Eateries urged to submit their 'food porn'

EATERIES in Rotherham are being encouraged to enter this year's Food Porn Awards - and to move quickly as the closing date is fast approaching.

They could join the likes of Ricci’s Tapas and Cicchetti in Halifax, Ibérica in Leeds, Marco Pierre White’s New York Italian in Sheffield and Norse in Harrogate.

Celebrating the region’s best-looking food, the awards close for entries on Sunday, November 13, with restaurants, bars, pubs and eateries encouraged to submit images of their most tantalising dishes to be in with a chance of winning the coveted 2017 award.

The Food Porn Awards has extended its search to the whole Yorkshire area and will tap into the region’s reputation as a foodie hotspot, following its successful launch to the North West last year.

Phil Marshall, STM managing director and curator of the Food Porn Awards, said: “Both sides of the Pennines have really embraced the Food Porn trend and used the competition as an opportunity to showcase their culinary credentials.

"The quality of entries we received last year was outstanding and judging by the selection we’ve already received from Yorkshire’s restaurants, this year’s awards will be even better.”

The term 'Food Porn' is synonymous with the emotional journey people experience before tasting their food and The Food Porn Awards is a celebration of great looking food from the best restaurants, boutique pubs, cafe bars and alternative eateries.

So contrary to what the name might suggest, the awards isn’t looking for any phallic ensembles or innuendo creations, just beautiful images of great-looking food.

It’s free to enter the Food Porn Awards and the four categories that are open are Fine Dining, Casual Dining, Boutique Pubs and Alternative Eats.

For more information on the awards and how to enter, including full terms and conditions, visit www.foodpornawards.co.uk.