Regency Purchasing Group was delighted to attend the annual tradeshow hosted by National Farm Attractions Network (NFAN), joining businesses and industry leaders from across the UK’s thriving farm park and rural attractions sector.

Representing nearly 300 members, NFAN champions farm and rural attractions that deliver outstanding visitor experiences, providing a vital platform for collaboration, innovation, and shared success across the industry.

The event culminated in the prestigious NFAN Awards, renowned for celebrating excellence across the sector. Held on 28 January 28 2026, at ICC Wales, the evening brought together the very best operators, teams, and suppliers from across the country.

Regency was proud to sponsor the Food and Beverage Award at this year’s ceremony, awarded to Hockerhill Adventure Playbarn in Staffordshire.

For more than a decade, we have had the privilege of working alongside NFAN and its members, witnessing first-hand how food and drink has evolved from a perceived operational challenge into a powerful driver of secondary spend, repeat visits, and long-term customer loyalty.

The Food and Beverage Award represents more than individual success. It recognises the leadership, innovation, and commitment that elevate standards across the wider farm attraction community. By celebrating excellence, the award helps to inspire progress and provides a benchmark for others to strive towards. Supporting initiatives that raise standards across the industry remains an important part of Regency’s ongoing commitment to the sector.

Regency’s involvement in the event was made even more special as long-standing member Bocketts Farm Park enjoyed outstanding success on the night. The Surrey-based attraction received multiple accolades, including Large Farm Park of the Year, the Sustainability Award, and Best Retail. Team member Alfie Crooks was also recognised with a Shining Star Award, while the park was Highly Commended for Best Digital Presence — a reflection of excellence across both guest experience and operational delivery.

As one of the UK’s leading farm attractions, welcoming over 280,000 visitors annually, Bocketts Farm Park continues to strengthen its food and beverage operation through its partnership with Regency Purchasing Group. Regency’s procurement expertise has supported the park in streamlining costs, enhancing menu quality, and introducing new concepts such as the hugely popular Greedy Goat Pizzas, ensuring the offer remains fresh, commercially strong, and aligned with industry trends.

Lily Highgate, Operations Manager at Bocketts Farm Park, commented on the partnership:

“Regency’s procurement expertise continues to play a valuable role in supporting Bocketts Farm Park’s growth, helping maintain strong commercial performance while ensuring visitors enjoy high-quality, memorable food experiences.”

Sian Collins, New Business Director at Regency Purchasing Group, reflected on the organisation’s long-standing relationship with NFAN and its members:

“At Regency Purchasing, we support attractions through an operational lens — reducing costs without compromising quality, working closely with our supply partners, and assisting with food concepts that are simple, low-skill, and consistent in performance.

Over the years, we’ve seen our members raise standards year after year, improving visitor satisfaction and profitability alike.

On behalf of everyone at Regency, we would like to sincerely thank our existing members for your trust, collaboration, and partnership over the past decade. And to those considering joining us, we very much look forward to welcoming you.”

We extend our congratulations to all finalists and winners at this year’s NFAN Awards and look forward to continuing our work with the network and its members to drive innovation, quality, and commercial success across the farm and rural attractions industry.