Bucks &amp; Oxon

<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/Untitled-design-124.jpg" alt="GHEE APETIT ORIGINAL GHEE" class="wp-image-193461" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/Untitled-design-124.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/Untitled-design-124-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/Untitled-design-124-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/Untitled-design-124-400x267.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: Ghee apètit</figcaption></figure>



Strap in, tastebuds – the 2025 Great Taste Awards results are in, and our brilliant Bucks &amp; Oxon producers have once again smashed it out of the deli.



Run by The Guild of Fine Food, the Great Taste Awards are the Oscars of the edible world. A crack team of chefs, restaurateurs, buyers, critics and food writers blind taste their way through tens of thousands of entries, judging purely on flavour, texture and aroma – no fancy packaging, no PR fluff. Just honest-to-goodness yum.



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.



Whether you’re into small-batch chutney, artisan chocolate or a cheeky local tipple, there’s no better excuse to shop local and taste your way through the county’s award-winning bounty. Hungry? Thought so. Let’s tuck in…



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1440" height="1796" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/470800635_18386755909096784_3925635449376196502_n.jpg" alt="Nettlebed creamery cheese witheridge on hay" class="wp-image-193455" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/470800635_18386755909096784_3925635449376196502_n.jpg 1440w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/470800635_18386755909096784_3925635449376196502_n-641x800.jpg 641w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/470800635_18386755909096784_3925635449376196502_n-802x1000.jpg 802w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/470800635_18386755909096784_3925635449376196502_n-321x400.jpg 321w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/470800635_18386755909096784_3925635449376196502_n-1232x1536.jpg 1232w" sizes="(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: Nettlebed Creamery – Witheridge in Hay</figcaption></figure>



<a href="https://www.gheeappetit.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ghee appètit</a>, Milton Keynes – Ghee Appétit Original Ghee.



<a href="https://www.nettlebedcreamery.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nettlebed Creamery</a>, Henley-on-Thames – Witheridge in Hay cheese.



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="2048" height="2048" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/480983074_8419345614835340_997901557110793955_n.jpg" alt="Snowflake luxury gelato sorbet" class="wp-image-193458" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/480983074_8419345614835340_997901557110793955_n.jpg 2048w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/480983074_8419345614835340_997901557110793955_n-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/480983074_8419345614835340_997901557110793955_n-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/480983074_8419345614835340_997901557110793955_n-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/480983074_8419345614835340_997901557110793955_n-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/480983074_8419345614835340_997901557110793955_n-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/480983074_8419345614835340_997901557110793955_n-1100x1100.jpg 1100w" sizes="(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: Snowflake Luxury Gelato</figcaption></figure>



<a href="https://appletonbakery.co.uk/products/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Appleton Bakery</a>, Abingdon – Banana Bread Blend Granola.



<a href="https://chilternbrewery.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Chiltern Brewery</a>, Aylesbury – Beachwood Best Bitter.



<a href="https://pavilionfoods.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pavilion Foods</a>, Henley-on-Thames – Chicken, Leek &amp; Tarragon Pie and Lancashire Hot Pot.



<a href="https://darkhorseroastery.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dark Horse Roastery</a>, Wallingford – Dark Horse coffee.



<a href="https://www.yellowsubmarineshop.org/shop-all" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yellow Submarine</a>, Oxford – Double Cheese Biscuits.



<a href="https://gff.co.uk/directory/producer?id=59436" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">JJ Park</a>, Amersham – Korean Pickled Wild Garli and Original Kimchi.



<a href="https://snowflakegelato.co.uk">Snowflake Luxury Gelato</a>, Iver – Mango, White Chocolate &amp; Lemon Stecco.



<a href="https://www.tutuchocolates.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tutu Chocolates</a>, Watlington – Oriental Spiced Gin.



<a href="https://www.bossiesbiltong.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bossie&#8217;s Biltong</a>, Taplow – Original Olive Fed Wagyu Beef Biltong.



<a href="https://www.montybooch.co.uk/collections/kombucha" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Monty Booch</a>, Buckingham – Sir Christopher Berry kombucha.



<a href="https://lovelybitofcrumpet.com/">Lovely Bit of Crumpet</a>, Aylesbury – The Original Crumpet.



<a href="https://www.tapsocialmovement.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tap Social Movement</a>, Oxford – Time Better Spent juicy IPA.



<a href="https://www.gheeappetit.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ghee appètit</a>, Milton Keynes – Turmeric Ghee.



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1510" height="1204" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/https-tooeasybeverages.com-cool-marg.jpg" alt="https-:tooeasybeverages.com: cool marg" class="wp-image-193456" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/https-tooeasybeverages.com-cool-marg.jpg 1510w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/https-tooeasybeverages.com-cool-marg-800x638.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/https-tooeasybeverages.com-cool-marg-1000x797.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/https-tooeasybeverages.com-cool-marg-400x319.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: Too Easy Beverages – Cool Margarita</figcaption></figure>



<a href="https://www.yellowsubmarineshop.org/shop-all" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yellow Submarine</a>, Oxford – Almond Kisses.



<a href="https://drinkcpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CPRESS</a>, Thame – Beat It!, Golden Ratio, Green Angel and Rise Up juices.



<a href="https://www.nettlebedcreamery.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nettlebed Creamery</a>, Henley-on-Thames – Bix and Highmoor cheeses.



<a href="https://appletonbakery.co.uk/products/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Appleton Bakery</a>, Abingdon – Carrot Cake Blend Granola.



<a href="https://www.bossiesbiltong.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bossie&#8217;s Biltong</a>, Taplow – Chilli Beef Biltong; Garlic, Olive Fed Wagyu Beef Biltong and Original Beef Biltong.



<a href="https://clairesamazeballs.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Claire&#8217;s Amazeballs</a>, Marlow – Claire&#8217;s Amazeballs Ginger Cashew.



<a href="https://tooeasybeverages.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Too Easy Beverages</a>, Chipping Norton – Cool Margarita.



<a href="http://www.honeymakers.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Honeybee Suppliers</a>, Banbury – Cotswold Creamed Honey 227g; Cotswold Lime Flower Honey 350g; Pollen Enriched English Honey 227g



<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nanikkipinni/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nani Kki Pinni</a>, Amersham – Dates &amp; dryfruits Ladoo/ball; Pinni Ladoo



<a href="https://www.tutuchocolates.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tutu Chocolates</a>, Watlington – Fennel Pollen, Honey &amp; Ginger; Liquorice Caramel; Mango &amp; Chilli;



<a href="https://www.anonymouscoffee.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anonymous Coffee Co.</a>, Henley-on-Thames – Fernwood Espresso Blend and No Name Signature Blend.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="2048" height="2048" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/493587836_1214106417384492_9186760511754133218_n.jpg" alt="SaltPig Four Peppercorn Collar" class="wp-image-193459" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/493587836_1214106417384492_9186760511754133218_n.jpg 2048w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/493587836_1214106417384492_9186760511754133218_n-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/493587836_1214106417384492_9186760511754133218_n-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/493587836_1214106417384492_9186760511754133218_n-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/493587836_1214106417384492_9186760511754133218_n-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/493587836_1214106417384492_9186760511754133218_n-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/493587836_1214106417384492_9186760511754133218_n-1100x1100.jpg 1100w" sizes="(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: SaltPig Curing Company</figcaption></figure>



<a href="https://saltpigcuring.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SaltPig Curing Company</a>, Chipping Norton – Four Peppercorn Collar



<a href="https://www.wycombechefstable.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wycombe Chef&#8217;s Table</a>, High Wycombe – Furikake Japanese Sprinkle



<a href="https://twospoons.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Two Spoons Tea</a>, Chesham – Green Tea



<a href="https://www.holycowhome.co.uk/product-category/holy-cow-tea/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Holy Cow Home</a>, Aylesbury – Hot Choffee



<a href="https://teamtea.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Team Tea</a>, Chipping Norton – Jasmine Dragon Pearls, Tie Guan Yin (Iron Goddess of Mercy)



<a href="https://www.tapsocialmovement.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tap Social Movement</a>, Oxford – Jobsworth



<a href="https://www.linnylane.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Linny Lane Chocolatière</a>, Milton Keynes – Lemon Meringue Bonbon



<a href="https://www.instagram.com/therosemeadbakery/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Rosemead Bakery</a>, High Wycombe – Lindt chocolate chip cookie



<a href="https://www.premierfoods.co.uk/brands/loyd-grossman/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Premier Foods (Loyd Grossman)</a>, Marlow – Loyd Grossman Bolognese Pasta Sauce; Tomato &amp; Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce



<a href="https://tasteofmouaksha.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Taste of MouAksha</a>, Milton Keynes – Nolen Gurer Sondesh



<a href="https://www.lekito.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lekito</a>, Milton Keynes – Panettone: Apricot and White Chocolate with Tonka Bean



<a href="https://snowflakegelato.co.uk">Snowflake Luxury Gelato</a>, Iver – Pistachio &amp; Kadayif Milk Chocolate Bar



<a href="https://rhamaronline.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RH Amar</a>, High Wycombe – Proper Nutty Slightly Salted Smunchy Peanut Butter



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="2048" height="2048" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/489579240_1150876573717279_7657010026277966182_n.jpg" alt="REAL Drinks Co alcohol free wines" class="wp-image-193457" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/489579240_1150876573717279_7657010026277966182_n.jpg 2048w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/489579240_1150876573717279_7657010026277966182_n-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/489579240_1150876573717279_7657010026277966182_n-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/489579240_1150876573717279_7657010026277966182_n-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/489579240_1150876573717279_7657010026277966182_n-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/489579240_1150876573717279_7657010026277966182_n-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/489579240_1150876573717279_7657010026277966182_n-1100x1100.jpg 1100w" sizes="(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: The REAL Drinks Co.</figcaption></figure>



<a href="https://realalcoholfree.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The REAL Co.</a>, Waddesdon Hill, Aylesbury – REAL Brut, REAL Dry, REAL Noir and REAL Sec



<a href="https://rexbakery.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rex Artisan Bakery</a>, Little Chalfont – Sausage Roll



<a href="https://pavilionfoods.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pavilion Foods</a>, Henley-on-Thames – Signature Pork &amp; Black Pudding Sausage Roll



<a href="https://gff.co.uk/directory/producer?id=57174">Watermoor Meats Supply</a>, Chipping Norton – Steak &amp; Hawkstone Pie and The New Yorker Pie



<a href="https://www.tearoombambi.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tearoom Bambi</a>, Wantage – Strawberry Shortcake



<a href="https://www.greatbritishbeeco.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The British Honeybee Co</a>., Wallingford – Chiltern Hills Cut Comb Wildflower Honey.



<a href="https://chilternbrewery.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Chiltern Brewery</a>, Aylesbury – Three Hundreds Dark Old Ale 



<a href="https://www.3oaksorchard.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">3 Oaks Orchard</a>, Henley-on-Thames – Three Oaks Orchard Apple Juice.



<a href="https://buckmoorendfarm.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buckmoorend Farm Shop</a>, Aylesbury – Welsh Dragon Sausages



<a href="https://gff.co.uk/directory/producer?id=59436" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">JJ Park</a>, Amersham – Wild Garlic Pesto



<a href="https://abingdondistillery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Abingdon Distillery</a>, Abingdon – Wild Oxen Vodka



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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 2025: meet Bucks and Oxon’s foodie stars

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