The Scottish Final of the British Street Food Awards will take place at the Edinburgh Food Festival, showcasing the best street food in Scotland. Winners will have the chance to compete in the 2024 British Street Food Awards in London.
Scottish Street Food Awards at Edinburgh Food Festival
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The Scottish Final of the British Street Food Awards will take place at the Edinburgh Food Festival, showcasing the best street food in Scotland. Winners will have the chance to compete in the 2024 British Street Food Awards in London.
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The British Street Food Awards and the Edinburgh Food Festival have partnered for this year's events, with the Scottish Final of the awards being held at the capital's largest free-to-enter food festival. As part of the festival's ten-year anniversary program, Scottish Street Food Award finalists from all over the country will be showcasing their best street food menus on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July.
The finalists will have the opportunity to impress a panel of esteemed judges, including Michelin-starred Condita Head Chef Conor Toomey and The Scotsman Food Editor Gaby Soutar. Additionally, they will be competing for the People's Choice Award, as the winners of both awards will advance to the finals of the 2024 British Street Food Awards in London.
Life-Changing Opportunities for Street Food Traders
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Winning a British Street Food Award can be life-changing for traders. For example, Wingmans, who were big winners at the BSFA and the ESFA in 2017, recently opened their third bricks n' mortar restaurant in Hoxton. MEATliquor, winners of the Awards in 2009, now have 12 establishments, while Bao has five. The winners of the BSFA also have the opportunity to compete in the grand final of the 2024 European Street Food Awards in Germany.
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Richard Johnson, Founder of Food Mutiny, expressed his excitement about the Scottish street food scene, stating that Scotland has been performing exceptionally well in recent years, with traders winning big at both the British and European Street Food Awards. He believes that the Scottish finalists will aim for another outstanding performance at the Edinburgh Food Festival in July. Johnson also emphasized the changing preferences of diners, who now seek a more diverse and inclusive dining experience.
Collaboration between British Street Food Awards and Edinburgh Food Festival
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Dani Rae, Managing Director of Assembly Festival, expressed her enthusiasm for the partnership between the British Street Food Awards and the Edinburgh Food Festival. She sees it as an opportunity to showcase the best street food in Edinburgh and Scotland while supporting up-and-coming entrepreneurs. Rae believes that this collaboration is a perfect match and is looking forward to celebrating the festival's 10-year anniversary.
The Edinburgh Food Festival, which started in 2015 as part of Scotland's Year of Food and Drink, has become a staple in the city's event calendar. The ten-day event offers a wide range of activities, including talks, demonstrations, and hands-on workshops by renowned chefs and producers. Visitors can also enjoy a delectable selection of street food from Midlothian and across Scotland. The festival, held at Assembly George Square Gardens, is the largest free-to-enter summer food festival in Edinburgh.
Celebrating a Decade of Success at Edinburgh Food Festival
The tenth anniversary of the Edinburgh Food Festival will kick off on Friday 19 July and run until Sunday 28 July at Assembly George Square Gardens. The Scottish Final of the 2024 British Street Food Awards will take place during the opening weekend, on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July.
Overall, this collaboration between the British Street Food Awards and the Edinburgh Food Festival promises to be a memorable event, showcasing the best of Scotland's street food scene and providing a platform for talented traders to shine. With a decade of success behind it, the Edinburgh Food Festival is set to offer a fantastic summer experience for food lovers.