The pie offered great taste with a good crunchy pastry, along with great value. Judges commented that it was visually pleasing and will look great as a presentation pie.

Judges praised this product as a good innovation for Christmas with impressive delivery. Flavour choices are very smart. They were also really impressed that they’re microwaveable when the oven is always so full at Christmas!

“Very rich dark chocolate melted to perfection” “Fantastic quality, blown away by the texture” A real hit with the panel

Judges praised this starter for its generous portion of fish and wonderful aroma from the smoked haddock. The lovely reusable dishes also added value.

The judges loved this smoked salmon – “Great texture and the gold leaf was something else -– what a great Christmas product”

The panel were impressed with the quality of meat commenting on the product being nice and moist, tender with great flavour. A great alternative to the traditional turkey.

Succulent, tender pork. Excellent crispy, flavoursome crackling. The judges were very impressed with the size of joint and excellent value for money.

This product won for its great flavour and moistness of the gammon. The good appearance and subtlety of the honey added to the high-quality taste.

Gorgeous zesty, fruity stuffing. Tasty duck, good flavour and texture. Good product, well delivered!

Tasty and succulent, with good texture and flavour. “It’s different and it appeals”, commented one judge. Naturally flavoursome, the skin is delicious, and the meat is lean and full.

This is a well-presented product with nice chunks of lobster tail. Delicious taste and texture at a fabulous price point.

Looks attractive with thick and crispy pastry. Pleasant flavour with a distinctive hit of cranberry and would work well with other Christmas trimmings. Judges also praised the price point.

“Good bite to it, very tasty – I’d buy it!” praised one judge. Moist and flavoursome inside with melting cheese makes it more indulgent for Christmas. A delicious vegetarian centrepiece that really impressed the panel.

The good texture, nice strong truffle flavour and succulent sausage won the panel over. They commented it feels and tastes special and that there is a good amount of bacon.

Really nice flavour with good crisp, browns well, fluffy inside. “Great texture and golden appearance; fantastic value for money!” praised one of judges.

Great visual product that delivers on taste and texture. Overall good accompaniment to Christmas dinner that brings a bit of theatre to the table.

“This is a wow factor!” Praise indeed from the panel. Good texture and consistency with flavours that really worked well together made this a winner

Subtle turkey flavour, not too salty, and great for convenience and storage. Lots of Christmas flavours coming through to the delight of the judges.

Lovely concept and mirror glaze is a really nice touch. Beautiful chocolate houses on the outside add a nice crunch. Flavours are nicely balanced, showstopping centrepiece for Christmas and good price for the quality.

Simple but clever and the flavours really delivered. Judges were very impressed with texture of the crumble and oat to filling ratio. The price is very good, flavours buttery and crisp. Delicious.

“Lovely textures, what a new and different idea” stated one of the panel. The outside presentation looks exciting and the taste did not disappoint. A good theatrical element and an innovative product.

This beautiful orange flavoured sponge is layered with rich chocolate orange flavoured frosting, and topped with tangy orange flavoured jelly and chocolate ganache.  The judges loved the soft and airy sponge, and the indulgent feeling of the cake.

“Looks so pretty!” A really innovative and cute product that feels very indulgent. Thick and rich, a great vegan product.

The judges were impressed with the depth of the trifle, and the amount of filling. They commented on the creamy, smooth custard layer and the fruity base.

The panel were very impressed at the complexity of flavour, the gold dusting adding to the luxury image at Christmas. All the judges felt you could serve the sponge to the whole family without anyone knowing it was gluten free.

This cake is packed full of fruit, with nice marzipan flavour coming through. The judges liked the decoration, the pattern and the glitter in the icing, praising the value for money.

Beautiful presentation, a real table centrepiece. The product has a rich pudding base with whole nuts and Christmas spice coming through. This feels and looks like an indulgent and luxurious Christmas pudding and also delivers too whilst providing very good value for money.

Gorgeous festive pack. Light and fluffy in texture, buttery with an orangey sweetness. Good quality and lovely taste.

These mince pies delivered both on taste and appearance. Crumbly butter pastry with a lovely sweet and generous filling. Judges praised the very pretty design on the top as well as the great packaging which they felt was very Christmassy.

A very innovative product, the judges felt it tasted homemade. Lovely and crumbly and good value for money. The chocolate pastry is definitely a talking point.

The judges were impressed with the amount of filling, as well as the aroma and the sweetness. Some of the panel commented that ‘you would not know it was gluten free.’ The fruit flavour is excellent and the product is good value.

A very festive flavour, the judges could taste the rum and spices. This product would work with a wide range of Christmas desserts.

This spread has a rich, good caramel flavour and the salt comes through. This product sparked suggestions of many different uses, drizzled on desserts or over ice cream, a wonderfully indulgent festive treat.

The judges felt this was an excellent example of a vintage cheddar. They remarked on the texture, noting it was crumbly and whilst zingy on the tongue, it doesn’t linger.

Rich, creamy, indulgent, a perfect flavour combo that you just want to keep eating. Easy to eat, extremely more-ish. Ideal comfort food for Christmas or Boxing Day… a product with huge potential. “Love, Love, Love this!” exclaimed one of the judging panel.

A great all-round cheeseboard, with something there for everyone. The judges felt each cheese was a good example of its type, that the cheeses worked well together – and at great value!

The packaging, presentation and wow factor of this product seriously impressed the judges. They were blown away by the value for money, the amazing variety of the chocolates and the luxurious, premium look.

The judges were impressed with the quality and flavour profile of the chocolates, considering the Free From, vegan nature of the product, and were delighted that people with dietary requirements can also enjoy a delicious advent calendar.

This is an innovative product, lovely presentation with a simple and clear label. The judges liked the amount of cherries, and the crunch from the hazelnuts and almonds. The nougat has a lovely provenance story, and offers great value.

The judges were worried they would open these crisps and eat the whole bag! They commented on the subtle truffle flavour, well balanced with the steak – a must for truffle lovers and great value at £1.

At £4.99 the judges couldn’t believe the value for money of these biscuits. A great interactive activity for the family at Christmas, and the biscuits themselves had good hints of cinnamon and ginger.

The attention to detail on the Santa really impressed the judges, and they loved the fun novelty factor. A great stocking filler for children and adults!

The cheddar comes through and the biscuit itself is nice and crunchy, with a good flavour profile. A good addition to a buffet table and good value for money.

Beautiful flavours that stand out, and the butter comes through with the caramel. A great bite and first taste with a nice mix of ingredients with chewy caramel and shards of nuts. A lovely indulgent Christmas treat.