Hatch has been named the winner of the Food and Drink category of this year’s Retailer of the Year competition.

The cafe, in The Maltings, was presented with the award by Councillor Melvyn Teare.

Last year the Food and Drink prize went to Buongiorno Italia.

Staff at the cafe managed to beat off competition from the other nominated food and drink establishments, which were Dixie’s Cupcakery, A&C Meats, Buongiorno Italia and Tomoka Spirits Boutique.

The category is sponsored by the Federation of Small Businesses.