Young British Foodie Awards: London street food heats part II

Sharing food from BBQ Dreamz So on Sunday I told you all about the first four of the eight nominated street food traders, who were judged outside the Tate Britain a few weeks ago. Today, I give you the final four. Tonight will be a big celebration for those who will be crowned as this year’s Young British Foodies, and perhaps a disappointing one for others who miss out on prizes. Either way, any nominees should be happy knowing that they made it this far in a tough competition. Good... Read More

Young British Foodies: London street food heats part 1

Petra Barran and Claire Kelsey with pies from My Pie, Young British Foodie Awards judging day 2015 Last month I was invited, with my street food hat on, to observe the judging day for those nominated in the street food category for the Young British Foodie Awards, the results of which will be broadcasted from the @YBFs twitter feed during their awards ceremony on Tuesday 15th September 2015. Here is what happened… It is 9am and a medley of street food trucks and stalls (see... Read More

Druid Street Market – new London street food market in Bermondsey

Druid Street Market Well, well, well, we have a charming new London street food market* and its name is Druid Street Market. Now for those of you who don’t know the area, Druid Street is situated near London Bridge in Bermondsey and the market itself backs onto Ropewalk at Maltby (also known as Maltby Street Market, home of the St John doughnuts, Monty’s Deli pastrami and salt beef sandwiches, Hansen & Lyderson’s smoked salmon, Waffle On’s waffles, Little Bird Gin,... Read More