I’m Stephen, a Preserves judge, based in Tenbury Wells Worcestershire. I judge across the Midlands region.
I’m winner of the 2024 World Marmalade Awards, and enjoying experimenting with different flavour combinations in my preserves. My two winning marmalades – Seville Orange, lime and red chilli, and Lime with creme de cacao, are produced and sold by Fortnum & Mason, and are raising funds for hospice charities.
I qualified as a judge three years ago, and am motivated to pass on my knowledge and skills to others, and encourage more people to make their own preserves.
Away from judging, I’m a keen runner and Scandinavian traveller.