05/11/2025
By Eck, In't Yorkshire Grand!
I attended the Deliciously Yorkshire awards last night in Harrogate. Really great event, shouting loudly about the amazing companies and people who work it the hospitality, entertainment, food supply and production in Yorkshire.
As an Honorary Yorkshireman (only been here 11 years). It lifts my spirits to see such a diverse array of companies and people making such a massive impact not only Yorkshire but nationally and internationally.
We sat on one of the sponsors tables Verner Wheelock Associates. They were great hosts and it was a real pleasure to see owner and director Alison Wheelock at the event, along with Claire Lennon also from VWA.
I went with my amazing wife Sarah McCaughan, and her business partner Richard Wood from Coffee Care. Who narrowly missed out on an award last night. I'm sure they will win next year, because they are amazing.
However, we were not disappointed! We were also with Bruce Elsworth owner and founder of Elsworth at the Mill who won "Best use of Local Food on a Menu" Cracking effort and well deserved. His wife Rebecca Elsworth couldn't be there, but top chef Daniel Sadler was also in attendance.
I was sitting on a table of people who have started and run companies that support the local economy, create employment, and bring excellent goods and services to the people they serve. They all do this a passion and drive that is inspiring. Made me feel proud to be almost a Yorkshireman.
Thanks again to VWA, and well done to Elsworth at the Mill, and Coffee Care, you are all just brilliant!