Three pub outfits selected for street food finals

Three pub operations have been selected as finalists for the 2024 Street Food Championships.

The annual street food competition brings together a mix of 16 independent and group traders from across the country.

At the 2024 final, the pub and bar sector will be represented by chefs from The Duke of Greenwich, Leytonstone Tavern and Wells & Co. Their chosen dishes can be seen below. 

In addition to the coveted title, the winner will secure a rent-free, one-month residency at Mercato Metropolitano in Elephant & Castle, giving them a unique opportunity to showcase their talents in one of London’s vibrant food markets.

Among the finalists are well-known groups such as My Delhi Indian Streetery and Thai Leisure Group, alongside independent standouts like Sexy Buns and the 2022 champions, Birria Bandits.

The 16 street food chefs will battle it out to win the coveted Street Food Dish of the Year award. Additionally, there will be a Technical round using sponsors’ products, the Lee Kum Kee Ultimate Umami round and the Wings round, which is sponsored by Major.

“We’re always thrilled to witness the incredible talent in the UK’s street food scene and this year promises to be no exception,” says Tamsyn Halm, editor of OOH Magazine, which runs the event. “We’re excited to see how the finalists turn up the heat in November.”

Registration to attend the event is now open. Submit your interest at streetfoodchampions.co.uk  

The 2024 Street Food Championship finalists

Baked Bird
I’m Soy Saucy Baked Chicken Wings

Big Nath’s BBQ
Big Nath’s Signature Dirty Fries

Birria Bandits
The Mac Daddy

Burgervore
Hock it to Me

Leytonstone Tavern
Griselda Blanco

My Delhi Streetery Limited
Aslam Smoked Tandoori Chicken

Papi Chulo
Papi Chulo

Poco Loco Burrito
Smoked Sticky Chicken Burrito

ROK Kitchen
Bossam

Sexy Buns
The Thai Chicken Burger

Smoke Meat and Fire
Smoke Meat and Fire Burger

Thai Leisure Group Ltd
Chicken Pad Thai

The Collab
Fried Chicken with Kimchi and Hot Honey


The Duke of Greenwich
Crispy Korean Short Rib Wrap

The Rub BBQ
Desperate Dan

Wells & Co
Bacon & Blue Smash Burger

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