Two Wiltshire businesses have won big at a prestigious food and drink awards.

The Taste of the West Awards handed out prizes to dozens of food and drink retailers and venues across the region at a ceremony in Devon on Tuesday, November 12.

Among the winners were Wiltshire brands Hollychocs, based at Poulshot Lodge Farm near Devizes, and Cherry Lodge Farm in Shrewton.

Hollychocs, established by former Cadbury employee Holly Garner in 2019, triumphed in the Champion Sweet Bakery category for its triple chocolate brookie.

Meanwhile Cherry Lodge Farm was victorious in Champion Meat and Poultry thanks to its longhorn beef brisket.

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The award means back-to-back success for Hollychocs, which opened a cafe, shop, and studio last year, after the firm won Champion Chocolate at the 2023 ceremony.

The Taste of the West has now been running for over 30 years and aims to reward the very best food and drink from across the south west.

Chief executive John Sheaves said: “To see so many businesses represented in one room from our sector makes me feel incredibly proud of what this industry has achieved in recent years.

“This was the largest gathering to date in the history of the programme and our sincere congratulations go to all the finalists and overall champion winners.”