East Staffordshire businesses celebrate success at tourism and food awards
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 14 March.
Over 300 guests saw a whole host of local businesses collect awards, which included three 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:
