The team at British Garden Centres is celebrating after winning the Catering Group of the Year award in a national trade magazine.

With over 65 stores in its portfolio and 61 of these each running a catering offering, British Garden Centres has become a major player in the restaurant industry. The group's commitment to high-quality food and excellent customer service has been instrumental in its success and growth since the business started in 1987.

Ricky Towers, Group Restaurant Director at British Garden Centres said: “We’re delighted to be named Catering Group of the Year by Garden Centre Catering magazine.  This award is a tribute to the hard work and dedication of our teams across our 60+ stores. As a family-run business, we’re committed to providing exceptional dining experiences at our centres in the communities we serve. It’s an honour to be recognised for our efforts.”

The judges at Garden Centre Catering said: “A huge congratulations to all four winners. The judging generally placed an emphasis, obviously, on the food offer, while also looking for originality, innovation and being prepared to go the extra mile to deliver for their customers. Also valued was being able to demonstrate that they had managed to achieve results in this extremely competitive marketplace.”