Bring It Home: The Food & Farming Awards Come to Northern Ireland

What do King Charles, Stephen Fry and Northern Irish lobsters have to do with Titanic Belfast?Quite a lot, as it turns out.King Charles and Stephen Fry helped launch the BBC Food & Farming Awards 26 years ago. Northern Irish lobsters tell part of the bigger story of how our food scene has changed: once more likely to be shipped to Spain or France than eaten here, now appearing proudly on local plates. And Titanic Belfast will host the awards in October 2026, when they come to Northern Ireland for the first time.In this warm, funny conversation, broadcasters chef Paula McIntyre talks to food journalist Sheila Dillon about how the Awards began, why they matter, and what this moment means for food and farming here.Fascinating for anyone who knows a farmer, grower, baker, chef, producer, food teacher, community project or local food business that deserves recognition.Listen, share, and nominate. Find out how in the podcast.