It was a record-breaking year for entries, with more than 200 businesses applying to be recognised for their contribution to the Leeds food and drink scene.
Now in their 15th year, the prestigious awards were set up in 2008 to shout about the sector and the fabulous people behind it. Industry experts had the unenviable task of judging the entries, picking a shortlist of finalists for each of the 16 categories.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony at New Dock Hall on March 18 and tickets are now available on the Oliver Awards website. This year, there will be a new Judges' Choice award which will be announced on the night, and will replace Overall Restaurant.
Here we reveal the 2024 shortlist. Finalists in each category are listed in alphabetical order.
13. Rising Star
Daljit Singh (Punjabi Heaven); Louis Taylor-Bolshaw (Forde); Nicko Lachica (Herencia); Nitin Sharma (Delhi Wala); Sandhiya Prasad (Munch Café); Shyamal Kumar (Aarti) | National World/Submitted Photo: National World/Submitted
14. Outstanding Contribution
Andrea Rossi (Gaucho); Claire (Moot Hall Arms); La Cantina44; Manjit Kaur (Manjit's Kitchen); Robbie Williamson (Fearns) | National World/submitted
15. Best Fine Dining Experience
byMölly; Chef Jono at V&V; Craig Rogan at The Collective; Hern; Hidden Harewood 2023 by the Harewood Food & Drink Project; Sushi Nakamura | National World/Google
16. Chef of the Year (sponsored by Chef Works)
Ajith Kumar, Tharavadu; Chef Jono at V&V; Craig Rogan, The Collective; Kaoru Nakamura, Sushi Nakamura; Matt Healy, Forde; Molly Payne, byMölly; Rab Adams, Hern | National World/Rab Adams