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RF Awards

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If you’re a member of the hospitality industry contributing to the Isle of Wight being a phenomenal foodie destination, apply now! Whether you offer fine dining or a proper full English, maybe Sunday Roast is your speciality or fish and chips is your thing, this is the category for you. Pubs, cafés, restaurants, food trucks – anyone with an exceptional culinary offering for visitors to the Island is eligible to enter.

A few things to consider...

All businesses must apply in order to be considered for the public voting stage. Before entering your business into one of the following categories, please ensure you meet the criteria for each award below:

Best Pub

  • You must be open for business for the 2025/26 season
  • Your customer base should be a mix of local residents and visitors to the Island

Best Restaurant

  • You must be open for business for the 2025/26 season
  • Your customer base should be a mix of local residents and visitors to the Island
  • You must offer a restaurant experience

Best Cafe/Tearoom

  • You must be open for business for the 2025/26 season
  • Your customer base should be a mix of local residents and visitors to the Island 

Best Local Produce

  • You must be open for business for the 2025/26 season
  • Your customer base should be a mix of local residents and visitors to the Island
  • Your product should be produced and sold here on the Isle of Wight
  • You should stock a good range of local produce for local and visiting customers

Best Fish & Chips

  • You must be open for business for the 2025/26 season
  • Your customer base should be a mix of local residents and visitors to the Island
  • You must serve fish & chips as part of your main menu, inhouse or takeaway

Best Roast

  • You must be open for business for the 2025/26 season
  • Your customer base should be a mix of local residents and visitors to the Island
  • You must serve Sunday Lunch as part of your regular menu

Best Burger

  • You must be open for business for the 2025/26 season
  • Your customer base should be a mix of local residents and visitors to the Island

Each business can apply for a maximum of two awards.

Applications close on Sunday 30 March 2025

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