- Entries must have been published or broadcast in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland between 1st January and 31st December 2025

- Entries generated, in whole or in part, using generative AI are strictly prohibited.  The Awards exist to celebrate genuine human creativity and journalistic integrity

- There is no cost to enter

- The decision of the judges' is final

Book categories

- Publishers may make multiple submissions, but a book may only be entered into one of the following categories: Food Book, Debut Food Book, Cookery Book, Debut Cookery Book, Drink Book or Debut Drink Book

- Publishers must disclose if a book has been ghost-written or if more than 50% of its content originates from anyone other than the author

- The content of a book must be original or, in the case of annual guides, at least 75% new content

- Book PDF files are only to be submitted if the hard copy is not available

Writer Categories - PDF files only

- Writers must submit two pieces of work per entry.

- Writers may enter their work once in each of the following categories: Food Writer, Cookery Writer, Drink Writer and Restaurant Writer

- Upload a PDF file labelled with your full name and the title of the article

- Links cannot be accepted

- Work, if online, must be from a site based principally in the UK or Republic of Ireland

Photographer category

- Photographers must submit three images (max 2mb), each one labelled ‘(1) + your full name’, ‘(2) + your full name’ and ‘(3) + your full name’

Programme

-  Multiple submissions may be made for different titles in the Programme category

-  Only one episode per series

-  Upload a link labelled with the title of the programme and password accessible to the end of March 2026 OR email an MP4 labelled with the title of the programme to Lara@fabcommunications.com

-  Failure to provide a password may affect the entry

Audio (Radio & Podcast) categories

-  Multiple submissions may be made in the Audio category for different titles; however, each entry must feature a different producer and presenter team

-  Only one episode per series

-  Upload a link labelled with the title of the programme and password accessible to the end of March 2026 OR email an MP3 labelled with the title of the programme to Lara@fabcommunications.com

-  Failure to provide a password may affect the entry

Enter The Food and Drink Awards 2026