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Bakery Cafe of the Year Award
Baked on site, gone by lunchtime.
About this category
This award recognises a bakery cafe where bread, pastries and cakes baked on the premises are served alongside great drinks. Judges look for baking quality, the range, freshness and the cafe experience.
Eligibility
Open to UK bakeries with a cafe or seating area that bake on site.
Judging criteria
- Baking quality
- Range and freshness
- Drinks
- Customer experience
- Waste management
Qualitative criteria
- Real baking
- Done with skill
Metrics
- Range baked daily
- Sell through
- Waste
- Reviews and repeat custom
Additional criteria
Entries should include a short description of the cafe or business, photographs of the space, food or drink where helpful, supporting figures such as covers, average spend, growth or reviews, and, where possible, comments from customers. Figures can be given as ranges and nothing in an entry is shared beyond the judging panel. Judges consider the size and setting of every business, so a single counter kiosk competes on equal terms with a busy high street cafe or a small group.
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