insideKENT Magazine Issue 47 - February 2016 | Page 16

NEWS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE TASTE OF KENT AWARDS 2016 The wait is finally over, the finalists for The Taste of Kent Awards 2016 have been revealed. From over 500 Kent nominated businesses, the top three with the most public votes from each category will now enter the final stages, with the hope of being crowned the winner on 3rd March 2016. This year’s results demonstrate the largest increase in votes in the independent retailer category as well as a surge in voting for locally brewed beers. The Taste of Kent Awards is a showcase for Kent’s finest food and drink products and provides