We're here to say a huge and heartfelt thank you to all the amazing Whitby businesses who took part in our Festival Competitions this year.

It was such a privilege to judge. We were welcomed so warmly everywhere we went, and we’re incredibly grateful for the time, skill, creativity and passion that was shared with us.

We’ve learned so much along the way about the craft of creating hot chocolate, desserts, cocktails, and stouts/porters from people who are real experts and truly care about what they create. We encourage everyone to go and visit our Festival businesses - not just because it’s great to shop local (which it is), but because they are run by people are genuinely excellent at what they do.

(And of course they all support Whitby Defibrillator Project - you can too on our donation page)

Ok, drum roll..... the winners are.....