A magical York company has won three top awards.
The Potions Cauldron Group is celebrating big wins at three different award ceremonies.
Co-founders Ben Fry and Phil Pinder picked up the Retail Entrepreneur of the Year for North East, Yorkshire and The Humber at The Great British Entrepreneur Awards in London at the end of November.
The next award was at the UK Fast Growth Awards in London, where the group won the Fastest Growing Food and Drink Firm in the North.
And the magical mini golf attraction The Hole in Wand York won the Kid’s First Award at The Yorkshire Post Tourism Awards last week in Leeds.
The Potions Cauldron Group was created in October 2018, with the opening of The Potions Cauldron in the Shambles.
Ben Fry, chief enchantment officer and co-founder, said, “We welcome thousands of visitors each week across our magical mini golf locations and shops as well as suppling other retailers. Our team of wizards truly make the potions magical with everyone they encounter – the awards are a huge team celebration!”
The drinks company supply hundreds of UK retailers including HMV and Hamleys, as well as outlets in the US and Middle East.
Phil Pinder, director of wizardry and co-founder, added, “2018 seems a long time ago. With over 70 staff and nine venues it’s great that the company is being recognised still six years later on both a local and national platform for everyone’s achievements and entrepreneurial spirit.”
The Potions Cauldron Group are also shortlisted for two awards at the Visit York awards, taking place in March 2025 – here they hope to retain the title of ‘Retailer of the Year’ for The Potions Cauldron and also be crowned ‘Independent Business of the Year’ for The Potions Cauldron Group.
Find out more about The Potions Cauldron and The Hole in Wand.