The Observer Food Monthly Awards had a much-anticipated return after three years away to champion the best in food and drink across the UK, as voted for by Observer readers and a panel of judges. Observer Food Monthly editor Allan Jenkins introduced the evening’s event, co-hosted by Observer and Guardian restaurant critics Jay Rayner and Grace Dent.
In the reader-voted categories, best food personality was presented to popular gluten-free cook Becky Excell, while best new cookbook was given to cook and presenter Georgina Hayden for Nistisima. Food hero was awarded to campaigner and budget cooking expert Jack Monroe. Best restaurant was scooped by Michelin-starred Roots in York.
