Three Fife food businesses shortlisted for awards

Three of the six Scottish businesses included in the prestigious line up are Fife businesses: Specialist Retailer of the Year: Balgove Larder, St Andrews; Gourmet Bolthole of the Year: The Peat Inn; Restaurant of The Year – Newcomer: Haar, St Andrews.

Fellow Scottish nominees include The Kitchin in Edinburgh, Edinburgh School of Food and Wine and Restaurant Andrew Fairlie in Auchterarder.

The Food and Travel Reader Awards were launched in 2011 to celebrate the world’s finest travel experiences. Unlike many other industry awards, the Reader Awards finalists have been nominated by the public.

Founder of Balgove Larder, Will Docker said: “Following a challenging year for so many hospitality and tourism businesses, it is so heartening to see Fife represented and be part of the global travel and food story. I’m delighted that Balgove Larder is named as a finalist but we also work with a number of local businesses who supply our café, farm shop and Steak Barn and it’s a testament to the skill and passion of every team member involved.”

People can vote at – foodandtravel.com/member.