Owner profiles

Read the stories behind the people who make our region a food lover's paradise. Our Owner Profiles let you find out the history, stories and future of some of our fantastic food venues.

Get ready to be inspired by the stories of our remarkable food venues and their owners. Join us in exploring the diverse flavors that make Leicester and Leicestershire paradise for foodies!

Meet our owners

  1. a portrait of Kwoklyn Wan

    Kwoklyn Wan: Wok This Way

    You might know him from his TV appearances, his cookery books or social media, but Kwoklyn Wan is a…

  2. a portrait of two people who own Paddy's marten inn

    Paddy’s Marten Inn: A Family Legacy

    Amita and Pradip Mashru and their son Raj, the founders of Paddy’s Marten Inn, have served authentic…

  3. a portrait of 3 people who run a restaurant

    Siblings Unite to Create Sustainable Food at Stonehurst…

    John, Tom and Emily Duffin, the dynamic trio behind the unique farm-to-plate experience at Stonehurs…

  4. A portrait of billy allingham

    Bill Allingham: From Steamin’ Billy to Local Food…

    Bill Allingham, a seasoned pub owner and brewer for over 25 years with Steamin’ Billy, has embarked…

  5. Muhummed Ibrahim: Leicester’s Chai Pioneer

    Chaiiwala is a fast-growing brand speeding towards global success. Today, there are six Chaiiwalas i…

  6. A portrait of sam hagger

    Sam Hagger: Championing the Pub Industry

    Sam Hagger leads three bustling Leicestershire pubs: The Knight & Garter next to Leicester Marke…

  7. A portrait of andrea scarpati

    Andrea Scarpati: Traditional Italian at Sapori

    Andrea Scarpati, head chef and owner of Sapori in Anstey, Leicestershire, has made a name for himsel…

  8. a portrait of stephen gould

    Stephen Gould: The Everards MD Supporting Local

    Stephen Gould is the Managing Director of Everards, a Leicestershire-based family brewer that owns o…

  9. a portrait of Jo and David Clarke

    Jo and David Clarke: The Rise of Sparkenhoe…

    Jo and David Clarke, the co-founders of Leicestershire Handmade Cheese Company, have been handcrafti…

  10. a portrait of Jaimon Thomas

    Jaimon Thomas: The Culinary Trailblazer

    Jaimon Thomas has founded four successful Leicester restaurants: Kayal, Herb, The Merchant of Venice…

  11. a portrait of Pratik & Bee

    Pratik & Bee: Not Just A Corner Shop

    How a Leicestershire couple transformed a family newsagent into a thriving showcase of local produce…

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