn Grocery (Manchester),
Veganstore (online)
Best Supermarket in association with Cranks: Sainsbury’s,
Tesco, Waitrose
Best Dessert: Swedish Glace, Tofutti Rock ‘n’ Roll,
Tokyo Passionfruit Jelly
Best Confectionery: Booja Booja Chocolates, Sesame Snaps, Vege
Bears
Best Beverage: Golden Promise, Pete & Johnny’s Smoothies,
Purdeys
Best New Food Product: Goodlife Falafels, Redwoods Fish Style Fingers,
Tokyo Raspberry Jelly
Best New Vegan Product: Redwoods Feta Style Cheezly, Redwoods Fish
Style Fingers, Vege Bears
Best Non-food Product: LUSH Bath Bombs, Vegetarian Shoes Ltd,
Natural Eco-Trading’s Earth Friendly range.
Travel Award: Vegetarian Guides Ltd, Vegetarian Visitor, Virgin
Atlantic
There will also be
two special awards : The Achievement Award for individual contribution
and commitment to vegetarianism and the award for Best Vegetarian Cookery
Writer.
The Vegetarian Society
looks forward to hosting this star studded event which begins with a
drinks reception at 7pm in The Waldorf’s Adelphi Suite, followed
by a fantastic four-course meal-entirely vegetarian of course. The
Award Presentation
Ceremony will then take place before guests and nominees let their hair
down and celebrate to superb live music in the Palm Court ballroom.
Tickets for this
exciting event cost £120 each or £1000 for a table of ten.
For a booking form or further information please call the Society on
0161
925 2000 or visit www.vegsoc.org/awards
The Vegetarian Society
is the oldest vegetarian organisation in the world. It offers an independent
voice to promote and provide information on vegetarianism.
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Notes to editors
For more information
please contact the Press Office.
Kerry: 0161 925 2012, kerry@vegsoc.org
Liz: 0161 925 2013, liz@vegsoc.org
For more information
about the Vegetarian Society Awards please contact Vegetarian Society
Events Office. Matt: 0161 925 2030, matt@vegsoc.org
Outside office hours
The Vegetarian Society Press Office can be contacted on
07973 108 167 or 07973 108 165
Alternatively visit the website for lots more information at www.vegsoc.org
The Cordon Vert Cookery
School based in Altrincham, Cheshire has an unrivalled reputation for
imaginative and innovative vegetarian cuisine, drawing inspiration from
both traditional tastes and global cuisine to create a range of menus
that leave no palate unsatisfied. Courses at all levels run throughout
the year and are taught by our team of highly qualified and enthusiastic
tutors. A relaxed, friendly approach ensures an atmosphere in which talent
and creativity are positively encouraged.
For more press information on the Cordon Vert School, please call Kerry
or Liz or visit www.vegsoc.org/cordonvert
The Vegetarian Society
defines a vegetarian as a person who eats no meat, poultry, game,fish,shellfish
or crustacea. Vegetarians also avoid the by-products of slaughter such
as gelatine or animal rennet in cheese. The society only approves products
containing eggs when they are free range.
Date for your diary: National
Vegetarian Week 2003 is planned for 19th-25th May.
Press Officer press@vegsoc.org
For the latest Vegetarian Society press releases visit www.vegsoc.org
The Vegetarian Society
Direct line - 0161 925 2012
Fax 0161 926 9182
Registered Charity: 259358
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