Reeve the baker have been crowned best UK Craft Bakery 2019 at the Baking Industry Awards, which took place on Wednesday 4th September in London. The awards are the most prestigious event in the UK bakery calendar and provide a magnificent stage for acknowledging the skills and achievements of individuals and businesses operating in the bakery industry.
Reeve the baker were finalist in two categories:
- The Craft Bakery Business Award
- Speciality Bread Product of the Year, in which it entered its New Forest Wild Garlic & Emmental Sourdough.
After successfully winning the title of Best Craft Bakery for the South West, Reeve the baker was then announced as overall winners beating six bakeries to the title.
“It is with great pride that we have been awarded the title of Best Craft Bakery,” said Gary Reeve, managing director. “We have a simple philosophy, which is to honour the traditions of craft baking, using the best ingredients, to produce the best possible products. Our customers are wonderfully loyal and this award recognises their support over the years. It is great to know that our products are being recognised at such a high level."
In 1952, Harold Reeve’s passion for craft baking laid the foundations for Reeve the baker’s continuing pursuit of excellence. Three generations on, it now has 12 shops and tea rooms across the south west of England. For more information visit www.reevethebaker.co.uk or follow them on social media.