Jamaican patty manufacturer flies flag for Birmingham in business excellence awards

Birmingham-based Jamaican patty manufacturer Island Delight has been named a finalist for the Lloyds Leading SME Business of The Year 2026 at their business excellence awards.

The family-owned firm is one of 11 businesses shortlisted in the category and joins a national field of almost 200 finalists across 20 categories.

The awards are headlined by Lloyds Bank, with ITV as media partner.

Wade Lyn (pictured), CEO of Island Delight, said: “Being named a finalist in the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards is a huge moment for our team.

“This recognition belongs to every one of our employees who gets our product to customers on a daily basis.

“We're proud to be flying the flag for Birmingham at Grosvenor House.”

Amanda Murphy, CEO of Lloyds Business and Commercial Banking, said: “Behind every successful business is a story of ambition, determination and innovation.

“Inspiring entrepreneurs backing themselves to succeed. That's exactly what the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards celebrates.

“Island Delight is bringing new ideas, investing in its community and helping drive growth in the UK.

“They represent the very best of British enterprise and we're incredibly proud to back them.”

Since 1988, the business has grown into one of the UK's leading manufacturers of authentic Jamaican patties supplying major retailers nationwide while creating skilled employment and investing in its local community.

Winners will be announced at a gala ceremony in London in front of 1,200 business leaders.

In keeping with the awards tradition, winners ring the opening bell at the London Stock Exchange and are celebrated at the programme's annual reception at the House of Commons.