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This is what some of our former winners have said:
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"Winning Sussex Butcher of the Year gave us very good publicity locally through self advertisement, new customers came into the shop because they heard we were winners, it was great recognition for the co-operative workers, Barry Western, our butcher and all the shop staff, recognition that you’re doing the right thing and what the co-operative movement represents, how it links people to food.” - Raphael Rivera, Tablehurst Farm, Forest Row
"When our name was announced we were overwhelmed, particularly as we were up against some really worthy opponents. It gave our business more credibility, knowing that we’re seen not just as a little producer, but the public voting for you as the best ice cream in Sussex. We’re supplying more than ever before, it’s raised our profile through media coverage, we now have more customers and more flavours taken by existing customers who are willing to take new flavours because of the Sussex Food Producer of the Year award and the association of working with a winner" - Caroline Spiby, Caroline's Dairy, Sidlesham
“Winning the 2010/11 Sussex Food & Drink Award for Best Eating Experience was the perfect start to 2011, while the awards evening is something I’ll never forget.Sussex is uniquely fortunate to have such passionate, committed suppliers who repeatedly present incredible produce for some of the very best local restaurants anywhere in the UK. For that reason, winning Sussex Food & Drink Award’s Best Eating Experience is something for which The Curlew is incredibly proud.” - Mark Colley, The Curlew, Bodiam
"Winning the award was very humbling for us given the great brewers we have as neighbours in the County. Since winning Sussex Drink Producer of the Year, lots of customers have mentioned it and some new ones have been in touch - we're all very proud." - James Cuthbertson, Dark Star Brewery, Partridge Green
"Winning Sussex Food/Farm Shop of the Year two years running is a tremendous honour for both myself and my staff who have loyally worked alongside me developing Cheese Please into what it is today, and in fact is still developing into exciting new fields.
"Initially the response from customers was one of delight and support, but as for new business that took a while to develop. We are now seeing the rewards of the advertising and events that were developed as a result of winning the first time. Trade has improved in what is a tough retail environment, but positive results prevail." - Fiona Kay, Cheese Please, Lewes
Hints and Tips
Encourage your customers to vote for you – that’s what last year’s winners did and they won! Producers are asking their customers to vote for them as you read this. Don’t be shy - shout about your great local product or service.
Send details of the awards to all the customers you have email addresses for encouraging them to vote for you on www.sussexfoodawards.biz
Send a voting form to all of your customers for which you have a postal address, encouraging them to vote for you.
Write to your local media telling them what a great product or business you have and ask readers to vote for you – traceability, food miles and supporting your local economy are hot topics right now.
Put a pile of voting forms on clipboards with pens at an easy place for customers to fill them in.
Give your customers a ‘vote for me’ business card or postcard, which will stand out by your till or on your service tables and encourage them to vote online.
You can receive voting forms, business cards and postcards from the awards office: Tel: 01273 857242 or e-mail us. Alternatively voting forms are available from:
Mid Sussex - Hilary Knight of the Sussex Food & Drink Network, e-mail sussexfoodanddrink@gmail.com
East Sussex - Tony Meredith of Natural Farms, e-mail tony@naturalfarms.co.uk
Horsham area - Chris Baister at Horsham District Council, e-mail chris.baister@horsham.gov.uk
Chichester area - Clive Beddall, e-mail sandra@naturalpr.biz
West Sussex - Jason Burt at Farmhouse Cookery, e-mail jason@farmhousecookery.co.uk
Hailsham area - Elaine at South East Marts, Hailsham
Ask your outlets to encourage their customers to vote for your product.
Let the awards office know about any interesting local food stories and we may be able to promote them for you. Call Sandra Murphy on Tel: 01273 857242.
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