Mystery shop / judging visit requirements 2026
As part of the terms and conditions of entry, finalists are asked to ensure that they reimburse or compliment the mystery shopper and their family / partner as appropriate, any costs associated with mystery shopping on production of identification by the mystery shopper which will include a formal letter which we will provide for you to print and sign on your own letterhead and return to us. The shoppers will be briefed with a maximum spend limit and are asked to ensure they have covered certain aspects of their visit to include food and drink, entrance fees, experience / booking fees.
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Category
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Judging requirement
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Accessible and Inclusive Tourism * |
Pre-announced judge day visit & interview panel. |
| Business Events Venue * | Pre-announced judge day visit & interview panel. |
| Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park * | Pre-announced judge day visit & interview panel (plan the visit to see as much of the site and as many units as possible). |
Cultural Venue/Organisation |
Interview panel. |
Dog Friendly Business |
Interview panel. |
Regenerative Tourism * |
Pre-announced judge day visit & interview panel. |
Experience of the Year * |
Mystery shop & interview panel (with pre-booked tickets if required). |
Family Owned / Run Business |
Interview panel. |
Hospitality & Tourism Student |
Interview panel. |
Hotel Wedding Venue |
Mystery shop telephone enquiry & interview panel. |
Small Serviced Accommodation * |
Mystery Shop (including overnight stay and breakfast, plus lunch or evening meal where provided) & interview panel. |
Large Event |
Interview panel. |
Large Hotel * |
Mystery shop (including overnight stay and breakfast, plus either lunch or evening meal where provided) & interview panel. |
New Tourism Business * |
Pre-announced judge day visit & interview panel. |
Pub of the Year * |
Mystery shop for lunch or evening meal & interview panel. |
Self-Catering Accommodation * |
Pre-announced judge day visit & interview panel (plan the visit to see as much of the site and as many units as possible). |
Small Event |
Interview panel. |
Taste Lancashire * |
Mystery shop & interview panel. |
Unsung Hero * |
Panel desk judging. |
Small Visitor Attraction and Large Visitor Attraction * |
Mystery shop & interview panel (with pre-booked tickets if required). |
Wedding Venue |
Mystery shop telephone enquiry & interview panel. |
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- Key Dates
- Tips for applicants and finalists
- Sample application forms
- Mystery shop / judging visit requirements 2026
- Frequently asked questions
- Terms & conditions of entry
- 2026 Sponsors
- Sponsorship opportunities
- Buy Tickets
- Taste Awards
- 2024 finalists & winners
- 2023 Finalists & Winners
- 2022 Winners
- 2021 Winners
- 2019 Winners
- 2018 Winners
- 2017 Winners
- 2016 Winners