A TEIFI caterer has been named the best in the UK after bagging a national award.

Stephanie Hand, from Newcastle Emlyn, runs Winnie’s Catering, which has been named The Great British Wedding Caterer of the Year 2022.

“It’s such an honour for someone to entrust you to cater for their special day,” she said. “The venues I get to see are always stunning!”

Mrs Hand was delighted to win the award. She said: “To win The Great British Wedding Caterer of 2022 has without a doubt blown my mind! I feel overjoyed and humbled.

“To be nominated was such an achievement for me and then to actually go ahead and bring the award home for Wales is just incredible!

"I have a lot of people to thank for being where I am today, from the incredible customers, my family and friends for the support and holding everything together and to my awesome and hardworking staff!

“I work with some absolutely stunning venues in Wales and have formed lifelong friendships with some of these incredibly hard working people.

“I’ve had emails from couples that have seen the award to congratulate me. It’s lovely to know they will always remember me.”

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Catering seemed to be an obvious choice for Mrs Hand who comes from a family of chefs, with four generations working in the profession.

She began in the kitchen at around 10 years old, helping grandmother Winnie – who her business is named after – and worked weddings from a young age.

The family tradition of helping in the kitchen is also continuing, with Mrs Hand’s daughters and her husband Wayne lending a hand.

Mrs Hand is now hoping to continue where she left off, priding herself on the personal touch her small team gives.

Mrs Hand is also up for another award in next month’s Welsh Wedding Awards.