2026 Ireland Quality Food & Drink Awards
Christmas category winners
We are thrilled to reveal the winners in this year's Christmas categories! The standard of entries this year was extraordinary, and it is a significant achievement to have won.
All of the Christmas winners will be awarded with a trophy on stage at this year's gala dinner where the rest of our winners will be revealed.
Join us for an evening of celebration at The Round Room, The Mansion House, Dublin on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Beef products specifically developed or positioned for Christmas consumption. Includes roasting joints, centrepiece cuts, prepared beef dishes and premium seasonal offerings. Products may be raw or lightly prepared and suitable for festive meals or entertaining.
Aldi Specially Selected Irish Wagyu Rib Eye Joint - with added marrow melt
Lidl Deluxe Irish Angus Chateaubriand with Garlic & Herb butters
Chutneys, gravies and sauces specifically developed or positioned for Christmas consumption. Includes traditional and flavoured gravies, cranberry and festive fruit sauces, bread sauces, chutneys and accompaniments designed to complement Christmas meals, meats and side dishes. Products may be ambient or chilled and suitable for festive cooking or entertaining.
Lidl Deluxe Whiskey Marmalade
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks developed or positioned for Christmas consumption. Includes seasonal beers, ciders, wines, spirits, ready-to-drink cocktails, mulled-style beverages and festive soft drinks designed for entertaining and celebration.
Papas Mineral Co Spiced Winterberry Cordial
Lidl Deluxe Irish Cream Liqueur
Lidl Dundalgan Espresso Martini Irish Country Cream
Traditional or innovative mince pies developed for the Christmas season. Includes classic, premium or alternative pastry formats and flavour variations
Lidl Deluxe Mince Pies Infused With Whiskey And Pecans
Ambient Christmas food products suitable for festive cooking or entertaining. Includes sauces, gravies, baking ingredients, condiments and seasonal cooking aids.
Lidl Deluxe Cranberry & Orange Sauce
Whole or prepared turkey products developed for Christmas consumption. Includes fresh or frozen whole birds, crowns, joints and value-added turkey centrepieces.
Lidl Deluxe Bronze Turkey Crown Dressed with Bacon Lattice & Butter
Lidl Deluxe Fresh Irish Turkey Crown
Cheese products intended for Christmas consumption, including cheeseboards, seasonal selections, flavoured or limited-edition cheeses and sharing formats. Includes hard, soft and speciality cheeses positioned for festive occasions.
Lidl Deluxe Irish Cheese Hamper - Vintage Cheddar
Lidl Deluxe Cheeseboard Favourites
Lidl Deluxe Irish Cheese Board
Lidl Deluxe Irish Flavoured Cheese with Chilli
Christmas-themed desserts excluding traditional cakes and puddings. Includes cheesecakes, trifles, mousses, roulades and plated desserts designed for festive dining.
Lidl Deluxe Irish Jewel Topped Christmas Pudding - Armagnac Brandy Infused
Gammon and ham products specifically produced for Christmas. Includes whole joints, glazed, smoked or cured hams and ready-to-cook or ready-to-serve options.
Divilly Brothers Gammon Ham made without Nitrites
Christmas poultry products excluding turkey. Includes chicken, duck, goose and other poultry centrepieces or prepared festive poultry dishes.
Lidl Deluxe Extra Large Chicken with Bacon Lattice & Festive Stuffing
Traditional Christmas cakes including fruit cakes, iced or undecorated, developed for the festive season and intended for slicing and sharing. Traditional Christmas puddings including classic, premium or alternative recipe versions.
Specially Selected Irish Vintage Christmas Cake
Specially Selected Irish Vintage Christmas Pudding
Specially Selected Mini Fruit Cakes
