The prestigious awards seek to honour the exceptional talent, dedication, and passion displayed by restaurants, chefs, eateries, suppliers, and various food establishments across England.
This year, a selection of establishments from south west London have made it to the final stage of the competition.
In the Hotel Restaurant of the Year category, Richmond eateries Tan Hill Inn and The Burgoyne are in the running for the top spot.
Croydon’s McDermott’s Fish & Chips has been nominated for the Best Fish N’ Chips Establishment.
Croydon is also represented in the Best Mediterranean Establishment category, with Mithras and The Med Kitchen both receiving nominations.
Clapham’s En Root has been named as a finalist in the Best Vegetarian/Vegan Establishment category.
The establishments were selected based on public nominations and the Oceanic Awards team’s industry knowledge.
Irfan Younis, Spokesperson for the 9th Food Awards England, said: “It’s exciting for us to once again shine a spotlight on the top establishments and businesses that have managed to stand out in such a busy food scene.
“This year’s finalists have all been distinguished as the real masters in their field due to their hard work and dedication to customer satisfaction.”
The winners will be revealed at a ceremony celebrating the achievements of the country’s top food industry professionals.
Voting will remain open until a week before the event.
The south west London finalists of The 9th Food Awards England 2025 are:
Hotel Restaurant of the Year
- Tan Hill Inn (Richmond)
- The Burgoyne (Richmond)
Best Fish N’ Chips Establishment
- McDermott’s Fish & Chips (Croydon)
Best Mediterranean Establishment
- Mithras (Croydon)
- The Med Kitchen (South Croydon)
Best Vegetarian / Vegan Establishment
