14-05-2025
Kendal's Lakes Sandwiches sees success at consecutive awards events
A Kendal-based sandwich business saw success at two award ceremonies on consecutive nights in London and then Liverpool.
Lakes Sandwiches was praised at the capital's Sandwich & Food to Go Designer of the Year (Sammies) event, and then, twenty-four hours later, it was named in five categories at the North West Family Business Awards.
Directors Mel and Scott Walmsley said that while winning would have been "beyond fantastic," their "number one prize" had already been obtained shortly before the events took place.
Mel and Scott Walmsley (Image: Supplied)
Mel said: "Scott has been battling with cancer for nine months, which meant our incredible team of 12 had to upskill and cover for him during some very difficult periods of treatment.
"The news that surgery and radiotherapy had been successful, with Scott receiving an all-clear a couple of weeks ago, was our greatest wish granted.
"Even to be nominated for the highest honours at this time meant everything.
The Lakes Sandwiches team at the North West Family Business Awards (Image: Supplied)
"When we were singled out for praise time and again at the ceremonies, where leading chef Theo Randall was one of the London judges, we knew just being up there was something truly amazing.
"We have continued to thrive and grow despite the huge hurdles, and being finalists of such prestigious competitions allows us to shout louder and further, opening doors to new opportunities."
She added: "Our values are based on people, place, and purpose.
"We are totally local.
"Ingredients are Cumbrian-sourced, and we absolutely support our farmers and local producers, as well as communities and the local economy.
Lakes Sandwiches (Image: Supplied)
"These successes show we are doing something right, and we thank everyone who voted for us from the bottom of our hearts.
"We are now celebrating some momentous milestones in our growth journey - watch this space for the next chapter."
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