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Wales Online
a day ago
- Business
- Wales Online
10 restaurants in Wales named among best in UK
10 restaurants in Wales named among best in UK Restaurants in Cardiff, Cwmbran and Swansea are all vying for a much sought after award The Sando chicken burger at Fowl & Fury in Cardiff, which is in the running for the award (Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne ) Uber Eats is turning up the heat on the Welsh food scene with the return of its hotly anticipated restaurant of the year awards. Ten restaurants are vying for the crown this year, and will be judged by a panel of some of the most recognisable names in food. These include Levi Roots, famed entrepreneur and musician; Clodagh McKenna, Irish celebrity chef and TV host; and last year's standout winner, Natty Crutchfield, whose restaurant went from cult hit to national fame. Now in their fourth year, the awards aim to recognise the contributions of small and independently run restaurants to their local communities and the food industry. In 2025, one standout restaurant will be crowned overall restaurant of the year, winning £100,000 to invest in its growth. All finalists will also receive a £5,000 prize and a tailored support package from Uber Eats to help boost their businesses. For the latest restaurant news and reviews, sign up to our food and drink newsletter here . In Wales, there are eight Cardiff restaurants in the running, one in Cwmbran, and one in Swansea. The nominees are as follows. Article continues below Sharkbite Burgers – Cwmbran Poutine Box – Cardiff Fowl & Fury – Cardiff Tuk Tuk – Cardiff The Indian Street Kitchen – Swansea Lyalena Lounge – Cardiff Scaramantica Pizzeria – Cardiff SouvLike – Cardiff Chans noodle bar – Cardiff Albany Fish Bar – Cardiff This year, Uber Eats has launched the 'next gen trailblazer award', a brand-new honour designed to spotlight hospitality entrepreneurs under the age of 27 who are "innovating, inspiring, and disrupting" the food scene. The winner will receive a £10,000 business development grant and support package. The new award will be judged by Seema Pankhania, content creator and author of best-selling cookbook, Craveable. General manager of Uber Eats UK, Ireland and Northern Europe, Matthew Price, said: 'The Restaurant of the Year Awards are not just celebrating restaurants, we're investing in the future of food. "The new next gen trailblazer award is a bold step in backing the young innovators who are rewriting the rules of hospitality." The awards ceremony will take place in Here @ Outernet in London in 2025, where all regional winners will gather to celebrate their achievements, alongside media, industry leaders and special guests. Last year's winner, Natty Crutchfield, said: 'Winning restaurant of the year was life-changing. We've grown faster than we ever imagined, and we're proud to be part of a community that supports independent businesses.' The public can nominate their favourite local restaurants by visiting the Uber Eats website by clicking here. Article continues below
The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Uber Eats reveals Scotland nominees for Restaurant of the Year
The nominees for Scotland include: YAYAS - Glasgow Non Viet – Glasgow Noodles and Dumplings 兰州拉面 – Edinburgh Okome – Glasgow Porto Piri Piri – Glasgow Fatt Boyz – Edinburgh Thai2Go – Edinburgh Piatto – Glasgow Shawarma King – Glasgow Hook'd - Glasgow Joining the judging panel are some of the most recognisable names in food culture today: Levi Roots, famed entrepreneur and musician; Clodagh McKenna, Irish celebrity chef and TV host; and last year's standout winner Natty Crutchfield, whose restaurant went from cult hit to national fame. Now in its fourth year, the awards recognise the incredible contributions of small and independently run restaurants to their local communities and the food industry. In 2025, one standout restaurant will be crowned Restaurant of the Year, winning £100,000 to invest in their growth. All finalists will also receive a £5,000 prize and a tailored support package from Uber Eats to help boost their business. READ MORE: Can this landmark pub remain unique in a world of chains? This year, Uber Eats will launch the Next Gen Trailblazer Award, a brand-new honour designed to spotlight hospitality entrepreneurs under the age of 27 who are innovating, inspiring, and disrupting the food scene. The winner will receive a £10,000 business development grant and support package. The new award will be judged by Seema Pankhania, Content Creator and celebrated author of the best-selling cookbook Craveable. Matthew Price, General Manager of Uber Eats UK, Ireland and Northern Europe, said, 'The Restaurant of the Year Awards are not just celebrating restaurants, we're investing in the future of food. The new Next Gen Trailblazer Award is a bold step in backing the young innovators who are rewriting the rules of hospitality'. Uber Eats is once again inviting the public to nominate their favourite local restaurants via The awards ceremony will take place in Here @ Outernet in London in 2025, where all regional winners and trailblazers will gather to celebrate their achievements, alongside media, industry leaders and special guests.
