Book Now and Save

The inaugural Women in Food & Drink Awards will be held on Wednesday 6 May 2026 at Hilton Bankside, London. Find out more about our venue here.

Bookings are now open for the awards – and we have early bird packages to take advantage of and save!

Fair Pricing That Reflects Business Size

At the Women in Food & Drink Awards, we believe in inclusivity; not only in who we recognise, but in who gets to attend.

To ensure that businesses of all sizes can participate meaningfully, we operate a tiered pricing model based on company size. This helps level the playing field and makes our celebration accessible to startups, scale-ups, independents, and corporates alike.

Whether you’re a challenger brand with a small team or a multinational employer, your voice matters, and your presence helps make this a richer, more representative celebration of the sector.

To book your table or tickets at the correct rate, please take a moment to tell us your company’s headcount upon booking.


Awards Night Timings

  • 18:30 – Drinks Reception
  • 19:15 – Welcome Address
  • 19:25 – Awards Part One
  • 20:00 – Three Course Gala Dinner
  • 21:45 – Awards Part Two
  • 22:30 – Afterparty & Entertainment
  • 23:30 - Carriages


Dress Code: Black tie or cultural attire – dress to feel fabulous!

2026 Awards Night

Tier Individual Ticket Standard Table (x10) - Early Bird Standard Table (x10) - Regular Rate Premium Table (x10) - Early Bird Premium Table - Regular Rate Premium Plus Table (x10) - Early Bird Premium Plus Table (x10) - Regular Rate
Tier 1 – Large Business £455.00 £4,225.00 £4,795.00 £4,695.00 £5,395.00 £5,195.00 £5,795.00
Tier 2 – Medium Business £415.00 £3,895.00 £4,475.00 £4,295.00 £4,995.00 £4,795.00 £5,595.00
Tier 3 – Small Business £305.00 £2,995.00 £3,495.00 £3,295.00 £3,795.00 £3,695.00 £4,295.00

Tier 1 – Large Business

For larger businesses with more than 50 staff and annual turnover between over £5 million.

  • Table of 10
  • Drinks Reception & Networking
  • Premium Table Positioning
  • Logo on Your Table
  • Logo in Awards Programme
  • Logo in Winner Feature
  • Three Course Gala Dinner
  • 1 Magnum of Champagne
  • Half Bottle of Wine per person
  • Tea & Coffee
  • Awards Presentation with Celebrity Host
  • Afterparty & Entertainment
£ 5795.00 +VAT (20%)
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.
  • Table of 10
  • Drinks Reception & Networking
  • Premium Table Positioning
  • Company Logo on Your Table
  • Three Course Gala Dinner
  • Half Bottle of Wine per person
  • Tea & Coffee
  • Awards Presentation with Celebrity Host
  • Afterparty & Entertainment
£ 5395.00 +VAT (20%)
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.
  • Table of 10
  • Drinks Reception & Networking
  • Three Course Gala Dinner
  • Half Bottle of Wine per person
  • Tea & Coffee
  • Awards Presentation with Celebrity Host
  • Afterparty & Entertainment
£ 4795.00 +VAT (20%)
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.
  • Table of 10
  • Drinks Reception & Networking
  • Three Course Gala Dinner
  • Half Bottle of Wine
  • Tea & Coffee
  • Awards Presentation with Celebrity Host
  • Afterparty & Entertainment
£ 455.00 +VAT (20%)
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

Tier 2 – Medium Business

For medium businesses with fewer than 50 staff and annual turnover between £2million - £5 million. 

  • Table of 10
  • Drinks Reception & Networking
  • Premium Table Positioning
  • Logo on Your Table
  • Logo in Awards Programme
  • Logo in Winner Feature
  • Three Course Gala Dinner
  • 1 Magnum of Champagne
  • Half Bottle of Wine per person
  • Tea & Coffee
  • Awards Presentation with Celebrity Host
  • Afterparty & Entertainment
£ 5595.00 +VAT (20%)
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.
  • Table of 10
  • Drinks Reception & Networking
  • Premium Table Positioning
  • Company Logo on Your Table
  • Three Course Gala Dinner
  • Half Bottle of Wine per person
  • Tea & Coffee
  • Awards Presentation with Celebrity Host
  • Afterparty & Entertainment
£ 4995.00 +VAT (20%)
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.
  • Table of 10
  • Drinks Reception & Networking
  • Three Course Gala Dinner
  • Half Bottle of Wine per person
  • Tea & Coffee
  • Awards Presentation with Celebrity Host
  • Afterparty & Entertainment
£ 4475.00 +VAT (20%)
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.
  • Table of 10
  • Drinks Reception & Networking
  • Three Course Gala Dinner
  • Half Bottle of Wine
  • Tea & Coffee
  • Awards Presentation with Celebrity Host
  • Afterparty & Entertainment
£ 415.00 +VAT (20%)
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

Tier 3 – Small Business

For small businesses with fewer than 10 staff and annual turnover less than £2 million.

  • Table of 10
  • Drinks Reception & Networking
  • Premium Table Positioning
  • Logo on Your Table
  • Logo in Awards Programme
  • Logo in Winner Feature
  • Three Course Gala Dinner
  • 1 Magnum of Champagne
  • Half Bottle of Wine per person
  • Tea & Coffee
  • Awards Presentation with Celebrity Host
  • Afterparty & Entertainment
£ 4295.00 +VAT (20%)
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.
  • Table of 10
  • Drinks Reception & Networking
  • Premium Table Positioning
  • Company Logo on Your Table
  • Three Course Gala Dinner
  • Half Bottle of Wine per person
  • Tea & Coffee Awards
  • Presentation with Celebrity Host
  • Afterparty & Entertainment
£ 3795.00 +VAT (20%)
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.
  • Table of 10
  • Drinks Reception & Networking
  • Three Course Gala Dinner
  • Half Bottle of Wine per person
  • Tea & Coffee
  • Awards Presentation with Celebrity Host
  • Afterparty & Entertainment
£ 3495.00 +VAT (20%)
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.
  • Table of 10
  • Drinks Reception & Networking
  • Three Course Gala Dinner
  • Half Bottle of Wine
  • Tea & Coffee
  • Awards Presentation with Celebrity Host
  • Afterparty & Entertainment
£ 305.00 +VAT (20%)
You have used the multi-select option by clicking a checkbox.
Process or clear your selections to enable the item buttons.

N.B. please submit and consider your company information as accurately as possible. Should the verification process result in a different tier, WIFDA reserves the right to amend your invoice/package accordingly to the correct tier.

For any queries, please contact Account Manager, Kristy Bovington at kristy.bovington@emap.com

Press/Media

Press/Media

Please enquire for access and availability, tickets are available on a case by case basis.

Inclusions

  • Press Briefing and Media Kit Pre Event
  • 1 VIP Seat at Gala Dinner
  • Drinks Reception & Networking
  • Three Course Gala Dinner
  • Awards Presentation
  • Food & Drink Gift Bag
  • Afterparty & Entertainment
  • Priority Access to Winners Press Release

Accessibility

We are committed to ensuring that our event venue is fully accessible to all attendees, including those with health conditions or impairments. Please let us know if you have any specific accessibility requirements, so we can make necessary accommodations to enhance your event experience

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Accepted payment types

Online card payment is accepted at any time, for all ticket types. Up until 4 weeks prior to the event, invoices can also be issued for bookings with a total value of £500 (ex VAT) or more, and the option to pay upon invoice will automatically be available to you as part of the online booking process. Selecting the invoice option confirms your booking and your transaction is still therefore governed by our booking T&Cs. The invoice option is not automatically available for bookings with a total value of less than £500 (inc VAT), or if you are booking less than 4 weeks out from the event. In these circumstances, you will be asked to complete your transaction via card payment at the time of booking. We do however understand that this is not always possible, so please get in contact with us at logistics@emap.com if you require an invoice to be issued.

Terms & Conditions

Tickets are transferable until 48 hours before the start of the event. To request a transfer, please email logistics@emap.com In the hopefully unlikely event that a physical event cannot take place, all in-person tickets will automatically be converted into online tickets.

Please view the full terms and conditions here.

For more information please email: logistics@emap.com

Woman of the Year

Description:The most prestigious award, recognising an outstanding woman whose achievements have had a transformative impact on the food and drink industry.

This category is now closed

Criteria:Proven leadership, innovation, and measurable impact; influence across the wider sector; embodiment of values of inclusivity and inspiration.

Rising Star Award

Description:Celebrating an emerging woman who is already making her mark early in her career.

This category is now closed

Criteria:A woman with under 5 years’ experience in the industry; clear potential for future leadership; evidence of initiative, innovation, and ambition.

Leadership in Food Manufacturing

Description: Recognising excellence in food production and manufacturing leadership.

This category is now closed

Criteria: Leadership of a manufacturing operation; innovation in production efficiency, safety, or sustainability; contribution to team development and gender equality.

Leadership in Drinks Manufacturing

Description: Honouring women driving innovation and quality in beverage production, from soft drinks to spirits.

This category is now closed

Criteria: Achievements in product development, sustainability, or market growth; leadership and advocacy for diversity in the drinks sector.

Primary Producer of the Year

Description: Celebrating women at the forefront of agriculture, fisheries, or, horticulture, aquaculture.

This category is now closed

Criteria: Outstanding contributions to primary food production; innovation in sustainability or animal welfare; community and environmental leadership.

Supply Chain & Logistics Leader

Description: Recognising women who keep the food and drink industry moving; from sourcing to shelf.

This category is now closed

Criteria: Achievements in logistics, distribution or cold chain management; operational excellence; commitment to reducing environmental impact.

Retail Innovator of the Year

Description: For women transforming retail through strategy, technology, or customer experience.

This category is now closed

Criteria: Innovation in product offering, digital transformation, or sustainability in retail; measurable business impact.

Foodservice Leader of the Year

Description: Recognising an exceptional woman driving impact within foodservice operations; across wholesale, distribution, contract catering, or supply to hospitality

This category is now closed

Criteria: Recognises a woman demonstrating outstanding leadership in foodservice through innovation, strategic impact, and operational excellence.

Hospitality Hero

Description: Recognising outstanding contribution to food and drink within hotels, restaurants, bars or catering; driving quality, customer experience, and team leadership.

This category is now closed

Criteria: Exceptional customer impact, operational innovation and a commitment to inclusion and diversity; for chefs, hospitality operations and food and beverage managers.

Retail and Buying Excellence Award

Sponsored by Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute

Description: Celebrates a woman making a difference in buying, category management merchandising and retail operations. This award recognises commercial insight, supplier collaboration, and strategic thinking that drives consumer value and retail success.

This category is now closed

Criteria: Recognises a woman driving commercial success in food and drink retail through strategic buying, category growth, and customer-led merchandising.

Product Developer of the Year

Description: Celebrates a woman leading the creation, reformulation, or innovation of food and drink products that meet evolving consumer needs.

This category is now closed

Criteria: Recognises a woman driving product innovation in food and drink through technical excellence, consumer-led development, and successful launches.

Sustainability Champion

Description: Recognising women leading the charge towards a greener, more responsible food system.

This category is now closed

Criteria: Proven sustainability initiatives reducing waste, carbon footprint, or improving supply chain ethics; measurable outcomes

Innovator of the Year

Description: Celebrating women driving new ideas, products, or technologies in food and drink.

This category is now closed
Criteria: Evidence of breakthrough innovation, commercial success, or disruptive thinking; contribution to sector advancement.

Entrepreneur of the Year

Description: For women who have founded or co-founded successful, innovative businesses within food and drink.

This category is now closed

Criteria: Business growth, creativity, and resilience; positive social or environmental impact; leadership and vision.

Challenger Brand Leader

Description: Celebrates a woman driving exceptional growth, innovation, and influence within a challenger or emerging food or drink brand.

This category is now closed

Criteria: Recognises a woman leading a fast-growing or disruptive food or drink brand through innovation, visionary leadership, and purpose-led values.

Diversity & Inclusion Champion

Description: Honouring those advancing gender and wider diversity within their organisations and the industry.

This category is now closed

Criteria: Implementation of inclusive policies, mentoring initiatives, or advocacy work with demonstrable impact.

Marketing & Brand Leader

Description: Recognising women who have shaped powerful food and drink brands through creativity and insight.

This category is now closed

Criteria: Effective brand storytelling; campaign impact and innovation; alignment with ethical or social values.

Technical & Quality Leader

Description: For excellence in technical, regulatory, or food safety roles that ensure trust in our food system.

This category is now closed

Criteria: Leadership in compliance, quality assurance, or technical innovation; measurable improvements in safety and standards.

Culinary Excellence Award

Description: Celebrating chefs and culinary professionals who are redefining excellence in taste, creativity, and leadership.

This category is now closed

Criteria: Culinary innovation, mentorship of others, and contributions to sustainability or local sourcing.

Community Impact Award

Description: For women making a tangible difference in their local or regional food ecosystem.

This category is now closed

Criteria: Demonstrated community benefit through education, food poverty initiatives, or local economy support.

Food Waste & Circular Economy Champion

Description: Recognising leadership in waste reduction, recycling, and circular economy innovation.

This category is now closed

Criteria: Demonstrable reduction in waste or resource use; scalable or replicable initiatives across the supply chain.

Export & International Trade Leader

Description: For women expanding the UK and Ireland’s food and drink reputation on the global stage.

This category is now closed

Criteria: Success in export growth, international partnerships, or cross-border trade leadership.

Policy & Advocacy Award

Description: Honouring women influencing policy, regulation, or advocacy in food and drink.

This category is now closed

Criteria: Measurable contributions to public policy, regulatory reform, or advocacy on key industry issues.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Description: Recognising a trailblazer whose lifelong contributions have transformed the food and drink sector.

This category is now closed

Criteria: 20+ years of leadership and service; legacy of impact, mentorship, and advocacy for women in the industry.