The Warrington Guardian Food and Drink Awards are back and this year we’re mixing things up like never before.

Over the next two months, you’ll be able to have your say on a variety of new categories including best butcher, readers’ favourite café or tea shop, pub or bar of the year and our family dining award.

We will launch each category with a shortlist put together by Warrington Guardian judges based on TripAdvisor and Facebook reviews.

But if your favourite isn’t on our list, it doesn’t mean they’re not in with a chance of winning.

All you need to do is send in the name of your winner using the form below, comment underneath the post on our Facebook page or tweet your winner to @Warringtonnews

Only one vote will be counted from each email address.

The winner will be the eatery with the most votes and will be announced in a special supplement in the Warrington Guardian newspaper this summer.

Keep your eyes peeled on the Warrington Guardian website and social media pages as there will be two categories every week for you to have your say on.

First up is Warrington’s 'Top independent trader of the year award'.

We are looking for the town’s best independent trader – they could be running a market stall or farm shop or be a street food vendor or local food producer.

Take a look at our suggestions below and then tell us the name of your winner: 

Deadline for votes is midnight on Friday, June 15.

Cafe at the End of the Universe - Warrington Market

Their weekly movie and TV show-themed burgers never fail to please. 

One reviewer said: "My daughter has requested a few times to come back because it's 'well better than Burger King!'

Singh’s Grillhouse – Warrington Market

Serving up authentic Punjabi food including their popular goat curry. 

One reviewer said: "Just had the best goat curry. No fat on meat, real tasty and great value for money."

Get Stuffed Takeaway Carvery - Warrington Market

Whether it's a hot meat barm you're after or a takeaway carvery with all the trimmings, Get Stuffed was last year's winner of readers' favourite roast dinner in Warrington. 

One reviewer said: "Perfectly cooked and served with a friendly smile."

Bessie's Village Bakery - Stockton Heath

Pies of the week never fail to impress as well as a range of sausage rolls and cakes. 

One reviewer said: "They have such awesome fillings."

Sextons Bakery - Lymm

Daily specials always prove popular at this bakery. 

One reviewer said: "Great food and very helpful staff."

Kenyon Hall Farm - Croft 

This farm shop has customers coming back all year round. 

One reviewer said: "This place is a hidden gem. The farm shop is great, the food in the cafe is wonderful and the garden centre is outstanding."

UPDATED: We've also had lots of votes coming in for DD Thai, Room Forty and Bus Stop. 

You've got until midnight tonight, Friday, before the vote closes and we move on to a new category tomorrow morning.