Midlands Food & Drink Awards 2022

The finalists for the Midlands Food, Drink and Hospitality Awards 2022 have been announced – and there’s plenty for Sutton Coldfield to cheer about, out of the 28 categories Sutton is featured in

People can vote now for their favourites by visiting www.mfdhawards.co.uk. Voting closes on June 12 and the winners will be announced at a ceremony at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on July 4.

Here are the categories and establishments for the Sutton Coldfield

Afternoon Tea Establishment of the Year

The Belfry Hotel & Resort in Sutton Coldfield

Bar/Restaurant Manager of the Year

Jennifer Burton – The Belfry

Gastro Pub of the Year

Butlers Arms in Sutton Coldfield

General Manager of the Year

Rebecca Giles – Butlers Arms

Hotel Bar of the Year

Brabazon Bar – The Belfry Hotel

Oriental Restaurant of the Year

Sushido in Sutton Coldfield

South Asian Restaurant of the Year

Panache in Sutton Coldfield

Vegetarian – Vegan Restaurant of the Year

Cracked Pepper in Sutton Coldfield

For full list of finalists click the link https://www.mfdhawards.co.uk

Sutton Born Chefs New Restaurant

Found in an unused workshop above his family’s jewellery shopping Lichfield Tom Shepherds new restaurant “Upstairs won a prestigious Michelin Star this week. For the full story click the link below 👇

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/hidden-michelin-star-restaurant-above-23122408?fbclid=IwAR2flEX1TEVGfb-8VtRhIhS6_qgx83zw0RPq_SpsuknalgtNxZ7kJV3JsII

The Inkwell at Lichfield Grand Opening

The Inkwell at Lichfield officially opens its doors this week unveiling a brand-new look and feel and reinvigorated menu. After a series of soft launches, where the team served up tasty new dishes and cocktails from its refreshed menu, the pub is now open to the local community of Lichfield. The Inkwell at Lichfield celebrated with a launch party (25 November) yesterday evening, including a pop-up bar and live music session, complete with delicious canapés and drinks ahead of the official opening today, 26 November. The country pub hosted an exclusive VIP event (24 November) where local media and influencers had the opportunity to sample the new menu and enjoy an authentic pub experience.

Sally & Richard Hammond, General Managers at The Inkwell at Lichfield, said: “We’re delighted to see people reuniting and socialising at the Inkwell at Lichfield. Our team has worked incredibly hard to ensure our soft launches ran smoothly – we’re very pleased by the turn out and the feedback we’ve received so far and can’t wait for everyone to come down and experience the new setting and menu for themselves.”