Saving Nemo, a Coundon-based street-food business specialising in 100% plant-based food has reached the finals of this year’s British Street Food Awards.
The business, which was set up by owner Jess Goldthorpe three years ago, and which also makes its own tartar sauce, has reached the top 16 out of over 3,000 applicants, leading to an invitation to the finals in London last month.
“We are a 100% vegan business specialising in anything fishy,” said Jess. “We started in 2021 with our little green van serving the people of Northamptonshire with our take on fish and chips. During 2021 and 2022 we did many private events and weddings serving up vegan fish and chips, fried chick’n and cold buffets. Last year saw us recognised by the County Durham Environmental Awards for our eco approach to our business.”
As one of the top two vegan businesses in their field in the UK, the awards shortlisting has given them opportunities to showcase their food in the semi-finals in Leeds and on Sunday Brunch on Channel 4. This year they have added festivals to their list of venues and have also served up their specialities at Bishop Auckland’s Monthly Street Food Market.
Asked how busy they have been this year, Jess, who is a biomedical scientist by trade, said she cannot wait until the end of the summer season so that she can get a rest by returning to her day job, which involves working underwater in the North Sea.
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