The June edition of olive has tipped the owner and landlord of the Red Lion Inn, Stathern, in the Vale of Belvoir, Marcus Welford, as best up-and-coming pub landlord 2009. Marcus has been singled out as part of a feature highlighting the rising stars of Britain’s thriving food and drink scene – including the most exciting new chefs, winemakers and entrepreneurs.
The feature showcases 21 people olive magazine rates as rising stars in the world of British food and drink, ranging from the best British pub landlord, to fishmongers and chocolate–makers. The June issue is already out if you want to read about the others who have been shortlisted.