Lisa Osman and the team at All Hallows’ Farmhouse – AGA Approved Cookery School, are celebrating having won GOLD in the Experience Category of the prestigious Dorset Tourism Awards on 10 February 2022. They faced competition from hundreds of other top venues across the county.
Tourism businesses are invited to apply and be considered for this award then shortlisted before a visit takes place by mystery judges. Finally an expert panel meet to discuss who will receive these coveted accolades.
Judges praised All Hallows’ Farmhouse for their inventive cookery classes. Lisa says “We are totally overwhelmed to achieve GOLD. The Experience Category was very strong indeed, with every finalist this year, having received an award in previous years.
Chair of the judges’ panel, Professor Peter Jones commented, ‘over the past two years the tourism industry has experienced the very lows of lockdown and the highs of the demands for staycations, all in the same year! What this year’s judging has shown is how resilient, creative and innovative Dorset tourism businesses have been to survive. As this year’s winners have shown they are working exceptionally hard to overcome any setbacks and to showcase the excellence that Dorset tourism offers all of its visitors.’
On learning the exciting news that All Hallows’ Farmhouse Cookery School achieved this recognition, the response from visiting tutors and guests has been very positive, ‘All Hallows’ Farmhouse is a haven of peace, calm, warm welcomes and wonderful food. The fact that you can learn whilst staying there is even better. Lisa Osman is an outstanding host and teacher. I couldn’t recommend it more highly’ said Karen Barnes, editor of delicious.
Established by Lisa Osman in 2013, All Hallows Cookery School is a unique place to learn, cook and stay within the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guests can choose a full day class or opt for a residential course to hone their cookery skills as well as learn how to make the most of their AGA cooker.