Why enter?

Recognised by consumers and retailers as the world’s largest and most trusted food and drink accreditation scheme, Great Taste is an opportunity for your product to be assessed by chefs, buyers, food writers and retailers. No matter the accolade you receive, our rigorous process provides every entrant with impartial, honest feedback from industry experts. The bursary has been designed to help and support emerging businesses begin their Great Taste journey by giving them one free entry to the awards.

Who can apply?

If you meet the following criteria, we would love to receive a bursary application from you:

1. Your business is less than two years old.
2. Your business has a turnover of less than £100,000.
3. Your product is commercially available in the UK.
4. Your product has not been entered into Great Taste before.
5. You have not received a Great Taste Bursary before.

Don’t forget, you can only submit one product for the bursary!

Key dates for next edition

18 December 2023
Open for applications

14 January 2024
Closed for applications

2 February 2024
Bursary winners announced

6 February 2024
General entry closes
Producers not granted a bursary still have time and can enter Great Taste 2024 before the closing date.

Last year, an extraordinary 21 producers out of 50 given a Great Taste Bursary place won a 1-, 2- or 3-star.