Cross Kitchen in Emsworth nominated for 'Best Cafe' in Muddy Stilettos Awards 2024

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A hidden gem tucked away in the heart of Emsworth has been nominated by its customers for the 'best cafe' award.

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Cross Kitchen in Emsworth has been nominated for the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2024. The bistro cafe won the award for the 'best cafe' category last year and they are hoping to take home the title for the second year in a row.Cross Kitchen in Emsworth has been nominated for the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2024. The bistro cafe won the award for the 'best cafe' category last year and they are hoping to take home the title for the second year in a row.
Cross Kitchen in Emsworth has been nominated for the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2024. The bistro cafe won the award for the 'best cafe' category last year and they are hoping to take home the title for the second year in a row. | Sophie Lewis

The Muddy Stilettos Awards 2024 highlights some of the best independent lifestyle businesses across 28 counties in the UK with the aim of shining a torch on upcoming talent amongst multiple industries. The awards have multiple categories including 'best cafe', 'best bar', 'best boutique stay', 'best destination pub' and much more and customers are in charge of nominating their favourite venues. Nominations will be open between February 20 until March 14 and there will be two lots of finals - one for regional awards and one for nationals.

Cross Kitchen is owned by Gemma and Steve Cross and a team of dedicated staff who have been delighted to find out that their hard work has paid off once again.

Gemma said: "It is unbelievable to be honest. We didn't think we would be in for a second year running so teh fact that we are in the for a chance of winning - just to be nominated is brilliant.

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"Customers nominate and then we got a message from Muddy Stilettos.

"When Muddy Stilettos messagedd us we were blown away because we didn't expect it."

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Gemma added: "Unbelievable, completely unbelievable. To win last year was amazing, we were on cloud nine. We were up against brilliant competition so event to get into the final was amazing so to win again this year would be fantastic."

Gemma has described the eatery as a 'bistro cafe with a twist' and she said that it is nice for the staff to be recognised by the customers.

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