Local Business Named Finalist in Yorkshire & Humberside Family Business Awards 2024

Side Oven Bakery, local family-owned business, has been announced as a finalist in the Food & Drink category of the prestigious Yorkshire & Humberside Family Business Awards 2024.

The competition was fierce this year, with a record number of family businesses from across the region entering the awards. Side Oven stood out among the strong contenders, securing a place as a finalist.

The awards ceremony will take place on Friday, November 22, 2024, at The Royal Armouries in Leeds. The event will be hosted by Dave Clarkson and Sue Howorth of The Family Business Community, alongside renowned food and drink writer and presenter, Nigel Barden.

Jessica Ledger Director at the Side Oven commented: ‘We are delighted to have reached the finalist stage of these prestigious awards – it is a great honour to be named amongst so many other superb family businesses’

Co-founder and Director of The Family Business Community, Sue Howorth, commented: “The quality of this year’s entries made the judges’ decisions extremely challenging. The finalists should be incredibly proud of their achievements. We’re looking forward to celebrating with all the family businesses in our region."

Dave Clarkson, co-director, added: “We are thrilled by the level of commitment and attention to detail shown by all the applicants. The strength and diversity of the entries have truly impressed us."

Joel Topham from AAB in Leeds, who hosted the Judging Day, also shared his thoughts: “The calibre of applications has been outstanding, and it’s clear that family businesses in our region are both proud and forward-thinking. Many of the entries showcased innovation and a progressive mindset.”

Finalists will soon receive a visit from a specially selected panel of judges, who will assess the businesses before making their final decisions. The winners will be announced at a vibrant awards celebration on Friday, November 22nd, 2024.

About the Side Oven:  

Situated on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds near Driffield, Carr House Farm is the home of the Side Oven Bakery, and the farm is where the Sellers family have lived and worked for 6 generations. 

A wide range of cereals are grown on the Organic farm which following harvest are taken to the mill house where they are milled into flour using a traditional stone ground mill.

The bakery makes a wide range of award winning organic products including breakfast cereals, breadmixes, fruit loaves, oatcakes and much more. 

The family also farms organic soft fruit orchards including apple, blackcurrant and elderflower. These are used to produce our award winning range of Apple Juice and Fruit Cordials which are all handpicked and pressed/infused on the farm in our juicery. 

For more information please visit https://www.sideoven.com or email bakery@sideoven.com