Braintree restaurant receives five-star food and hygiene rating

Family-run business Sconch Tea Rooms, owned by Hugh and Sam Conway, who took over the craft centre's restaurant in 2020 and fully renovated the inside of the 17th-Century barn, received a five-star food and hygiene rating after an inspection. 

Hit - Sconch Burger served at five-star rated tea room (Image: Sconch Yarn Shop and Tea Rooms)

The owners moved their existing yard shop to the site, converting the space at Blake House Craft Centre into a friendly and welcoming craft shop and tea room, which has become a regular meeting place for crafters, bikers and cyclists.

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Sam said: "We are immensely proud here at Sconch Tea Rooms for retaining our five stars food and hygiene rating.

"We love what we do, and love serving both our regulars and those visiting us for the first time at the craft centre.

"We take great pride in our food, making most dishes from scratch, using local companies for the best ingredients.Locally sourced - Newly available gins made in Essex (Image: Sconch Yarn Shop and Tea Rooms)

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"We've also just started serving gin and tonics, using another local company, the Essex Spirit Company, who are based in Chelmsford.

"Whether coming for full afternoon tea, brunch, lunch or just coffee and cake, our amazing team is here to serve you with the freshest ingredients and a welcoming smile.Delicious - Goats Cheese and Walnut Salad (Image: Sconch Yarn Shop and Tea Rooms)

For more information, visit sconch.com or sconchtearooms.com.