Led by Michelin-trained pastry chef Cindy Kosmala, Hugo Lovage Patisserie specialises in handcrafted patisserie and desserts. Boasting its own shop in Burford, at the heart of the Cotswolds, the patisserie’s decadent range attracts locals and visitors all year round. Alongside taking away macarons, eclairs, bavarois, cheesecakes, and a breadth of other sweet treats, visitors can dine in for a sumptuous afternoon tea.
The judges were particularly impressed by Hugo Lovage Patisserie’s extensive range of handmade desserts, which are also sought-after by businesses in the region. As a high-end patisserie, its indulgent creations attract wholesale demand from cafés, hotels, and other businesses, showcasing the quality of her range which includes gluten free, vegan, and dairy free varieties too.