Frequently Asked Questions
Competition Rules and Regulations
These can be consulted on the rules and regulations page: click here
Important dates
Tuesday, 12 January 2027 > Registration opening date
===> Online registration
Until Friday, 12 March 2027 > Online registration
Until Friday, 19 March 2027 > Samples reception
===> Registration by post
Until Friday, 12 March 2027 > Registration + samples reception
===> Key dates
20 April 2027 > London Tasting Awards
Results will be published on the website after the competition.
Who can present wine?
- wine producers and winemakers
- groups of co-operative wineries
- importers
- wine merchants
Which wines can compete?
It is open to wines from all over the world that have a specific geographical denomination.
Which wines are allowed to compete?
All vintages are allowed in the competition.
How many products can be presented?
You are not limited in the number of products you can present. Wine merchants must have a mandate for the presentation of wines they do not own.
What should be written on the package for customs?
For an easy and reliable way to send your tasting samples, we recommend using Hillebrand Gori’s eShipping service, which manages the consolidated transport of small volumes.
Producers can book online and benefit from coordinated documentation, labelling support, collection and cross-border movement of samples.
If you prefer to arrange transport independently, please ensure that the service you choose offers international delivery with full customs documentation to avoid delays.
Shipping by local post may delay delivery for several weeks due to the complexity of the customs procedure.
Each delivery must come with a detailed business invoice with the following information:
- General data: your company name and address
- The recipient's contact details: Armonia Group UK LTD -Unit 2.9, 159-163 Marlborough Rd, London N19 4NF
- The recipient's EORI number: GB471654185000
- The name of each product
- The unit weight of each product and total weight
- The unit value of each product -> the customs value is 0.50 GBP
- The total value -> the total value of the shipment is less than 20.00 GBP / 20.00 EUR ($20)
- Mention "Samples for Tasting" – No commercial value and put a label ON the box
- The country of origin
- Add the enclosed commercial invoice signed by a representative of the producer ON the box and INSIDE the box
In addition, depending on the product, specific information is required on the commercial invoice:
Wine, beer, spirits: Alcohol content and exact quantities (e.g.: 2 bottles of 0.75L)
Beer: Degree Plato
Without these indications, the import cannot take place.
- Product name
- Unit weight, total weight
- Unit value
- Total value
- Country of origin
All products entering the United Kingdom are subject to customs duties. These duties are included in the cost of the Consolidated Shipment service offered by the competition.
UK tax and customs authorities require proof of duty and VAT payment on alcoholic products, under the 1979 Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act and the Customs & Excise Management Act. Non-payment is an offence. For more information, contact the HMRC National Advice Service at +44 (0) 845 0109 000.
How many samples need to be sent?
Wines: 2 labelled bottles per wine must be sent to the address indicated on the form. Please always send your bottles upright, never lying down, as this significantly reduces the risk of glass breakage. You are welcome to send your registered wines before uploading the analyses.The wines must have a label and a cap.
Delivery time and address
When you register your products, you will receive an e-mail from us with a dispatch note containing all the important information about the delivery time and address.
Terms of delivery - Delivery from abroad
DDP Delivered Duty Paid (free delivery incl. customs clearance, duties and taxes).
Recommendations for sending Wines
What is the best way to send the samples?
Two solutions for your shipment:
- Direct Shipment: you are fully responsible for the shipping and customs clearance procedures.
- Consolidated Shipment for European Union countries: our partner Hillebrand Gori will collect directly from your premises and handle all customs clearance formalities. Negotiated rate.
From £59.5 + VAT for the shipment of 2 products (4 bottles).
How much does it cost to register?
Registration fees per product : £49.00 excl. VAT
Competition Rules and Regulations
These can be consulted on the rules and regulations page: click here
Important dates
Tuesday, 12 January 2027 > Registration opening date
===> Online registration
Until Friday, 12 March 2027 > Online registration
Until Friday, 19 March 2027 > Samples reception
===> Registration by post
Until Friday, 12 March 2027 > Registration + samples reception
===> Key dates
20 April 2027 > London Tasting Awards
Results will be published on the website after the competition.
What are the categories?
Can a beer be presented in more than one category?
Yes. A beer can be presented in more than one category, with more than one style.
How many samples need to be sent?
Beers: 2 labelled bottles, per product presented
Please always send your bottles upright, never lying down, as this significantly reduces the risk of glass breakage.There are no requirements for packaging type or capacity. You may send a bottle, can or any other type of packaging, with a capacity of at least 25cl.
What should be written on the package for customs?
For an easy and reliable way to send your tasting samples, we recommend using Hillebrand Gori’s eShipping service, which manages the consolidated transport of small volumes.
Producers can book online and benefit from coordinated documentation, labelling support, collection and cross-border movement of samples.
If you prefer to arrange transport independently, please ensure that the service you choose offers international delivery with full customs documentation to avoid delays.
Shipping by local post may delay delivery for several weeks due to the complexity of the customs procedure.
Each delivery must come with a detailed business invoice with the following information:
- General data: your company name and address
- The recipient's contact details: Armonia Group UK LTD -Unit 2.9, 159-163 Marlborough Rd, London N19 4NF
- The recipient's EORI number: GB471654185000
- The name of each product
- The unit weight of each product and total weight
- The unit value of each product -> the customs value is 0.50 GBP
- The total value -> the total value of the shipment is less than 20.00 GBP / 20.00 EUR ($20)
- Mention "Samples for Tasting" – No commercial value and put a label ON the box
- The country of origin
- Add the enclosed commercial invoice signed by a representative of the producer ON the box and INSIDE the box
In addition, depending on the product, specific information is required on the commercial invoice:
Wine, beer, spirits: Alcohol content and exact quantities (e.g.: 2 bottles of 0.75L)
Beer: Degree Plato
Without these indications, the import cannot take place.
- Product name
- Unit weight, total weight
- Unit value
- Total value
- Country of origin
All products entering the United Kingdom are subject to customs duties. These duties are included in the cost of the Consolidated Shipment service offered by the competition.
UK tax and customs authorities require proof of duty and VAT payment on alcoholic products, under the 1979 Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act and the Customs & Excise Management Act. Non-payment is an offence. For more information, contact the HMRC National Advice Service at +44 (0) 845 0109 000.
Delivery time and address
When you register your products, you will receive an e-mail from us with a dispatch note containing all the important information about the delivery time and address.
Terms of delivery - Delivery from abroad
DDP Delivered Duty Paid (free delivery incl. customs clearance, duties and taxes).
Recommendations for sending Beers
What is the best way to send the samples?
Two solutions for your shipment:
- Direct Shipment: you are fully responsible for the shipping and customs clearance procedures.
- Consolidated Shipment for European Union countries: our partner Hillebrand Gori will collect directly from your premises and handle all customs clearance formalities. Negotiated rate.
From £59.5 + VAT for the shipment of 2 products (4 bottles).
How much does it cost to register?
Registration fees per product : £49.00 excl. VAT
Competition Rules and Regulations
These can be consulted on the rules and regulations page: click here
Important dates
Tuesday, 12 January 2027 > Registration opening date
===> Online registration
Until Friday, 12 March 2027 > Online registration
Until Friday, 19 March 2027 > Samples reception
===> Registration by post
Until Friday, 12 March 2027 > Registration + samples reception
===> Key dates
20 April 2027 > London Tasting Awards
Results will be published on the website after the competition.
What are the categories?
How many samples need to be sent?
Spirits: 2 labelled bottles, per product presented
Please always send your bottles upright, never lying down, as this significantly reduces the risk of glass breakage.There are no requirements for packaging type or capacity. You may send a bottle, can or any other type of packaging, with a capacity of at least 25cl.
What should be written on the package for customs?
For an easy and reliable way to send your tasting samples, we recommend using Hillebrand Gori’s eShipping service, which manages the consolidated transport of small volumes.
Producers can book online and benefit from coordinated documentation, labelling support, collection and cross-border movement of samples.
If you prefer to arrange transport independently, please ensure that the service you choose offers international delivery with full customs documentation to avoid delays.
Shipping by local post may delay delivery for several weeks due to the complexity of the customs procedure.
Each delivery must come with a detailed business invoice with the following information:
- General data: your company name and address
- The recipient's contact details: Armonia Group UK LTD -Unit 2.9, 159-163 Marlborough Rd, London N19 4NF
- The recipient's EORI number: GB471654185000
- The name of each product
- The unit weight of each product and total weight
- The unit value of each product -> the customs value is 0.50 GBP
- The total value -> the total value of the shipment is less than 20.00 GBP / 20.00 EUR ($20)
- Mention "Samples for Tasting" – No commercial value and put a label ON the box
- The country of origin
- Add the enclosed commercial invoice signed by a representative of the producer ON the box and INSIDE the box
In addition, depending on the product, specific information is required on the commercial invoice:
Wine, beer, spirits: Alcohol content and exact quantities (e.g.: 2 bottles of 0.75L)
Beer: Degree Plato
Without these indications, the import cannot take place.
- Product name
- Unit weight, total weight
- Unit value
- Total value
- Country of origin
All products entering the United Kingdom are subject to customs duties. These duties are included in the cost of the Consolidated Shipment service offered by the competition.
UK tax and customs authorities require proof of duty and VAT payment on alcoholic products, under the 1979 Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act and the Customs & Excise Management Act. Non-payment is an offence. For more information, contact the HMRC National Advice Service at +44 (0) 845 0109 000.
Delivery time and address
When you register your products, you will receive an e-mail from us with a dispatch note containing all the important information about the delivery time and address.
Terms of delivery - Delivery from abroad
DDP Delivered Duty Paid (free delivery incl. customs clearance, duties and taxes).
Recommendations for sending Spirits
What is the best way to send the samples?
Two solutions for your shipment:
- Direct Shipment: you are fully responsible for the shipping and customs clearance procedures.
- Consolidated Shipment for European Union countries: our partner Hillebrand Gori will collect directly from your premises and handle all customs clearance formalities. Negotiated rate.
From £59.5 + VAT for the shipment of 2 products (4 bottles).
How much does it cost to register?
Registration fees per product : £49.00 excl. VAT
Competition Rules and Regulations
These can be consulted on the rules and regulations page: click here
Déroulement du concours
Le London Tasting Awards s'ouvre aux Fromages & Produits Laitiers ainsi qu'à la Charcuterie. Nouveauté cette année, la dégustation se tiendra sur deux sites : Londres pour les produits britanniques, et Francfort pour les producteurs des autres pays. L'objectif est de simplifier l'envoi des échantillons : les producteurs de l'Union européenne expédient désormais vers l'Allemagne, sans formalités douanières ni risques liés au passage en frontière vers le Royaume-Uni. Les produits arrivent plus vite, dans de meilleures conditions de conservation, et à moindres frais d'expédition, une contrainte logistique en moins pour concourir dans les meilleures conditions.
Important dates
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 > Registration opening date
Until Monday, 2 November 2026 > Registration closing date
From Monday 9 November to Tuesday, 24 November 2026 > Samples reception
Friday, 27 November 2026 > London Tasting Awards
Results will be published on the website after the competition.
Who can present a dairy product?
- Producers,
- Groups of producers,
- Dairies,
- Processors,
- Refiners,
- Companies,
- Importers.
What milk products can compete?
All cheeses and dairy products from across the world are authorised to compete. Cheese and dairy are defined as products prepared with all or part of the milk from cows, goats, sheep, buffalo or other animals. Cream desserts, rice puddings, ice creams and other desserts must be made primarily from dairy products. The final composition of the product must be at least 50% milk or dairy products.
Can the products be prepared, cooked or reheated on the day of the tasting?
No. Samples must not undergo any transformation before evaluation by jurors: no cooking, reheating, mixing or preparation other than cutting the product or opening the packaging.
How many products can be presented?
There is no limit to the number of products you may present.
What are the categories?
How many samples need to be sent?
| Weight of the individual cheese < 50g | 4 pieces |
| Weight of the individual cheese > 50g but < 99g | 3 pieces |
| Weight of the individual cheese > 100g but < 149g | 2 pieces |
| Weight of the individual cheese > 150g but < 499g | 1 piece |
| Weight of the individual cheese > 500g | piece of 500g minimum (4 kg max) |
| Butter | 2 pieces without markings |
| Milk | 1 bottle |
| Fromage frais / blanc, cream, yoghurt, milk-based dessert, less than 199g | 4 cartons |
| Fromage frais / blanc, cream, yoghurt, milk-based dessert, more than 200g | 2 cartons |
| Cream, yoghurt less than 199g | 4 pots |
| Cream, yoghurt over 200g | 1 pot |
What should be written on the package for customs?
For an easy and reliable way to send your tasting samples, we recommend using Hillebrand Gori’s eShipping service, which manages the consolidated transport of small volumes.
Producers can book online and benefit from coordinated documentation, labelling support, collection and cross-border movement of samples.
If you prefer to arrange transport independently, please ensure that the service you choose offers international delivery with full customs documentation to avoid delays.
Shipping by local post may delay delivery for several weeks due to the complexity of the customs procedure.
Each delivery must come with a detailed business invoice with the following information:
- General data: your company name and address
- The recipient's contact details: Armonia Group UK LTD -Unit 2.9, 159-163 Marlborough Rd, London N19 4NF
- The recipient's EORI number: GB471654185000
- The name of each product
- The unit weight of each product and total weight
- The unit value of each product -> the customs value is 0.50 GBP
- The total value -> the total value of the shipment is less than 20.00 GBP / 20.00 EUR ($20)
- Mention "Samples for Tasting" – No commercial value and put a label ON the box
- The country of origin
- Add the enclosed commercial invoice signed by a representative of the producer ON the box and INSIDE the box
In addition, depending on the product, specific information is required on the commercial invoice:
Wine, beer, spirits: Alcohol content and exact quantities (e.g.: 2 bottles of 0.75L)
Beer: Degree Plato
Without these indications, the import cannot take place.
- Product name
- Unit weight, total weight
- Unit value
- Total value
- Country of origin
All products entering the United Kingdom are subject to customs duties. These duties are included in the cost of the Consolidated Shipment service offered by the competition.
UK tax and customs authorities require proof of duty and VAT payment on alcoholic products, under the 1979 Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act and the Customs & Excise Management Act. Non-payment is an offence. For more information, contact the HMRC National Advice Service at +44 (0) 845 0109 000.
Delivery time and address
When you register your products, you will receive an e-mail from us with a dispatch note containing all the important information about the delivery time and address.
Terms of delivery - Delivery from abroad
DDP Delivered Duty Paid (free delivery incl. customs clearance, duties and taxes).
Recommendations for sending Cheese and dairy products
How much does it cost to register?
Registration fees per product : £49.00 excl. VAT
Competition Rules and Regulations
These can be consulted on the rules and regulations page: click here
Déroulement du concours
Le London Tasting Awards s'ouvre aux Fromages & Produits Laitiers ainsi qu'à la Charcuterie. Nouveauté cette année, la dégustation se tiendra sur deux sites : Londres pour les produits britanniques, et Francfort pour les producteurs des autres pays. L'objectif est de simplifier l'envoi des échantillons : les producteurs de l'Union européenne expédient désormais vers l'Allemagne, sans formalités douanières ni risques liés au passage en frontière vers le Royaume-Uni. Les produits arrivent plus vite, dans de meilleures conditions de conservation, et à moindres frais d'expédition, une contrainte logistique en moins pour concourir dans les meilleures conditions.
Important dates
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 > Registration opening date
Until Monday, 2 November 2026 > Registration closing date
From Monday 9 November to Tuesday, 24 November 2026 > Samples reception
Friday, 27 November 2026 > London Tasting Awards
Results will be published on the website after the competition.
Who can register a charcuterie?
- Producers
- Producer groups
- Charcutiers
- Butchers
- Processors
- Manufacturers
- Importers
Which charcuterie products can compete?
All charcuteries in the world are authorised to compete, i.e. any product made from meat or meat preparations from butchered animals, poultry, rabbits and game, processed under a system that guarantees quality and consumer protection.A product is not authorised if it contains Specified Risk Materials or mechanically separated meat. In France, these products must comply with the Code des Usages de la Charcuterie, de la Salaison et des Conserves de viande or with a PDO, PGI or TSG specification.
Can the products be prepared, cooked or reheated on the day of the tasting?
No. Samples must not undergo any transformation before evaluation by jurors: no cooking, reheating, mixing or preparation other than cutting the product or opening the packaging.
How many products can be presented?
There is no limit to the number of products you may present.
What are the categories?
How many samples need to be sent?
| Net weight of product under 50g | 4 samples |
| Net weight of product between 50g and 100g | 3 samples |
| Net weight of product between 100g and 150g | 2 samples |
| Net weight of product between 150g and 500g | 1 sample |
| Net weight of product over 500g | 500g minimum (4kg max) |
To ensure optimal tasting conditions, charcuterie producers are advised to submit their samples sliced only, and not as whole pieces.
What should be written on the package for customs?
For an easy and reliable way to send your tasting samples, we recommend using Hillebrand Gori’s eShipping service, which manages the consolidated transport of small volumes.
Producers can book online and benefit from coordinated documentation, labelling support, collection and cross-border movement of samples.
If you prefer to arrange transport independently, please ensure that the service you choose offers international delivery with full customs documentation to avoid delays.
Shipping by local post may delay delivery for several weeks due to the complexity of the customs procedure.
Each delivery must come with a detailed business invoice with the following information:
- General data: your company name and address
- The recipient's contact details: Armonia Group UK LTD -Unit 2.9, 159-163 Marlborough Rd, London N19 4NF
- The recipient's EORI number: GB471654185000
- The name of each product
- The unit weight of each product and total weight
- The unit value of each product -> the customs value is 0.50 GBP
- The total value -> the total value of the shipment is less than 20.00 GBP / 20.00 EUR ($20)
- Mention "Samples for Tasting" – No commercial value and put a label ON the box
- The country of origin
- Add the enclosed commercial invoice signed by a representative of the producer ON the box and INSIDE the box
In addition, depending on the product, specific information is required on the commercial invoice:
Wine, beer, spirits: Alcohol content and exact quantities (e.g.: 2 bottles of 0.75L)
Beer: Degree Plato
Without these indications, the import cannot take place.
- Product name
- Unit weight, total weight
- Unit value
- Total value
- Country of origin
All products entering the United Kingdom are subject to customs duties. These duties are included in the cost of the Consolidated Shipment service offered by the competition.
UK tax and customs authorities require proof of duty and VAT payment on alcoholic products, under the 1979 Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act and the Customs & Excise Management Act. Non-payment is an offence. For more information, contact the HMRC National Advice Service at +44 (0) 845 0109 000.
Delivery time and address
When you register your products, you will receive an e-mail from us with a dispatch note containing all the important information about the delivery time and address.
Terms of delivery - Delivery from abroad
DDP Delivered Duty Paid (free delivery incl. customs clearance, duties and taxes).
Recommendations for sending Charcuteries
How much does it cost to register?
Registration fees per product : £49.00 excl. VAT
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Important dates
Wines, Beers & Spirits
Tuesday, 12 January 2027
Registration opening date
Friday, 12 March 2027
Online registration
20 April 2027
Tasting Wines, Beers & Spirits
Wednesday, 21 April 2027
Publication of results
Cheese, dairy products and charcuteries
Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Registration opening date
Monday, 2 November 2026
Online registration
27 November 2026 - 2 December 2026
Tasting Cheese, dairy products and charcuteries
Monday, 7 December 2026
Publication of results