The fascinating story of how the Avery twins came to London with no jobs or connection started their street food journey with just an idea, tones of passion and the will to just keep working. Truly an inspirational story from teh two brothers. For anyone who has all the excuses in the world not to do something, this would change everything!
3 Aug 2020
Robert from Kopi House
Robert the founder and owner of Kopi House, the very first company offering Nangyang kopi in UK. Listen to Robert's incredible journey in how we discovered the coffee from Southeast Asia, fell in love with it, found manufacturers to have it prepared in Singapore and eventually shipped to the UK. Robert is so passionate about coffee, full of energy, a true testament to what a entrepreneur is all about. Enjoy!!
27 Jul 2020
Ersin from Piddaji
Ersin is the founder and owner of the street food stall Piddaji serving something you don't usually see in the street food scene in London, Pide, a Turkish flat bread. On today's episode, Ersin share his journey from how he worked in his father well know kebab shop in SE London, to opening a pizza shop right next door and his transition to street food. Ersin is a proper lad, no BS kina guy and I really hope you take some inspiration from him and maybe learn something too. Enjoy
20 Jul 2020
Tristan from Bian Dang
Today's episode we got to chat with the man, the legend himself, Tristan, the founder and owner of Bian Dang, One of the most successful stall at Kerbs markets. Tristan shares his experience as a chef working inside one of the most prestigious Michelin starred restaurant, his venture in the restaurant business and then how he's started his street food business with humble beginnings. Tristan is meticulous with the process of running his business and cooking his food, so he really believe in systems, which has been the foundation of the success of Bian Dang and it's steady growth. This episode is packed with golden nuggets, inspirations and real talk. enjoy!!
13 Jul 2020
Mandy from Sambal Shiok
This episode we have a special guest, Mandy, the proud owner of Sambal Shiok and the recently opened Nasi. Listen to her inspirational story about how she left her cooperate job as a lawyer to starting her food venture in the streets, pop-ups and restaurants. We also have touch on burn out and how to relax. If you have any doubts about taking the leap and doing pursuing your passion, this will definitely inspire you.
6 Jul 2020
Sue and Kat from Makan Malaysia
Sue and Kat the founders of Makan Malaysia brining the flavours and colours to the UK with their supper club, food stalls and online store. Listen to their inspiring story of leaving their corporate jobs behind to pursue their passion in bringing amazing Malaysian food to the UK.
29 Jun 2020
Meriam from Smoke and Bones
Meriam, one of the founders of Smoke and Bones shares the journey of how they started their business trying trying to solve a problem of finding it hard to find halal Americans style BBQ joint and also doing allowing the husband and wife business duo to do what they love, Barbecue and smoking meat. A humble and down to earth person, Meriam told us how she keeps working hard to innovate and try new things even during difficult time of the Covid lock down.
15 Jun 2020
Ping the founder of Ugly Dumpling.
Ping, the proud owner of Ugly Dumpling went from taking a dumpling cooking class and then turning that skill into a street food business with multiple sites around London and even a prime spot in Soho, London. Listen to how her passion and entrepreneurial drive allowed her to achieve so much in a small space of time.
8 Jun 2020
Alex the founder of Ugly Duck street food and The Ugly Duck supper club.
How the hell did a physics graduate started a street food business selling a Vietnamese inspired treat, Banh Mi? How did he, with no experience then started a successful supper club serving flavour packed SE Asia inspired meals. Alex the founder is not only fond of delicious food but he also has a very interlectural take on food culture. Get ready to be inspired by Alex's story on how we just kept moving forward despite all the struggles and mistake he made.
1 Jun 2020
The Duo from Calamari Canteen Share their street food start up journey
Billy & Kayleigh the duo who founded Calamari Canteen at the end of 2019 shares their passion with bring more seafood into the London Street food scene. Starting out with doing festivals and markets on the weekends, they took the leap into doing the business full time at the end of 2019.
Their inspirational stories and how they have navigated during the lockdown due to the pandemic will inspire anyone who wants to jump into the street food world.
25 May 2020
Michelin star chef Elizabeth Haigh share her inspiring food journey.
Elizabeth Haigh founder of Mei Mei, a restaurant in serving her childhood favourites from Singapore. This episode Elizabeth share her journey from being an architect, going on national TV, becoming a Micheline star chef to now being the proud owner of Mei Mei. Elizabeth has achieved a tremendous amount in a relatively short space of time, this will definitely inspire anyone who's on the edge of taking the leap and pursuing their passion.
18 May 2020
Harris from Baba Dhaba beings Pakistani street food to the London street food scene.
Harris the co-founder of Baba Dhaba share his experience on running the street food business and how we was able to strive and and grow in a relatively short period of time. He gives us an insight on how important is it to have a team and how the trio from Baba Dhaba delegates task amongst eachother to make the business run as smoothly as possible.
13 May 2020
Matt from Plant Power Pizza share his insight on owning a Vegan Pizza Street Food Stall
Matt shares a deep insight about the vegan scene in London on this episode, sharing the joy and struggles he has run the business since 2017. We also shared a bit about his journey from before starting Plant Power Pizza, and how we overcome challenges. Matt's has a cool character that's totally chilled, yet he's incredibly hard-working and focused on his business and providing you with an unforgettable experience for his customers.
13 May 2020
Joseph and Chantel, the father and daughter dumpling duo shares their experience at Chubby Dumplings
I first met Joseph and Chantel when we were both trading at Kerbs King's Cross market. Their eyes catching black truck with a bright red logo of a girl was unmistakably the truck of Chubby Dumpling's. I had the pleasure not only to get to know the duo but also tasted their delicious food too. On this episode you'll hear the story of Josephs's long and successful career in the restaurant business and how we went out from retirement and joined forces with his daughter Chantel to pursue their dreams and passions in offering the most delicious dumpling to the foodies on the streets on London!
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