AN AWARD-winning cafe welcomed a famous friend to sample its delights.

The Hungry Guest in Lombard Street, Petworth, received a visit from former Friends star Courtney Cox on Friday morning.

The actress posed for selfies with staff member Hannah Gumbrell during her visit to the shop which was named UK Deli of the Year in 2015 and 2016.

The Hungry Guest opened in Petworth, whose co-founder is the Danish-born master baker Troels Bendix, in November 2011and later opened a second cafe in West Malling with plans for further outlets in the pipeline.