STAFF at Ludlow Food centre are celebrating after receiving an accolade as one of the best in the country at what it does.

Bromfield based Ludlow Food Centre was awarded the title as the best farm shop in the Midlands at the BBC Good Food Show.

As well as winning the title of the Midlands’ best deli or farm shop 2014, the Food Centre will receive a free stand to promote its business to thousands of food lovers at the BBC Good Food Show Winter that runs at the National Exhibition Centre from Thursday November 27 until the end of the month.

The Food Centre has a butchery, a bakery, a deli and units where artisan producers, including cheese makers and coffee roasters, are producing in front of customers’ eyes.

Judges were impressed with 80% of their food coming from the local area. They also noted a loyalty scheme rewarding customers, with regular events involving the community.

By employing more than 80 people The Food Centre makes a significant contribution to the economy of south Shropshire.

"Once again during the search for the Midlands' Best Deli or Farm Shop we've uncovered some incredible food shops, from a traditional high street deli to chicken shed turned farm shop, customers have nominated their favourite local food destinations across the Midlands,” said Barney Desmazery, editor of BBC Good Food.

“I'm really impressed with the Ludlow Food Centre and am sure food lovers from across the Midlands will agree that they are worthy winners of the Midlands' Best Deli or Farm Shop title."