2017 National Winners

Back to Back Winners 2016/17 voted Britain’s Best Cafe

Press Release

Super Sausage’s stunning crown!

The national competition to find Britain’s Best Cafe came to an exciting conclusion this week when Super Sausage Cafe from Potterspury in Northants was once again revealed as the nation’s favourite cafe.

Back for its second year, the national competition organised by SIG Roofing and run with the help of its 120+ branches nationwide recognise the amazing food, service, hard work and efforts of local cafes across the UK. The 2017 competition has been a roaring success with over 500 cafes from across the UK competing to be voted as Britain’s Best Cafes and tens of thousands of public votes received.

Representatives from the cafes of the competitions 14 regional finalists gathered at the celebratory lunch held at London’s Chiswell Street Brewery on the 9th November to receive their awards from Andrew Wakelin, Managing Director of SIG Roofing, and find out who was to be crowned the National Winner.

During the celebration Andrew offered his thanks and congratulations to all those who played their part in the highly successful competition, which recognises and celebrates the role that the Great British cafe plays in helping the nation get through their working day - courtesy of the famous Bacon Buttie, legendary British Breakfast or a tasty lunch.

With all eyes fixed firmly on the envelope in the host’s hands, tension mounted as Andrew Wakelin announced the National Winner’s name. Cheers of applause resounded around the room as the triumphant team from Super Sausage Café, Potterspury, Northampton jumped up to accept their trophy and prize of a luxury, once-in-a-lifetime holiday, as the proud titleholder of Britain’s Best Cafe 2017.

Winning the award for the second consecutive year is reflective of Super Sausage Cafe’s popularity in their local community. The family run business is renowned for offering a warm and friendly service, quality homemade food and regularly hosting different motoring events.

Commenting on the success of Britain’s Best Cafe, SIG Roofing’s Marketing Manager, Janine Brady, paid tribute to the hundreds of cafes that entered and to their customers who have supported their favourite cafes throughout this popular competition.

Details of the Organiser and Sponsor

SIG Roofing is the UK’s largest merchant of roofing related products and services, supplying industry leading products whilst delivering a quality service to valued customers. Established for over 40 years – with branches throughout the UK from Inverness to Plymouth, the company is committed to supporting the industry with a wealth of roofing knowledge and experience.

SIG Roofing combines over 30 specialist roofing businesses to deliver unrivalled service, products and expertise under one trusted name, supplying products and services for Pitched and Flat Roofing and Industrial Roofing & Cladding.