The owner of a Marlborough restaurant has been named as one of the '100 Best Large Companies To Work For' in the UK.

The Rick Stein Group was awarded the title by Best Companies, an independent authority on UK workplace culture and employee engagement.

The owner of Rick Stein, Marlborough, ranked 80th in the 2024 list, which surveys both employees and management to gauge workplace engagement.

The group was also placed 15th in the Leisure and Hospitality sector, and 30th in the South-West Regional lists.

The Rick Stein Group, founded in 1975 by Rick and Jill Stein, is run by the couple and their three sons, Charlie, Jack, and Ed Stein.

Director Charlie Stein said: "We’re honoured to receive a spot in this year’s 100 Best Companies To Work For list.

"Ever since my parents started the business in 1975, our goal has been to make everyone feel valued and part of a strong team.

"Our amazing employees help make the Rick Stein business what it is today - I’d like to thank the entire team for their support and for making Stein’s one of the best places to work in the UK."

The Rick Stein Group employs 650 people across 10 restaurants, a pub, a cookery school, guest rooms, shops, and an online fishmongers.