The Bildeston Crown wins “Taste of England Award”
Head Chef Chris Lee and owner/farmer James Buckle picked up the award for “Taste of England” at October’s black tie dinner award ceremony at The West Wing at Ickworth, near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
The awards celebrate the best of English tourism – and are known throughout the industry as the ‘Oscars’ of tourism. The winners go through to the national tourism awards.
“Food is what The Bildeston Crown is all about,” says Chris “And how many hotels or restaurants can say that have their very own farm just down the road providing the very best lamb and fantastic red poll beef. Now that is using local food!”
James Buckle is also delighted with the win: “When I bought the Bildeston Crown almost six years ago, I did indeed have this “field to plate” vision. I have huge admiration for Chris and his team and I truly believe that he can also achieve his dream which is to bring the first Michelin star to Suffolk”
This is the second consecutive EET win for The Bildeston Crown. Last year it won the “Best Small Hotel” category.
Link: http://www.eet.org.uk/TemplateView.aspx?sec_id=2862&art_id=7281
