We unfortunately did not win the category we entered, but were lucky enough to be commended at this year”s Bromley Business Awards.

The Bromley Business Awards, now in their second year, are organised by South London Business, in association with Biggin Hill Airport, to showcase the best businesses in the borough.

More than 100 firms of all shapes and sizes entered this year across nine categories and the top category, Business of the Year, was selected from among the nine category winners.

Robert Walters, Business Development Manager at Biggin Hill Airport, the principal sponsor reminded nominees that everyone is a winner. He said: “It is awards like these that demonstrate to others in business that companies of all sizes can succeed, and those nominated tonight provide the inspiration to do so.

“The awards recognise the contribution of vibrant businesses also fighting to buck the economic trend and add value to our local area. I’d like to congratulate all business that entered. Each one is a success story in its own right, with valuable lessons we should all take on board.”

With news that the UK was out of recession, the Chairman of South London Business, Sir Bob Scott, reminded the audience that tough times are still ahead but he said, “it is the business community and companies in this room that will lead us out of this extraordinary difficulty.”

Also referring to economic news, Councillor and Bromley Mayor, Michael Turner, said: “The awards are an opportunity to celebrate the best businesses in Bromley and it seems quite appropriate that we’re holding these awards this evening because we’ve heard that we’ve come out of recession.”

The awards were free to enter and open to businesses of all sizes. Companies could nominate themselves, as well as their customers or the general public. A judging panel selected the winners for each category and the overall winner, the Business of the Year.

We have just got back from an amazing morning spent with the team at Heart Radio Kent including their breakfast presenters Charlie O”Brien and James Hemming as well as producer Matt!

Of course we couldn”t arrive without bringing Catering Heaven treats! We decided upon our popular chocolate cupcakes with a casino jameshallison vanilla buttercream and red fondant hearts and Union Jack flags.  The hearts were of course to represent Heart Radio and the Union Jacks were to represent their 2012 Challenge party – casino you can find out more details about the 2012 challenge here.

James and Charlie were kind enough to mention Catering Heaven on the radio and the cupcakes we had made for them – they certainly enjoyed tucking into them!

Check out some images from our visit in the gallery below!