The crème-de-la-crème of Staffordshire tourism and hospitality were crowned at this year’s Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism and Good Food Awards, held at The National Memorial Arboretum, on Thursday 14th March.
Over 300 guests saw a whole host of local businesses collect awards, which included 3 titles for East Staffordshire, with Hoar Cross Hall collecting Hotel of the Year, The Duncombe Arms claiming Pub of the Year and Nelson’s Distillery and Gin School winning Experience of the Year.
There was also a special award for Outstanding Contribution to Tourism in Staffordshire presented to The Evans Family, owners of Denstone Hall Café & Farm Shop, near Uttoxeter, in recognition of their unwavering commitment to protecting the environment and supporting local food & drink producers.
Cllr Paul Walker, Cabinet Member for Tourism and Cultural Development, said: “I was blown away by the excellent quality of tourism and hospitality that was on display at this year’s Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism and Good Food Awards. All three of East Staffordshire’s winners should be extremely proud of themselves and this incredible achievement.”
Here's the complete list of East Staffordshire winners:
Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Award, sponsored by Staffordshire University
Hoar Cross Hall – Joint BRONZE
Experience of the Year, sponsored by Staffordshire University
Gin Still Experience, Nelson’s Distillery & School – GOLD
Photography Workshop, Chappers Photography, near Abbots Bromley – HIGHLY COMMENDED
Food & Drink Retailer or Farm Shop of the Year
Denstone Hall Farm Shop, near Uttoxeter – SILVER
Independent Restaurant of the Year, sponsored by Stephensons Catering Supplies
Hoar Cross Hall – Joint BRONZE
Dovecliff Hall Hotel, near Burton upon Trent – HIGHLY COMMENDED
Large Hotel of the Year, sponsored by Service Science
Hoar Cross Hall – GOLD
New Tourism Business of the Year, sponsored by Staffordshire County Council
The Boat House Kitchen & Bakery by Pom’s, Barton Marina – SILVER
Pub of the Year
The Duncombe Arms, Ellastone – GOLD
Small Hotel of the Year, sponsored by Stephensons Catering Supplies
Walnut House, The Duncombe Arms, Ellastone – GOLD
Dovecliff Hall Hotel, near Burton upon Trent – SILVER
Tea Room & Coffee Shop of the Year
Denstone Hall Café, near Uttoxeter – Joint BRONZE
Unsung Hero Award, sponsored by Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group
Lea Sherratt, Dovecliff Hall Hotel, near Burton upon Trent – BRONZE
For a complete guide to all the winners, visit: https://discovereaststaffordshire.com/tourism-award-winners-announced-at-glittering-event/