Lucy Meacock to compere at Cheshire Life and Lancashire Life Food and Drink Awards 2011
PUBLISHED: 10:29 26 August 2011 | UPDATED: 19:54 20 February 2013

Lucy Meacock to compere at Cheshire Life and Lancashire Life Food and Drink Awards 2011
TV presenter Lucy Meacock is serving up the awards at the Cheshire Life and Lancashire Life Food and Drink Awards 2011
Food fan Lucy Meacock has thrown her support behind this years Cheshire Life and Lancashire Life Food & Drink Awards.
The Granada TV news presenter said: This is a hugely exciting night. What I love about it is that were celebrating local talent in a very important industry which employs vast numbers of hard-working people.
Lucy, who will be our compere at the awards on October 25, added: Were also encouraging the use of high quality, locally produced food and drink.
We are so spoilt in the North West because the standard of restaurants and pubs is second to none. But its more than that. We also have leading food and drink producers and retailers.
Lucy also spoke of her passion for top quality cooking. I love going out for a good meal and I am constantly surprised by the outstanding quality of what is on offer, she said. We have some real gems. It is a hugely competitive business and one where people have to work around the
clock to keep ahead of the opposition.
In the current climate it is so important we support our local businesses when we can - and recommend them to others.
The 2011 Award categories
Regional Awards
NW Chef of the Year
NW Farmers Market of the Year - new for 2011
Lancashire Life
Liverpool Restaurant of the Year - Liverpool (incorporating international cuisine)
Hotel of the Year
Restaurant of the Year
Dining pub of the Year
Food hero of the Year
Lake District Hotel of the Year
Lake District dining pub/restaurant of the year
Cheshire Life
City Restaurant of the Year - Manchester (incorporating international cuisine)
Hotel of the Year
Restaurant of the Year
Dining pub of the Year
Food hero of the Year
North Wales Hospitality/Dining Excellence of the Year