The unmissable event will bring together the region’s best street food vendors on The Plaza at Gunwharf Quays. Traders will sell their unique food to guests over the long weekend, battling to win the public vote, ahead of the winner being announced at the end of the weekend.
The winner will then head to the UK finals, with an aim of representing the UK at the grand finale of the European Street Food Awards in Germany. Next year, the winners will form a European team to take on the winners of the USA Street Food Awards.
New vendors for this year include BEYroots, creators of authentic Lebanese food along with the Old Skool Bus selling Tex Mex and BBQ options, plus Devon-based field kitchen, Cut The Mustard. What’s more, the UK’s only Uzbek food truck, Oshpaz will also debut on the lineup this year.
After casting their votes via a ballot box at Gunwharf Quays, guests can enjoy shopping at over 90 stores, visit the 14-screen multiplex cinema, bowling alley, art gallery or miniport at the outlet. What's more, guests will be invited to enjoy a locally sourced artisan beer or cocktail from Roll’n’Pour drinks at the Seagull Saloon bar.
The British Street Food Awards were formed in 2009, as a way for up-and-coming street food traders to showcase their mouth-watering skills while celebrating the street food movement. They’re part of the largest food competition in the world, now including 16 European countries and the USA and have played a big part in making street food accessible to everyone. This year’s head judge will be Andrew Du Bourg, Chef Proprietor at The Elderflower.