The 2026 Eat Out judging season is in full swing with only a few more months to go. The annual awards ceremony will take place on 23 March. In the meantime though, a quick update: eight judges adjudicated last year; however, one of our judges has had to step back for the rest of the season due to unforeseen circumstances. Given the timing, it will not be feasible to appoint a replacement.

The judging process will continue as normal, and restaurants will now receive an aggregated score from seven judges, instead of eight. We’re thankful for the judges’ invaluable commitment and the insights that they continue to pour into this rigorous judging process.

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