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Why Awards Matter

Industry awards recognise businesses that demonstrate genuine expertise, integrity, and commitment to their sector. For The Norfolk Deli, these acknowledgements reflect our long-standing dedication to supporting Norfolk producers, maintaining exceptional cheese and food standards, and providing customers across the UK with carefully curated artisan food and drink.  They reinforce our role not simply as a retailer, but as a trusted authority on Norfolk food

Farm Shop & Deli Awards 2026 — Finalist

In 2026, The Norfolk Deli was named a finalist at the Farm Shop & Deli Awards, recognised in two national categories:
  • Best Delicatessen
  • Best Online Business
The Best Delicatessen category placed The Norfolk Deli among a small, curated shortlist of leading independent delis from across the UK, recognising excellence in product selection, provenance, knowledge, and customer experience.

In the Best Online Business category, The Norfolk Deli was shortlisted alongside Riverford Organic and The Garlic Farm, acknowledging the quality, clarity, and trust built into the website — from producer storytelling and product curation to gifting and customer experience.

For a small, independent business run by two people in Hunstanton, this recognition reflects years of careful curation, a deep commitment to supporting independent producers, and a belief that online food retail should feel as personal, thoughtful, and trustworthy as shopping in-store.

OVER A DECADE OF AWARD WINNING INDEPENDENT FOOD & DRINK IN nORFOLK

Since opening in 2014, The Norfolk Deli in Hunstanton has been recognised locally, regionally, and nationally for outstanding cheesemongery, independent retail excellence, and our commitment to Norfolk-made food and drink. From winning Best Independent Retailer and Best Deli to multiple Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards regional titles, we are proud to be one of East Anglia’s most decorated independent delis.

What this means for you

These awards recognise everything our customers experience every day: carefully curated Norfolk produce, a renowned cheese counter with expert advice, thoughtful hampers, and friendly, knowledgeable service. When you choose The Norfolk Deli, you are supporting a small, independent, Norfolk-first business that consistently punches above its weight.
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aWARD hIGHLIGHTS

  • Finalist Farm Shop & Deli Awards Best Delicatessen & Best online business (2026)
  • Winner – Independent Retailer of the Year, West Norfolk Mayor’s Business Awards (2025)
  • Finalist – Small Independent Retailer of the Year, Speciality &; Fine Food Awards (2025)
  • Multiple SME East Anglian Food & Drink Managing Director of the Year Winner - 2020. 2023 & 2025
  • Winner – Best Delicatessen (UK),  & Best Regional Award winner (2024) Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards — recognising our specialist cheese counter and curated hamper   collections
  • Winner - Best Locally Sourced Food & Drink Retailer - The Corporate Vision Awards 2024
  • Finalist - Best Independent Food & Drink Retailer, West Norfolk Food & Drink Awards 2024
  • Finalist - Best Independent Food & Drink Retailer - Norfolk Food & Drink Awards 2024
  • Finalist – Small Independent Retailer of the Year, Speciality & Fine Food Awards (2024 )
  • Winner - LTG (Luxury Travel Guide) Global Award;- Best Deli in East Anglia
  • Multiple East Anglia Regional Winner titles, Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards (2019 & 2020)
  • Winner SME Business Awards - UK's Best Luxury Bespoke Gift Hampers (2019)
  • Winner -Independent Retailer of the Year, West Norfolk Mayor’s Business Awards (2019)
  • Runner-up - Independent Retailer - Rural Business Awards 2019/20
  • Finalist - Food & Travel Readers Awards;  (2019)
  • Runner-up –Independent Retailer, Observer Food Monthly Awards (2019)
  • Winner – Great British Food Awards Best Food Retailer in the East of England (reader-voted, 2017 & 2018)
  • Winner – Best Deli, Muddy Stilettos Awards Norfolk (2016) Finalist 2023 & 2024
  • Finalist - Cafe Life Awards - Best Sandwich 2026 & 2017
  • Winner -Business Leader of the Year , (Mark Kacary), West Norfolk Mayor’s Business Awards (2016)
  • Winner – Best Independent Retailer, Norfolk Food & Drink Awards (2015)
  • Winner -Independent Retailer of the Year, West Norfolk Mayor’s Business Awards (2015)
  • Winner -Small Growing Business, West Norfolk Mayor’s Business Awards (2014)
  • Runner-up – Independent Retailer, Observer Food Monthly Awards (2014)

What this means for you

These awards recognise everything our customers experience every day: carefully curated Norfolk produce, a renowned cheese counter with expert advice, thoughtful hampers, and friendly, knowledgeable service. When you choose The Norfolk Deli, you are supporting a small, independent, Norfolk-first business that consistently punches above its weight.