A FAMILY-run bakery in Chipping Sodbury has been honoured for its excellence at a special award ceremony.

Hobbs House Bakery, which is based in the town, with a shop on the high street and the bakery on Hatters Lane, was named winner of the Retail Excellence award at the Cotswold Life Family Business Awards

Accepting the award at a special lunch at Tewkesbury Park Hotel was a team from the bakery including Henry Herbert, Hobbs House retail director and one half of the Fabulous Baker Brothers.

He said: “It’s a real honour to be recognised for this award but my role is just to allow the team to fulfil their potential.

“The success really comes down to having that really great team, who on a daily basis keep the shops alive, fresh and great places to both work and shop.”

Nicky Godding, Cotswold Life business editor, said: “Family run companies are at the forefront of the local economy and we are proud to be celebrating the huge and unique contribution they make to the Cotswold economy.”