A WREXHAM company that has made more than 94,000 doughnuts has been shortlisted for a prestigious food award.
Set up in 2018 by James Duckers and Leigh Brigham, the Doughnutology van has been selling its handmade, indulgent treats in Wrexham, Flintshire and Cheshire.
James noticed a trend in fancy doughnuts in America and Ireland, and wanted to be the first to bring the concept to North Wales.
Doughnutology a local doughnut company based in Wrexham, that covers Wrexham, Flintshire and Chester has been nominated for a prestigious award by Food Awards Wales.
Along with baker Leigh, he set up the business in Summerhill.
James and Leigh bring out new doughnuts depending on the season, including Prosecco, gin and tonic, and salted caramel varieties.
Doughnutology, that covers Wrexham, Flintshire and Chester, has been nominated for a prestigious award by Food Awards Wales.
They have proved so popular, when the van calls at locations such as Flint town centre and Deeside Industrial Estate, that Doughnutology has been named as a finalist in the dessert category of the 6th Food Awards Wales 2022.
High Sherrif of Clwyd Stephanie Catherall with Doughnutology co-owner James Duckers and his son Jay Duckers.
James said: "We started off as a completely online company delivering to homes, but now we have a mobile shop which we take around the area.
"It's been really popular, we have grown year on year. We take it to workplaces and sell out almost every time.
"We are up to about 23 favours and we change them with the seasons.
"After three years of hard work its great to be nominated for an award that celebrates the whole of Wales."
Doughnutology a local doughnut company based in Wrexham, that covers Wrexham, Flintshire and Chester has been nominated for a prestigious award by Food Awards Wales.
Creative Oceanic, who organise the awards, said: "After a really tough few years, we hope that this announcement is the little bit of positivity that you and your business need right now."
The awards are a celebration of the masters that enhance the flavours in Wales.
Doughnutology a local doughnut company based in Wrexham, that covers Wrexham, Flintshire and Chester has been nominated for a prestigious award by Food Awards Wales.
The winners will be announced at a black-tie ceremony in Cardiff in early 2022.
A spokesperson for the awards said: “Wales offers a wide range of places that serve world cuisines. The finalists were voted for by the public for providing authentic recipes and unique dishes to their diners, creating memorable experiences for both residents and visitors."
Find out more about Doughnutology here
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