Balham’s beloved Jefferson’s Ice Cream has been crowned Best Independent Hospitality Business at the 2025 Wandsworth Business Awards.
Held at the Clapham Grand, the ceremony celebrated both emerging and established businesses across the borough.
Jefferson’s co-founders, Celine and Christopher Thompson, were there to proudly accept the award.
Christopher said: “You can go somewhere with great food or a great product, but you can also have a bad experience.
“So, we were extremely passionate about having exceptional customer service. The two go hand in hand.”
Since opening in 2019, Jefferson’s has grown into a Wandsworth success story.
Today, it serves around 100,000 scoops of ice cream each year, runs a second location in Brixton which opened in 2022, and supplies its signature ice cream to hotels and restaurants across London.
While the business stands out for its commitment to using natural and organic ingredients, its strong focus on hospitality and team culture has played a central role in its rise.
Staff describe it as a rewarding place to work, something which helps shape the warm, welcoming experience which keeps locals coming back.
With demand soaring, Jefferson’s is setting the standard for small business success across south west London.
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