Gunwharf Quays 'thrilled' to host British Street Food Awards for sixth year running
Foodies will rejoice as a popular street food event is set to make a comeback next month
The British Street Food Awards are making a return to the city for its sixth consecutive year as it continues to draw in huge crowds.
The four-day event, which will take place over the bank holiday weekend from May 22 to May 25, will showcase the region’s best street food vendors on The Plaza at Gunwharf Quays as the shopping outlet partners with competition for yet another year.
The winner will head to the UK finals in Sheffield this September, 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.
Yvonne Clay, centre director at Gunwharf Quays, said “The British Street Food Awards are a real highlight of our event calendar, and we are thrilled to be welcoming them back to Gunwharf Quays for a sixth consecutive year. We’re particularly excited to be hosting the awards over four days this year, giving our guests even more time to soak up the buzzing seafront atmosphere.
“This event also marks the start of an incredibly special summer for us as we celebrate our 25th anniversary, while also joining the festivities for the centenary of Portsmouth’s city status.
New traders for this year include Phat Boi and Stans, with previous British Street Food Award winners, Utter Waffle, also returning once again in a bid to win a fourth title.
Richard Johnson, founder of the British Street Food Awards, added: “We are very excited to be returning to Gunwharf Quays to showcase the region’s best street food traders for a sixth year. We can’t wait to see the innovative dishes created by the up-and-coming talent at this year’s awards.”