08/05/2026
We’re incredibly proud to share that our General Manager, Tom Sparkes, has been shortlisted for Hospitality Hero of the Year in the Velvet Food & Drink Awards 2026!
Tom is a huge part of what makes The White Horse Inn what it is today. His passion for hospitality, dedication to customer experience and commitment to supporting the future of the industry are recognised not only within our team, but across the wider hospitality sector.
Alongside leading the team here at The White Horse Inn, Tom has worked closely with organisations including Futures For All, Chef Whites at Suffolk New College, and Cambridge Regional College, helping to provide work experience opportunities, demonstrations and industry insight for young people looking to enter hospitality.
We’re delighted to see his hard work and enthusiasm recognised with this shortlist nomination; a very well deserved achievement.
Congratulations Tom, and good luck from all of us at The White Horse Inn for the final!
Velvet Magazine