Buy local, think deliciouslyorkshire

Yorkshire boasts a culture rich in food and drink. The spectacular countryside of the Dales, Moors and Wolds, coupled with the region's breathtaking coastline provide the backdrop to the production of some of the nation's most popular and well known products.

Cheese, lamb, beef, pork, ham, baked goods, pies, fish and chocolate are just some of our historic culinary strengths.  These are complemented by an ever increasing use of innovation which ensures Yorkshire is leading the way when it comes to producing high quality, value for money, local fare.

Our producers are truly passionate about what they do and as more and more people want to know where their food is from and turn to locally-sourced in-season produce, the deliciouslyorkshire campaigning brand tells consumers at a glance that the produce they are buying is local, seasonal, fresh and has full traceability.  Found in supermarkets and independent grocers, as well as farm shops and online, the deliciouslyorkshire brand is a celebration of all things food and drink in Yorkshire.

Find out more and discover some mouth-watering recipes at www.deliciouslyorkshire.co.uk

View a full list of all hospitality participants within the deliciouslyorkshire scheme here.

deliciouslyorkshire Menu Scheme

New for 2010 is the deliciouslyorkshire Menu Club - an extension of the highly successful deliciouslyorkshire Breakfast Club run in conjunction with Welcome to Yorkshire and which means all menus - not just breakfast - are now covered by the programme.

Through the club, members can demonstrate their commitment to using local produce and their passion for providing customers and guests with the freshest, tastiest ingredients - across all their menus. Participating members' websites are highlighted on both the Welcome to Yorkshire and deliciouslyorkshire websites so you can eat the best of Yorkshire as well as visit it!

Cafés & Coffee shops

If you are looking for a fresh cup of coffee in a friendly café to start the day, here are a few suggestions:

• Tea-Hee!, Easingwold - Winners of the 2008 Yorkshire Moors and Coast Tourism Awards, Best Café/Bar - Tea-Hee! is nestled in Easingwold's charming Georgian market square. Tea-Hee! Cheesemonger & Espresso Bar offers a warm welcome and a wealth of deliciously indulgent treats. The perfect start to the day.
• Gavel Café, Thirsk - Winners of the 2008 Yorkshire Moors and Coast Tourism Awards, Breakfast of the Year. Gavel Café was praised by the judges for offering the whole package. A family run café based in the market town of Thirsk.
• McCoy's, Hull - Enjoy a lovely cup of coffee and some light breakfast to set you up for the day in a relaxing and comfortable environment.
• The Potting Shed Café, Barnsley - This award winning eatery has everything from proper fresh coffee and homemade scones, to champagne tea or chef prepared real food.
• Cello Coffee House, Sheffield - The aim at Cello is to create an English coffee house atmosphere, meaning a cosy, friendly place to meet up that has something of a buzz about it.
• Little Betty's, Stonegate, York - A quiet and sophisticated café, to enjoy a fine cup of tea, a delicate croissant or a homemade cream cake. The perfect start to a day of shopping.
• Anthony’s Patisserie, Victoria Quarter, Leeds - Located in Leeds' most prestigious shopping centre, The Victoria Quarter, this is the finest way to start your day.

Deliciouslyorkshire Awards

The twenty award winners of the fifth annual deliciouslyorkshire Awards were announced during a ceremony at Rudding Park, Harrogate.

Hosted by BBC Radio 2's resident foodie Nigel Barden, the awards celebrate fantastic-tasting products, passionate people and market-leading companies from the region. This year, the judging process involved 25 experts judging a record 268 entries, travelling over 550 miles mystery shopping and spending 112 hours judging.

Yummy Yorkshire Ice Cream Company's Lou's Liquorice Ice Cream has won the prestigious deliciouslyorkshire Supreme Product, sponsored by Proudfoot Group. The product was chosen out of all the winners from all the categories.

The deliciouslyorkshire Champion, sponsored by Rollits, was awarded to Stephanie Moon, Consultant Chef at the Clocktower Restaurant at Rudding Park and Chef Tutor at Leeds Thomas Danby College. The judges considered Stephanie as someone who has gone above and beyond to promote and develop the region's food and drink industry, infusing her passion and dedication, as well as influencing and inspiring staff and customers.

The deliciouslyorkshire Newcomer award went to Roots Farmshop & Café.

The other winners are as follows:

• Shepherds Purse, Monks Folly - Best Cheese Product
• Yorkshire Dales Meat Company, Aberdeen Angus 7 Week Matured Sirloin Steak - Best Fresh Meat Product
• Taste Tradition, Hambleton Lightning Ham - Best Prepared Meat Product
• Little Valley Brewery, Withens IPA - Best Drink Product
• Ripley Fudge Kitchen, Homemade Chocolate Fudge - Best Confectionery Product
• Proper Maid, Dandelion and Burdock Cake - Best Bakery product
• Yorkshire Baker, Gluten Free Beef Steak and Mushroom Pie - Best Prepared Food Product
• York Preserves, Double Fruit Raspberry Jam - Best Spices, Oils, Condiments and Preserves Product
• Mackenzies Yorkshire Smokehouse, Oak Roast Salmon - Best Fish & Seafood product
• WS Bentley Growers, Sprouting Peas - Best Fresh Produce Product
• Yummy Yorkshire, Lou's Liquorice Ice Cream - Best Dairy Product
• Nethergill Farm - deliciouslyorkshire Breakfast Member of the Year
• Cedarbarn Farmshop & Café - Best use of Regional Produce on a Menu- Café/Tearoom
• The Black Swan at Oldstead - Best use of Regional Produce on a menu- Restaurant/Pub/Inn
• The Farmers Cart - Farm Shop Retailer of the Year
• Fodder - Independent Retailer of the Year
• The Balloon Tree Farmshop & Café - award for Innovation