Categories

Best Casual Dining
Aims to celebrate those more informal venues that cater for casual nights out; focusing on good food and great company.

Best Fine Dining
Recognise those restaurants that pull out all the stops creating a memorable experience for all.

Best Chef
Finalists for this category will have to amaze you and our panel of independent judges with a unique first-class dish. All finalists in this category will be required to attend a practical final. Date & Location TBC.

Best Family Friendly Restaurant
This award aims to highlight the most family friendly restaurants in Scotland

Best Buffet
This category is for any place that is a buffet only restaurant or offers a buffet within their establishment.

Best Newcomer
This category is limited to any venues open in the last 18 months or less and aims to reward that classic entrepreneur spirit!

Best Team
For that team that really goes the extra mile and work together like no other.

Best Takeaway/ Best Home Delivery
If you are a takeaway shop or restaurant that offers home delivery, this is the category for you. Our judges will be looking at your takeaway/delivery system as a whole.

Best Marketing
This award celebrates great engagement with customers, be it in print, online or through social media.

Best Restaurant Manager
Do you go above and beyond for your team and workplace? The SPICE Awards are looking to reward that individual who has no limits making sure they run a tight but happy workplace.

Best Chinese Restaurant
This venue will bring the tastes and culture of Chinese cuisine to Scotland. Delivering high quality food with a great service.

Best Japanese Restaurant
This venue will bring the tastes and cultures of Japan to Scotland. Delivering high quality food with great service.

Best Thai Restaurant
This venue will bring the tastes and culture of Thai cuisine to Scotland. Delivering high quality food with a great service.

Best Indian Restaurant
This venue will be able to demonstrate everything that makes India famous – bringing the tastes and culture to Scotland. Delivering high quality food with a great service.

Scotland’s Best Restaurant
This category will be voted for by the public. This award looks to celebrate all and reward that restaurant who brings it all together with finesse time and time again.

Best in Central Scotland 
Includes all types of establishments in the Central Belt of Scotland that offer the best curry in their region – there will be a taste test of curry.

Best in the North of Scotland
Includes all types of establishments in the North of Scotland that offer the best dish in their region.

Best in the East of Scotland
Includes all types of establishments in the East of Scotland that offer the best dish in their region.

Best in the West of Scotland
Includes all types of establishments in the West of Scotland that offer the best dish in their region.

Best in the South of Scotland
Includes all types of establishments in the South of Scotland that offer the best dish in their region.