A South West gourmet guide has revealed the shortlist for its annual reader's awards with five nods for hospitality businesses based in and around Bristol. The Trencherman's Awards are voted for by readers of the Trencherman guide, a respected source of the best eating experiences across the region.
Launched in 1993 and described by Rick Stein as ‘a guide with teeth’, the Trencherman's Guide is overseen by a committee of industry experts chaired by leading chef Michael Caines MBE. The name Trencherman derives from an old English term for a hearty eater.
Inclusion is only granted to establishments by invitation once they have ranked enough points in its scoring system (based on Good Food Guide, AA and Michelin ratings) or after being scored by an experienced food writer from the Trencherman’s team. Locations that hold a Trencherman’s Award for the current year are highlighted within the guide.
