Bakery rises to the challenge to scoop national family business award
Published On Tuesday 29 Jun 2021 by Sticky Beak
See Recent News Articles
A Derbyshire-based bakery has won an award which celebrates the best family businesses across the UK.
Stacey’s Bakery was praised for its family values, traditional recipes and commitment to the community during the pandemic when it triumphed in the best food and drink category in the Family Business United awards.
The company beat ten other entrants from around Britain in the sector award. The ceremony was held online.
Stacey's Bakery, which has branches in Ilkeston’s South Street and Bath Street, as well as Eastwood and Heanor, bakes everything by hand to recipes that have been in the family since the early 1900s.
Managing director, David Stacey said he was delighted his family business has been recognised.
He said: “This is wonderful and an honour to receive this award – for my family and the workforce – and especially after the year we have all had.
“When Covid struck, we were proud to stay committed to our community by staying open and increasing production threefold by baking bread to ensure our customers had this staple food when the supermarkets ran out.
“We made sure the elderly and vulnerable were supplied with bread with our new home delivery service and celebrated our Covid-19 heroes with a competition to win cakes.
“Our gingerbread dough for beleaguered parents struggling with home- schooling was a big hit.
“Our PR firm Poppy-PR entered us for these awards as a surprise, and it was the icing on the cake to actually win!"
Family Business United founder and awards organiser Paul Andrews said everything shouted ‘family’ about Stacey’s.
He said: “The last few years have been tough for businesses and Stacey’s Bakery has really risen to the challenge.
“The judges loved that Stacey's Bakery use traditional recipes with an innovative and modern twist and have gone above and beyond during the pandemic.
“Family is at the heart of what they do and they beat some fantastic companies to win.
“Recognising family values is why we set up the awards.
“Family businesses are the backbone of the UK economy and these awards celebrate their contribution in terms of jobs provided, income generated and wealth created, not to forget the positive impact they have as a force for good in the communities in which they are based.”
For more information, visit www.staceys-bakery.co.uk.
| Relaunch party marks expansion milestone for New Era Square success story Panenka Bar & Grill has just unveiled its brand-new look at a glitzy VIP launch party. Guests from the worlds of media, sport and entertainment raised a glass to Read The Article | |
| Every Pud Counts: Longbow Venues Donates £1 From Desserts To Local & National Charities Longbow Venues is highlighting the impact of its £1 dessert donation initiative, which turns every pudding served across its Peak District Read The Article | |
| Losehill House: Unique Luxury Peak District Hotel Marks 111 Years With Refreshed Branding Losehill House Hotel, a unique luxury four-star boutique retreat nestled in the heart of the Peak District's Hope Valley, is celebrating its 111th Read The Article | |
| Families Are Bringing Children To Fine Dining - And Losehill House Hotel Is Leading The Way Fine dining is no longer reserved for adults. Across the UK and overseas, chefs and restaurateurs are noticing the same shift: families Read The Article | |
| The Peak District's Spookiest Walk: Haunted Heritage at The Cupola this Halloween This Halloween, visitors are invited to step into the Peak District's darkest tales with eerie twilight walks through Stoney Middleton Read The Article | |
| Longbow Venues Launches 'My Longbow' App, Among The First Multi-Venue Loyalty Apps In Peak District Members earn points on food and drink, enjoy birthday bubbles, monthly treats and exclusive venue offers across Derbyshire Read The Article | |
| 12000 Steaks, Triple-Cooked Chips, and a 'Disgraceful' Amount of Butter Between them, two Derbyshire restaurants serve more than 12,000 steaks every year - and now, for the first time, their Executive Chef is lifting the lid Read The Article | |
| The Cavendish Hotel at Baslow Wins AA Hotel of the Year Award The Cavendish Hotel at Baslow has been awarded the AA Hotel of the Year Award 2025 following a ceremony in London last night, with the inspectors commenting on how the Read The Article | |
| Longbow Venues Conquers Peak District Challenge, Raising £6k+ for Children's Hospital On Tuesday 2nd September, twenty five colleagues from independent Peak District hospitality business, Longbow Venues, laced up their Read The Article | |
| Soaring demand drives Panenka's expansion plan ahead of 2nd birthday One of Sheffield's most successful leisure destinations is marking the countdown to its second anniversary with a major new investment. Read The Article | |