SEVERAL businesses from Flintshire and Wrexham have been shortlisted for a prize at the coveted 2024 Food Awards Wales finals.

The competition showcases the best restaurants, takeaways, pubs, hotel restaurants, cafes and bistros, as well as those who help us explore new flavours and cuisines from different cultures.

The seventh annual finals are set to take place in Cardiff in the summer, where top professionals will come together to celebrate their achievements and make lasting business connections.

The Flintshire businesses who have made it to the final are: 

  • On The Corner Café (Caerwys) - Cafe/Bistro of the Year (North)
  • Crown Inn (Trelawnyd) - Gastro Pub of the Year (North)
  • The White Bear (Mancot) - Gastro Pub of the Year (North)
  • Green Peas & Love Pop Up Shop (Connahs Quay) - Caterer of the Year
  • Up A Yard Jamaican Cuisine (Holywell) - Best World Cuisine
  • Deadwood Smokehouse (Mold) - Best World Cuisine
  • Just Steak (Mold) - Steak Restaurant of the Year
  • Hungry Cow (Mold) - Best Burger Restaurant
  • Asia Sensation (Mold) - Best Asian Food Establishment
  • Cravin’ (Mold) - Dessert Outlet of the Year
  • Cravin’ (Mold) - Retail Bakery of the Year

Cravin', run by Luke and Jamie-Lee Anderson, finished as a runner-up and was commended in last year's event.

Located in the Daniel Owen precinct, it has proved a hit amongst residents with its selections of cakes and treats since forming in 2019. 

Looking ahead to this year's finals, Jamie-Lee said: "We are so overwhelmed to have been nominated again this year, after receiving the Highly Commended Award for Dessert Outlet of the Year last year.

"We hope we can do Mold/Flintshire proud and bring the trophy home this year. If it wasn't for our loyal customer base, we wouldn't be where we are today so we are eternally grateful to our Cravers."

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The Wrexham establishments nominated are:

  • Lisbon Tapas (Wrexham) - Best Mediterranean Establishment
  • Harvest Vegetarian Kitchen (Wrexham) - Best Vegetarian Establishment

A spokesperson for The 7th Food Awards Wales said: “It’s an honour for us to highlight the top food establishments and businesses that have stood out amongst the rest in the Welsh food industry

"This year’s finalists reflect the resilience and creativity of countless chefs, producers, employees and managers who are always ensuring that locals and visitors eat well.

"We want to congratulate all of our finalists on their accomplishments and wish them the best of luck.”