Support small businesses this Christmas with these 10 Great Taste Award-winning products

1 Free-range Norfolk black turkey
From: Morton’s Traditional Taste, Skeyton, Norfolk

What the judges said: “A first class piece of poultry” with a “generous amount of fat under the skin on the breasts, indicating a happy, healthy life”. Available from Mortons Farm (from £57.75 plus delivery).

2. Smoked mackerel fillet
From: Humes Quality Artisan Foods, Orkney, Scotland

What the judges said: Quite simply “one the best pieces of smoked fish that has ever passed this judging table”. Available from Humes Orkney (£4.50 for two fillets plus delivery).

3. Whole heritage cure Irish ham
From: James Whelan Butchers, Co Tipperary, Ireland

What the judges said: With its “irresistibly seductive smoky aroma”, this “sweet, succulent, juicy meat is a joy to eat”. Available from James Whelan Butchers (€49.99 (about £46) for 6.35kg plus delivery).

4. Sparkenhoe Shropshire blue
From: Leicestershire Handmade Cheese Company, Nuneaton

What the judges said: Made with raw milk, it has a “fantastic balance of creaminess, saltiness, sweetness and tang, with a caramel and earthy note”.  Available from Neals Yard Dairy (£21 a kilo) delivery free on orders over £29.50.

5. Jamón De Bellota 100% Ibérico Pata Negra
From: Juan Pedro Domecq Solís SL (Spain)

What the judges said: “Salty, sweet and tender, with a complexity that almost defies description”, it’s “close to being the best food on the planet”. Available from Juan Pedro Domecq (€25 (about £23) for 80g plus delivery).

6. Orkney Akvavit
From: Orkney Gin Company

What the judges said: “Pure, clear and smooth as satin” and “intense, explosively flavoursome and bright in the mouth”. Available from Orkney Gin Company (£38 for 70cl with free delivery).

7. Heavenly sweet mince pies
From: Thomas the Baker, Helmsley, North Yorkshire

What the judges said: A “filling that leaves most mincemeats back in the dark ages.” Available from Thomas The Baker (£45 for 60 plus delivery or £4.50 for six at local stores).

8. Anno cranberry gin Christmas pudding
From: Bee & Bear Bakery, Battle, East SussexWhat the judges said: “Truly classy” and “indulgently moist” with “plump and boozy fruit”. Available from Bee & Bear Bakery (from £10 with free delivery).

9. Pink Gin Marmalade
From: The Artisan Kitchen, Gloucester

What the judges said: The pink grapefruit spread left them “feeling sorry for every other marmalade maker in the world”. Available from The Artisan Kitchen (£6.50 for 200ml plus delivery).

10. #nom Droitwich salted caramel
From: Salwarpe, Worcestershire What the judges said: Made using Droitwich brine salt, this caramel is “delicious”, “divine” and “glamorous”. Available from Droitwich Salt (£5 for 200ml plus delivery).