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12:00 AM 19th August 2025
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Hawkshead Relish Has Four Products Shortlisted In National Food Awards

GBF Shortlist
GBF Shortlist
The team at Hawkshead Relish are celebrating having four products shortlisted in the prestigious Great British Food Awards 2025. The shortlist, announced on Monday, 11th August, comes just weeks after the company also collected three Great Taste Awards for 2025.

The Great British Food Awards recognise the very best of UK food and drink and are judged by leading chefs, critics and industry experts.

Hawkshead Relish’s shortlisted products for 2025 include:
Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream Sauce (Sweet Preserves Category) – A vibrant, sweet and sour sauce, perfect for drizzling over ice cream and desserts.

Lemon Drizzle Sauce (Sweet Preserves Category) – A tangy and sweet sauce for drizzling over cakes and desserts.

Kimchi Ketchup (Table Sauce Condiments Category) – Launched in 2025, this punchy ketchup gives all the flavour of kimchi without being fermented. Also awarded a 1* Great Taste Award in 2025 from the Guild of Fine Food.

Brinjal Aubergine Pickle (Condiments Category) – A spiced aubergine pickle with a warming kick, delicious with curry, fish or cheese on toast. Also awarded a 1* Great Taste Award in 2025 from the Guild of Fine Food.


We are thrilled to have four of our products shortlisted in the prestigious Great British Food Awards. It’s a real testament to the dedication, creativity and passion of our team. Being recognised on a national stage alongside some of Britain’s finest food producers is an honour we’re immensely proud of.
Maria Whitehead MBE, co-founder of Hawkshead Relish


The winners of each category will be announced on the 27th October 2025. Until then, you can find these award-winning products in the Hawkshead Relish Shop, in selected retailers nationwide and online at www.hawksheadrelish.com.

All four products will also be available at Hawkshead Agricultural Show, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary on Tuesday, 19th August 2025.