Attend

Date & Location: Thursday 5th February 2026 | Hilton London Bankside

Join us for a spectacular evening of celebration, recognition, and networking at the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards. The UK’s premier event honouring innovation, collaboration, and resilience in food and drink manufacturing offers the perfect opportunity to connect with industry leaders, exchange ideas, and toast to success in style.

The evening begins with a drinks reception, offering guests the chance to catch up with familiar faces and spark new conversations. A luxurious three-course meal follows, served with a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The highlight of the night is the awards ceremony, hosted by the hilarious TV presenter Mark Durden-Smith, which celebrates excellence across the UK's food and drink manufacturing sector. To round off the evening, a DJ takes the stage for an after-party filled with music, dancing, drinks, and great conversation.

Ticket

£330.00

Qty

Table of 10

£3000.00

What does a ticket include?

  • Drinks reception upon arrival
  • A delicious three-course meal with a selection of complimentary wines
  • Attendance at the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards ceremony, hosted by Mark Durden-Smith
  • An exclusive opportunity to network with leading figures from the UK food and drink manufacturing sector

Timings & Dress Code

  • 6pm: VIP Drinks Reception
  • 6:30pm: Main Guest Arrival
  • 1am: Carriages
  • Dress Code: Black Tie

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This year's host...

Introducing our host for 2026... Mark Durden-Smith!

Mark Durden-Smith is one of Britain’s most versatile television presenters.


Following his regular Aviva Premiership Rugby anchor duties, Mark was one of ITV’s main hosts for their Rugby World Cup 2015 coverage. He has previously hosted Sky Sports Centre, the Premiership Rugby, and fronted Sky’s BAFTA winning rugby coverage.


Mark has presented ITV’s flagship show This Morning, and presented ITV1’s holiday series Wish You Were Here – Now and Then. Mark has also fronted ITV1’s Boat Race Coverage which was nominated for a Broadcast Award.

Food Manufacture Excellence Awards 2025 Highlights

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What our customers say...

We are incredibly proud to have been recognised as winners in three categories at this year’s Food Manufacture awards, especially taking home the coveted ‘Company of the Year’ title. This has only been achieved through the incredible efforts of our colleagues, and I would like to thank them for their support and commitment which has enabled us to continue to deliver outstanding service to our customers.

Adam Couch Chief Executive Officer Cranswick plc

The Food Manufacture Excellence Awards is a superb event which recognises both large established businesses as well as those just starting out on their food manufacturing journey. I love how the awards bring everyone together, creating a great opportunity for collaboration and to strengthen your network.

Caroline Milton Partner Menzies

I’m really proud that together, all our hard work has been recognised by this award, which was delivered through focusing on developing people, who are our major asset.

Paul Thomas Head of Operations Muller

This is a great opportunity for brand awareness and to celebrate and recognise the superb talent we have in the UK food manufacturing industry. As sponsors of the event communication has been fantastic from day one. This is an event we would definitely recommend being involved in.

Sarah Spearing Food & Beverage Business Development Manager NIRAS

To win two awards at such a high-profile industry event was amazing. There were some top companies there as finalists, so we were proud just to be taking part; really gratifying, and testament to all the hard work put in by the whole Simply Doughnuts team.

Shiraz Master Managing director Simply Doughnuts