Bucks &amp; Oxon

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Buckle up for Bucks &amp; Oxon’s gastronomic greats. The Great Taste Awards 2024 has dished out its stars to the UK’s best food and drink producers and our brilliant local indies have done us proud.&nbsp;



Run by The Guild of Fine Foods, a panel of judges (all wearing their roomiest pants) scoff and quaff their way through hundreds of thousands of entries. Each one is blind tasted by chefs, cooks, buyers, retailers, restaurateurs, food critics and writers who are looking a party of flavours, texture and aroma. Not fancy packaging. They then award the few one, two or three stars.



So what do the stars mean?&nbsp;Three stars = exquisite. Extraordinarily tasty foods that you won’t want to leave the shop without buying.&nbsp;Two stars = outstanding. Above and beyond delicious.&nbsp;One star = Simply delicious. A food that delivers fantastic flavour.



Without further ado, let’s get stuck in…



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-three-stars">THREE STARS</h2>



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<a href="https://lesterrechocolate.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">L&#8217;Esterre Chocolate</a>, Banbury &#8211; Grenada Fine Dark Chocolate Buttons.



<a href="https://saltpigcuring.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SaltPig Curing Company</a>, Chipping Norton &#8211; Smoked Whipped Lardo.



<a href="https://finooliveoil.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fino</a>, Oxford &#8211; White Balsamic (Blanco).



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">TWO STARS</h2>



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<a href="https://womersleyfoods.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Womersley Foods</a>, Harwell &#8211; Blackcurrant &amp; Rosemary Fruit and Herb Vinegar, Cherry Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, Raspberry and Apache Chilli Fruit and Herb Vinegar, Raspberry Fruit Vinegar, and Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil.



<a href="https://pavilionfoods.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pavilion Foods</a>, Henley &#8211; British Strawberry Preserve with Hundred Hills. Sparkling Wine.



<a href="https://delicioso.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Delicioso</a>, Wallingford &#8211; Caviaroli Green Olive Dressing with Piparra Chilli.



<a href="https://rhamaronline.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RH Amar</a>, High Wycombe &#8211; Classic Pastas, Organic Double Concentrate Tomato Puree, and Gherkin Relish (Mustard).



<a href="https://snowflakegelato.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Snowflake Gelato</a>, Iver &#8211; Coffee and Mascarpone Gelato, and Hibiscus Flower and Pear Sorbetto.



<a href="https://saltpigcuring.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SaltPig Curing Company</a>, Chipping Norton &#8211; Cotswold Chorizo, SaltPig Sobrasada, Spiced Loin, and Garlic and Pepper Salami.



<a href="https://cafedelapost.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Café de la Post</a>, Chipping Norton &#8211; Evenlode Gin.



<a href="https://silverscalefish.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Silverscale Fish</a>, Burford &#8211; Gravadlax Arctic Char.



<a href="https://www.laceysfamilyfarm.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Laceys Family Farm</a>, High Wycombe, Double Cream, Whole Milk, Sirloin Steak, and Topside Beef Roasting Joint.



<a href="https://threecountiesspiritsco.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Three Counties Spirits Co</a>, Milton Keynes &#8211; Landlocked Pineapple Rum.



<a href="https://twospoons.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Two Spoons Tea</a>, Chesham &#8211; Peppermint Tea.



<a href="https://www.gelatohenley.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gelato Henley,</a> Henley &#8211; Pistachio Gelato.



<a href="https://www.haynesgourmet.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Haynes Gourmet</a>, Marlow &#8211; Red Candied Jalapenos.



<a href="https://www.wycombechefstable.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wycombe Chef&#8217;s Table</a>, High Wycombe &#8211; Shichimi Togarashi Japanese 7 Spice, and Za&#8217;atar Middle Eastern Herb Mix.



<a href="https://spicybear.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spicy Bear Meat Rubs</a>, Chesham &#8211; Spicy Bear Meat Rubs, Aztec Fire.



<a href="https://abingdondistillery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Abingdon Distillery</a>, Abingdon &#8211; Wild Oxen Pure White Rum.



<a href="https://www.nettlebedcreamery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nettlebed Creamery</a>, Henley &#8211; Witheridge in Hay.



<a href="https://wortonkitchengarden.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Worton Organics</a>, Witney &#8211; Worton Apple Juice &#8211; Golden Noble.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ONE STAR</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="669" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/0ff33265-8cff-4205-8ef2-0026674c19ca.jpg" alt="Hygge Confectionery, Aylesbury" class="wp-image-168383" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/0ff33265-8cff-4205-8ef2-0026674c19ca.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/0ff33265-8cff-4205-8ef2-0026674c19ca-800x535.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/0ff33265-8cff-4205-8ef2-0026674c19ca-400x268.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Hygge Confectionery, Aylesbury</figcaption></figure>



<a href="https://rhamaronline.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RH Amar</a>, High Wycombe &#8211; 100% Smunchy Peanut Butter, Double Concentrate Tomato Purée, Gourmet Selection Gherkins with Herbs, and Dark Roast Smunchy Peanut Butter, La Drogheria BBQ Steak and Burger Seasoning, La Drogheria Black Peppercorns, Mezzi Rigatoni, Saffron.



<a href="https://lesterrechocolate.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">L&#8217;Esterre Chocolate</a>, Banbury &#8211; 70% L&#8217;Esterre Grenada Fine Dark Chocolate Buttons.



<a href="https://abingdondistillery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Abingdon Distillery</a>, Abingdon &#8211; Abingdon Sloe Gin, Wild Oxen Spiced Rum, and Abingdon London Sloe Gin.



<a href="https://honeyhills.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Honey Hills</a>, Henley &#8211; Acacia and Orchard Blossom Honey, Acacia Hawthorn, and Maple Blossom Honey, Forest and Wild Raspberry Honey, Forest Tree Liquor and Wildflower Honey, and Artisanal Premium Pure Organic Honey Vinegar, Wild Cherry Blossom&nbsp;Honey, Wild Mountain Acacia Honey, Wild Thistle Blossom&nbsp;Honey.



<a href="https://delicioso.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Delicioso</a>, Wallingford &#8211; Azada Oyrganic White Truffle Olive Oil, Caviaroli Green Olive Dressing with Chipotle Chilli, and Azada Organic Basil Olive Oil.



<a href="https://chilternbrewery.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Chiltern Brewery</a>, Aylesbury &#8211; Beechwood Best Bitter, and Bodgers Barley Wine.



<a href="https://www.bossiesbiltong.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bossie&#8217;s Biltong</a>, Farnham Royal &#8211; Black Pepper Olive Fed Wagyu Beef Biltong, and Carolina Reaper Beef Biltong.



<a href="https://twospoons.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Two Spoons Tea</a>, Chesham &#8211; Bungalow Blend, Lemongrass and Ginger, and Camomile Tea.



<a href="https://www.haynesgourmet.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Haynes Gourmet</a>, Marlow &#8211; Candied Jalapenos.



<a href="https://snowflakegelato.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Snowflake Gelato</a>, Iver &#8211; Cashew Nut Gelato with Lemon and Lime, Coconut, and Mango and Passion Fruit Gelato.



<a href="https://herbalhedgerow.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Herbal Hedgerow</a>, Faringdon &#8211; Chocolate Chai.



<a href="https://clairesamazeballs.com/">Claire&#8217;s Amazeballs</a>, Marlow &#8211; Claire&#8217;s Amazeballs Cacao Chilli.



<a href="https://www.gelatohenley.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gelato Henley,</a> Henley &#8211; Coffee Gelato.



<a href="https://saltpigcuring.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SaltPig Curing Company</a>, Chipping Norton &#8211; Cotswold Chorizo PigSticks, Garlic and Pepper PigSticks, Smoked Streaky Bacon, and Cotswold &#8216;Nduja.



<a href="https://www.honeymakers.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Honeybee Suppliers</a>, Banbury &#8211; Cotswold Natural Raw Honey, Cotswold Wildflower Honey, and Cotswold Prime Cider.



<a href="https://teamtea.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Team Tea</a>, Chipping Norton &#8211; Digestive Boost, and Lapsang Souchong.



<a href="https://braycured.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bray Cured</a>, Burnham &#8211; English Coppa, and Longhorn Beef Pepperoni.



<a href="https://www.gibsonsorganic.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gibson&#8217;s Organic</a>, Burford &#8211; Gibson&#8217;s Organic Crab Apple Liqueur.



<a href="https://holymolydips.com/">Holy Moly Dips</a>, Milton Keynes &#8211; Guacamole, and Harissa Hummus.



<a href="https://gff.co.uk/directory/producer/?id=59162" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Herbarium Drinks</a>, Beaconsfield &#8211; Herbarium Distillation 8 &#8211; Floral Herbs.



<a href="https://www.nettlebedcreamery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nettlebed Creamery</a>, Henley &#8211; Highmoor.



<a href="https://www.johnnyhotstuff.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Johnny Hot Stuff</a>, Henley &#8211; Johnny Hot Stuff Naga &amp; Lime Chilli Oil.



<a href="https://silverscalefish.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Silverscale Fish</a>, Burford &#8211; Kilm Roast Icelandic Salmon, and Trout Caviar.



<a href="https://threecountiesspiritsco.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Three Counties Spirits Co</a>, Milton Keynes &#8211; Landlocked Spiced Tangerine Rum.



<a href="https://www.facebook.com/lomitoathome/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lomito</a>, High Wycombe &#8211; Lomito Chipotle Sauce.



<a href="https://oforest.co/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">oForest</a>, Gerrards Cross &#8211; Madhuka Nibs.



<a href="https://gff.co.uk/directory/producer?id=44816" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Linny Lane Chocolatière</a>, Milton Keynes &#8211; Mango and Passion fruit Cheesecake.



<a href="https://gff.co.uk/directory/producer?id=45694" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ghee Appètit</a>, Milton Keynes &#8211; Morel Pâté Ghee.



<a href="https://gff.co.uk/directory/producer?id=45522" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">OGGLIO UK</a>, Oxford &#8211; OGGLIO Extra Virgin OIive Oil.



<a href="https://womersleyfoods.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Womersley Foods</a>, Harwell &#8211; Raspberry Balsamic VVinegar of Modena, Strawberry and Mint Fruit and Herb Vinegar.



<a href="https://gff.co.uk/directory/producer?id=44637" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Violet&#8217;s Orchard Homemade Preserves</a>, Aylesbury &#8211; Raspberry Preserve.



<a href="https://gff.co.uk/directory/producer?id=34564" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kind to Bee</a>, Oxford &#8211; Raw Honey with Propolis, Raw Willow Honey.



<a href="https://gff.co.uk/directory/producer?id=43249" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nunc Living</a>, Buckingham &#8211; Rebel Fizz.



<a href="https://gff.co.uk/directory/producer?id=50937" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Worton Organics</a>, Witney &#8211; Rosehip and Crab Apple Jelly, Worton Saddleback Pork Chop.



<a href="https://gff.co.uk/directory/producer?id=45261" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CPRESS</a>, Thame &#8211; Smart Lemonade.



<a href="https://gff.co.uk/directory/producer?id=58284" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hygge Confectionery</a>, Aylesbury &#8211; Summer Berries.



<a href="https://gff.co.uk/directory/producer?id=50438" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Henley Distillery</a>, Henley &#8211; Temple Island Coffee Rum, Temple Island White Rum, and Temple Island Spiced Rum.



<a href="https://gff.co.uk/directory/producer?id=17660" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tims Dairy</a>, Gerrards Cross &#8211; Tims Dairy Greek Style Raspberry Bio-Live Yogurt.



<a href="https://gff.co.uk/directory/producer?id=48093">Pink Salt Shed</a>, Chipping Norton &#8211; Traditional Basil Pesto.



<a href="https://gff.co.uk/directory/producer?id=26355" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cotswold Fudge Company</a>, Chipping Norton &#8211; Traditional Butter Fudge.



For the full list of Great Taste winners click&nbsp;<a href="https://gff.co.uk/for-producers/great-taste/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.

Great Taste Awards 2024: meet Bucks and Oxon’s foodie stars

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