Popular Walton cafe flooded with famous faces as new TV show begins filming on-site
A village cafe has become the backdrop to a new television show about stars and their cars.
This Is Your Ride has been filmed at Buttons in Walton and has welcomed a host of celebrities at the Shay Lane eaterie.
The show is being made by Make Me Productions, a Yorkshire-focused company founded by soap actor Tony Pitts and his partner, actress Katherine Kelly.
Co-owner of Buttons, Jordan Haycock said: “Katherine and Tony live locally and have visited us on many occasions.
“They’ve told us how much they love Buttons, our team, and most importantly, the relaxed atmosphere where they can simply enjoy a coffee together in peace, without being disturbed”
This is Your Ride celebrates classic vehicles and the stories behind them.
It is due to air next year and features a variety of celebrity guests.
Since filming began, the cafe has welcomed stars including Coronation Street legend, and Celebrity Traitors faithful, Julie Hesmondhalgh, as well as comedians John Bishop and Vic Reeves.
Family-run business Buttons was set up two years ago when landscapers, and husband and wife, Victoria and Sean bought a run-down horsebox.
Alongside their son Jordan and his sister Shauna, the family transformed the old box into a spot selling coffee and breakfast sandwiches
After an increase in customers, the family decided to open the cafe.
Within months of opening the cafe their themed drinks, based on a variety of hit shows went viral on social media.
Jordan said: “I think Buttons is special to the local community because it’s so much more than just a cafe.
"We’ve created a place where people can come together, feel welcome and be part of something.
“As a family-run business, one of our biggest challenges has been balancing the passion we have for what we do with the realities of running a business in an increasingly challenging industry.
“But our passion for Buttons and the people who support us has never changed.
“When we first opened Buttons, we never imagined we’d welcome so many familiar faces through the doors.
“Having celebrities visit has been exciting, but what we love most is that Buttons is a place where everyone can feel welcome."
The cafe will host a special Christmas market on November 28, which will feature over 30 stall holders and a range of festive-themed drinks.