York pickle business shortlisted for Yorkshire tourism award

The team at an award winning North Yorkshire pickle business are celebrating after reaching the final of the prestigious White Rose Awards.

York based Puckett's Pickles has reached the final of the Producers and Makers category in the annual awards. Owner Sarah Puckettis one of103 in the running to win one of the coveted trophiesand faces competition in her category fromRudgate Brewery, Puckett's Pickles' stockistBert's Barrow, Hotham's Gin School and Distillery,York Emporium and Kinoko Kombucha.

Ms Puckett is delightedwith the news: "We're passionate about producingwholesomely natural, gloriously colourful and joyfully British pickles, chutneys and condiments and we're delighted that our efforts have been rewarded with a place in the final."

White Rose Award chair Elaine Lemm said:"This year's panel of prestigious industry-wide experts have been well and truly put through their paces shortlisting for the recently revamped White Rose Awards. With the standard of entries continuing to rise, competition was fierce, and choosing finalists not easy. With the attention to detail, passion and sheer hard work seen from so many superb businesses, it is easy to see why Yorkshire has an outstanding reputation for tourism and hospitality.

Organised by tourism body Welcome to Yorkshire, the White Rose Awards celebrate the very best in food, drink, accommodation and attractions. The winners will be announced at a glittering award ceremony at the Leeds First Direct Arena on Monday 25th November. Over 1000 guests will enjoy an evening of top quality Yorkshire entertainment, including live music and a three-course meal featuring Yorkshire produce.

Ms Puckett, who started making small batches of pickles in her kitchen in 2013, scaled up her operations in 2017 and now hand makes Yorkshire pickles, chutneys and condiments in a bespoke factory that is dubbed the ‘Pickle Palace'.

The Puckett's Pickles range comprises all year round chutneys including Carrot and Cardamom, Puckalilli and Spiced Apple that are complemented with seasonal specials like Beetroot and Seabuckthorn Ketchup, Oriental Carrots and Cucumber and Lemon. All are available from Tom Kerridges's Butcher's Tap, selected farm shops, delis and cheesemongers nationwide and online fromwww.puckettspickles.co.uk.

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Photo:Sarah Puckett in her office at the Pickle Palace Sarah Puckett in the Pickle Palace

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Notes to editors

1. For more information about Puckett's Pickles, please visit https://www.puckettspickles.co.uk/.  Puckett's Pickles won a White Rose Award in 2014.
2. Welcome to Yorkshire is the official destination management organisation for Yorkshire, working to grow the county's visitor economy
3. Puckett's pickles are also on https://twitter.com/PuckettsPickles and www.facebook.com/puckettspickles
4. Prior to establishing Puckett's Pickles, Sarah worked for Pret for 15 years and saw it grow from a small London company to the hugely successful International Brand. She achieved many things from opening the first Pret in New York; to delivering sandwiches to Buckingham Palace; to running Pret Operations for the North of England.
5. Tom Kerridge's accolade is as follows: "Fantastic, handmade, heartfelt, authentic products of the highest standard that we are proud to sell in The Butcher's Tap!
6. Andrew Pern's accolade is as follows: "We are more than proud to use Puckett's Pickles on our Michelin rated menus. They are Star performers indeed! Local, robust and slightly quirky.....not unlike us all at The Star Inn!"