2025 WINNERS

After an incredible number of entries detailing outstanding customer service and highlighting our retail and hospitality heroes in Hammersmith, we’ve chosen our three winners with an astonishing example taking the Gold prize…

Santander

Nominated staff: Brigid
Nominated by: Lynn

“Brigid has excellent customer care and is always very helpful and cheerful. In December she became a superhero when she performed CPR on a customer who had a heart attack and saved his life. We are all so proud of her.”

Nominated staff: Brigid
Nominated by: Jane

“Brigid saved a customer’s life last week by using CPR. I think that was exceptional customer care.”

Read more about our extraordinary winning story here.

Snappy Snaps, King Street

Nominated staff: the whole team
Nominated by: Wendy

“Each and every one of the team are so helpful, knowledgeable, polite and courteous taking time and patience whenever we’ve purchased anything from there. Even from a simple photocopy request to a large photo transfer, never has any of the team made me (and my husband) feel inadequate due to our inability with processing the digital information, whilst all with lovely smiles. We really cannot thank them enough.”

Tesco, Broadway Centre

Nominated staff: Richard
Nominated by: Rachel

“Richard at Tesco is so helpful to customers and always so happy and cheerful at work. I go in every day after work for my shopping. The team at Tesco are wonderful.”

Nominees
Baba G, Lyric Square

Nominated staff: unnamed
Nominated by: Chaitanya

“Always a pleasure being there, where warmth is not limited just to the shawarma grills.”

Bill’s, Hammersmith Grove

Nominated staff: Eliza and Danny
Nominated by: John

“Always greets me on arrival and finds me a table whatever time I turn up… I’d also call out Danny who is also spectacularly helpful, and who recommended Hammersmith BID.”

Boots, King Street

Nominated staff: unnamed
Nominated by: Grainne

“I was buying a present for a young relative and this chap went above and beyond with finding different make up alternatives and reading me instructions as I did not have my glasses with me. The items were supposed to be 3 for 2 but when I went to cashpoint this did not show, he then proceeded to take control and give me the offer. It really restored my faith in good customer service.”

Blue Cross, King Street

Nominated staff: the whole team
Nominated by: Emma

“They have always been very kind, supportive and caring to me and my cats when they need veterinary care.”

Borghi’s Cafe, Banim Street

Nominated staff: Tarek
Nominated by: Marco

“Best coffee and service ever.”

Caffe Nero, King Street

Nominated staff: Leo
Nominated by: Mina

“He is extremely polite and has the best customer service skills. Always smiling. On many occasions I have seen him help the elderly and vulnerable… He is one of a kind.”

Chicken Shop, King Street

Nominated staff: Sunny

Nominated by: Vivek

“Sunny greeted me with a warm smile and made me feel genuinely welcome. Even though the place was busy, he took the time to introduce me to the menu and patiently explained the different chicken options. Not only was the food delicious, but Sunny also checked on me midway through my meal to see if everything was to my liking. His friendly attitude and attentiveness turned a simple lunch into a memorable experience. I left feeling grateful for his help and excited to come back.”

Nominated staff: Sunny

Nominated by: Muhammad

“Whenever I visit chicken shop one of the staff name sunny help me a lot in ordering my food and he is very excellent in customer service and working hard to grow your business.”

Nominated staff: Sunny

Nominated by: Salman

“Lovely customer service every time we eat at the chicken shop.”

The Distillers, Fulham Palace Road

Nominated staff: Pratik, Alex, Rose, Chloe, the security guard and more members from the bar

Nominated by: Chaitanya

“What makes a pub/bar your local is the people in it. Having spent many key festive occasions at The Distillers, I can say that these people have always welcomed me with a warm smile and kept up with the spirit of the hospitality irrespective of how busy the bar gets.”

Doorsteps, Hammersmith Grove

Nominated staff: John

Nominated by: Chaitanya

“The way he remembers everyone’s order (literally everyone) and greets everyone graciously even at a rush hour is absolutely commendable.”

 

Duke of Hammersmith, Shepherd’s Bush Road

Nominated staff: the whole team

Nominated by: Sabina

“Absolutely loved my visit to The Duke of Hammersmith. The staff truly make this place special – the guys behind the bar were genuinely funny, incredibly helpful, and clearly very knowledgeable about the drinks they serve. They took the time to chat, give great recommendations, and made everyone feel welcome without being over the top. The atmosphere was warm and relaxed, the kind of pub where you immediately feel at ease and want to stay for “just one more.” A real gem in Hammersmith – I’ll definitely be back.”

H&M, Livat Hammersmith

Nominated staff: the whole team

Nominated by: Sharon

“I want to nominate the staff in the H&M in Livat, especially though the team that works behind the checkout /cashiers. In all the years I been shopping there, the staff are super friendly, helpful, and never fail to sort any issues, even in busy times they remain polite and professional. I always go to this H&M because of the friendly staff and also the security man is super nice and lovely.”

Hammersmith & Fulham Street Cleaners

Nominated staff: the whole team

Nominated by: Fiona

“The foxes can leave a real mess on the streets but within minutes the street cleaners have quietly swept up the mess and our streets and pavements are pristine again! Saints.”

Iceland, King Street

Nominated staff: William

Nominated by: Charlene

“William in Iceland has been caring for all the staff and customers for more than 15 years. All the customers are happy with him and he supports them as much he can.”

Leyland, King Street

Nominated staff: Jackie

Nominated by: Diane

“I went into the store and explained what I wanted and also asked about something else. She also directed me to another supplier to find what what I was looking for.”

Moo Café, Fulham Palace Road

Nominated staff: Moo

Nominated by: Megan

“Moo Cafe has recently opened on Fulham Palace Road and the smell of baking is enough to tempt anyone inside. Every time I’ve been in, Moo has been exceptionally inviting and warm – asking about me and offering me free samples and deals. Super tasty food at an amazing price and with warm personable service!”

Pret, King Street

Nominated staff: barista on morning duty

Nominated by: Niamh

“Such amazing service every time. He’s exceptionally friendly and hands over my coffee with a smile and an instruction to have a great day.  He must have eyes in the back of his head as my coffee is sometimes made even before I’ve ordered it. So refreshing to get great personal service from a chain and in such a busy location and it’s a lovely start to my day.”

Snappy Snaps, King Street

Nominated staff: the whole team

Nominated by: Wendy

“Each and every one of the team are so helpful, knowledgeable, polite and courteous taking time and patience whenever we’ve purchased anything from there. Even from a simple photocopy request to a large photo transfer, never has any of the team made me (and my husband) feel inadequate due to our inability with processing the digital information, whilst all with lovely smiles. We really cannot thank them enough.”

Nominated staff: Shilpa

Nominated by: David

“They are very attentive, very helpful and professional. From the minute I walked in there was a relaxed and efficient atmosphere and on all subsequent visits. Very much a family run business which resonated throughout the shop.”

Nominated staff: the whole team

Nominated by: Jake

“Outstanding customer service, extremely helpful showed me how to do everything! Very efficient too!”

Nominated staff: the whole team

Nominated by: Katie

“Incredibly helpful staff – nothing was too much trouble. They made the whole experience super easy.”

Nominated staff: Veronica and Raj

Nominated by: Poppy

“Both Veronica and Raj were very helpful and framed all my Christmas presents for me. It was such a help!”

Nominated staff: Ashley

Nominated by: James

“Ashley at Snappy Snaps was wonderfully helpful, taking time and care to help get some photos into frames and then carefully wrapping them beautifully for me. She went far above and beyond what I expected, and I was very pleasantly surprised and delighted.”

Nominated staff: Veronica

Nominated by: Jake

“Back in for the second time in two days as the customer service was superb, again such excellent service! Friendly greeting, very helpful and extremely efficient!”

Nominated staff: Veronica and Barha

Nominated by: Charlotte

“So quick! And so friendly”

Starbucks, Broadway Centre

Nominated staff: Gosia

Nominated by: Will

“I was warmly greeted by Gosia and the Starbucks team. I always return as they treat customers like family. Gosia and I had a good old natter and she put a lot of effort into providing a high-quality service. The quality of service is exactly what is expected of Starbucks, and Gosia and her team are excellent ambassadors of the brand.”

Nominated staff: Lane

Nominated by: Sophia

“She is amazing. Every day I go there to have my coffee and she is always smiling and takes care of every single customer. Her customer service is the best.”

Nominated staff: Lane

Nominated by: Vera

“Always friendly and make me very welcoming in the store. She always in a good mood and smiling. It’s a pleasure to visit the store when she is in”

Nominated staff: Lane

Nominated by: Jaimee

“They always do an exceptional job when they are working! They go above and beyond for customer service. She also always gives a smile to all our customers and greet them with a lovely energy!”

Stenton Family Butchers, Aldensley Road

Nominated staff: the whole team

Nominated by: Jan

“Excellent quality and very knowledgeable butcher.”

The Tanning Shop, King Street

Nominated staff: Agnes

Nominated by: Richard

“Agnes always offers outstanding service. A friendly chat every time and an excellent customer service every single time.”

Tesco, Broadway Centre

Nominated staff: Margaret, Martha, Charmaine and one more unnamed staff member

Nominated by: Michelle

“It is about the experience that they show to my late 82-year old mum who would come in regularly. The kindness and respect that they showed her was outstanding. They knew her by name. These three ladies work in the mornings and Martha works the late shift. She is amazing.”

Nominated staff: Richard

Nominated by: Rachel

“Richard at Tesco is so helpful to customers and always so happy and cheerful at work. I go in every day after work for my shopping. The team at Tesco are wonderful.”

Tortilla, King Street

Nominated staff: unnamed

Nominated by: Chaitanya

“Always prompt at service, very welcoming and makes the whole environment jolly, more human and friendly”

William Morris, King Street

Nominated staff: the whole team

Nominated by: Steven

“It’s a busy place and the staff are always on their feet, working. They’re personable and they give the impression of getting on well as a team.”

Nominated staff: Nico

Nominated by: Darrie

“Whenever Nico is on shift, he always has a smile and a story, he takes the time to have conversations with everyone he interacts with. He is a great advocate for Wetherspoons and is constantly friendly and helpful.”

A massive thank you to all of our Hammersmith Heroes