Still Waters – Seafood Supplier of the Year 2017
By ELEANOR MCGILLIE 14 August, 2017
The food and drink movement in Northern Ireland has created a burgeoning culture which continues to impress people living here as well as our visitors coming here to visit. It’s vital to celebrate the very people who are massively contributing to our story.
We regularly read reviews of bloggers and travel writers from all over the world describing their experiences of Northern Ireland – most of which pay particular tribute to our food and drink offering here.
They come, they explore, they eat, they drink and they have the craic for which we are famous for.
They leave, they Instagram their experience, tell their own story of Northern Ireland and help us spread the word.
It’s a market which has exploded and is one which continues to challenge budding chefs, food producers, brewers and distillers across the region who celebrate our culture, our heritage, our land and our waters.
So it’s no surprise that the hard work of the fishermen working off our shores have been recognised for their achievements as Still Waters is awarded ‘Best Seafood Supplier’ in the Food Awards Northern Ireland 2017.
Local celebrity foodie, Kim Lenghan, travelled to Portavogie Harbour to present Still Waters with their prestigious award.
Still Waters Manging Director, Paul Carson, said: “We were absolutely delighted to become winners at this event which included passionate and creative suppliers from all over Northern Ireland. Over the past year we have made significant changes to our business to ensure it remains at the forefront of the industry.
“Our new brand and strong profile reflects our 75 years long family fishing heritage in Portavogie. We are consistently dedicated to supplying fresh local produce to our customers straight from our shores and I am delighted to receive this recognition which is a great tribute to the hard-working staff at Still Waters and the resilient fishermen who, day after day, fish our seas. Well done to all the other winners.”
Speaking about their achievements, Kim said: “It’s amazing to be at Portavogie Harbour to present this award to Still Waters where you really feel at the heart of the industry. The smells, the sights and the sounds of this village echo generations of hard working fishermen and a true passion for the sea and it’s produce.
“As a devoted foodie, fresh local produce is important to me and I have been fortunate to sample some of the treasures that have come straight from local fishing boats as supplied by Still Waters and you simply can’t get better.”
The annual Food Awards ceremony was held in the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Belfast and represented the very best of the Northern Irish food industry. Voted by the public, The Food Awards are designed to recognize the efforts of the best restaurants, takeaways, gastro pubs, hotel restaurants, cafes and bistros, as well as shine the spotlight on the wonderful local producers who provide their fresh local ingredients.
Still Waters is a Live It Experience It member.
Live It Experience It’ is a group of journalists and travel writers who tell the story of our members. We work collaboratively with our members, which are tourism businesses, to promote Northern Ireland through water, air and land based activities, food and drink and great places to stay. Together we let our visitors know of all of the amazing things Northern Ireland has to offer. To become a member business in of ‘Live It Experience It’ call our office on 028 3756 8436 or please submit your information through our online form. T&Cs apply – Sign Up Here Let us tell your story! Live It Experience It is the NW200 tourism partner for 2018.
