Finalists for the 2025 Eat Game Awards are announced

Eat Game Awards 2024

The votes are in, the results are counted, and we’re thrilled to reveal the three finalists in each category for the 2025 Eat Game Awards.

This year’s shortlist brought an exciting wave of fresh talent, with many first-time finalists making their mark—a testament to the growing passion for game meat.

Now, the final decision rests with our expert panel of judges, who will carefully evaluate each contender against strict criteria before the winners are unveiled at the awards ceremony, in London, on 20 March.

Best Restaurant or Pub
Sponsored by Weber

The Angel at Watlington
The Caddy Mann
The Crown Hotel

Best Game Cook or Chef
Sponsored by Equantiis

Rachel Gisby – Martha Hollis Catering
Rachel Green
Mark Kempson – Kitchen W8

Best Small Retailer 
Sponsored by Bramhalls

Jahama Venison
Maisebrooke Farm Shop
The Wild Meat Company

Best Multiple Retailer
Sponsored by The Game Fair

Farmison
Marks & Spencer
Waitrose

Best Game Butcher
Sponsored by Rural Sports

Dartmoor Deer Services
Ragley Estate
Wild Game Meat Ltd

Best Added Value Product
Sponsored by Tarrant Refrigeration

The Inn Collection Group
Truly Traceable
Turnbull’s Northumbrian Food Hall

Best Game Influencer
Sponsored by Guns on Pegs

Cai Ap Bryn
Amie Battams
Celine Peniston-Bird

Best Game Educator
Sponsored by Promotion Products

Judith Hudson – Coleg Cambria
Joe Mann – Queen’s College, Taunton
Scott Rea