Food and Culture Awards 2025: Tasting Tables
Meet the producers and businesses behind the stands
We had a fabulous array of food and drink for our guests to try. Find out more about what they offer…
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Bone Idyll
Known for its excellent small batch gins and rums and fantastic cocktails, this Kingston-based distillery and bar invites visitors in to try their products and learn about their distilling methods.
Harvey’s Bakehouse
At Harvey’s, the moment you lay eyes on their collection of baked goods, it’s clear you’re in for something special. Their selection is irresistible, with everything from sweet fruit breads, cookies, and cakes to savoury delights such as cheese twists.
Nikki’s Kitchen
Nikki’s Kitchen supplied our delicious canapés, which are made with simple natural ingredients and seasonal produce.
Octagreen
Octagreen offers an irresistible selection of food bowls that are as nutritious as they are delicious. Their signature bowls feature tender chicken, giant couscous, and fresh salads, all drizzled with a unique dressing that adds the perfect balance of flavour while maintaining a healthy edge. The menu caters to every dietary preference, offering vegan, vegetarian, and halal meat options, along with gluten-free choices.
Hampton Court Gin
Hampton Court Gin offers exquisite luxury spirits, each with a captivating story tied to historical events. Its range includes The Six Wives, a gin inspired by the legendary wives of King Henry VIII. This meticulously crafted spirit is distilled 22 times, and is infused with the likes of English thyme and orange.
Salwa London Bakery
Salwa London is a bakery blending Lebanese heritage with modern London flair, offering artisan pastries, seasonal savouries, and elegant catering rooted in warmth and authenticity. From shawarma spiced chicken wraps, packed with bold and aromatic flavours, to their creatively designed cakes and Levantine pastries, Salwa perfectly captures the best of both worlds.
Vessa Ai
Vessa Ai is set to revolutionise the way you dine out, with a ground-breaking concept that offers a personal AI-powered booking assistant. Vessa effortlessly takes care of booking, sourcing the best spots, and scheduling your reservations.
Fantail Rum
Inspired by Lucy Lane’s travels to New Zealand, Fantail Rum is more than just a premium spirit, it’s a passion project driven by purpose. Born from a desire to create the finest, smoothest rum, Fantail Rum uses only the highest quality ingredients, resulting in an exceptional taste. With a deep respect for nature, Fantail Rum donates 5% of its profits to wildlife charities, actively supporting conservation efforts. It’s a rum that not only delights the senses but also gives back.
