'We're the home of shredded gammon - people love it'
A LONG-ESTABLISHED deli has been nominated as a finalist for the Glasgow Times Best Takeaway.
Rowan's Deli, on Cumbernauld Road, has made it to the top 10 of the best takeaways in Glasgow and the surrounding area as voted for by our readers alongside Asian Tandoori, Catch, Chippy Mahal, Clay Oven Tandoori, Kam Wa Chinese, Levant, The Kraken Chippy, Spring Garden and Umairs.
Annmarie McCartney, manager, says she thinks staff's relationship with customers is one of the reasons they have been nominated for the award.
Laura Stobo, owner Garry Tidditt and manager Annmarie McCartney (Image: GordonTerris_Herald&Times) She told the Glasgow Times: 'I think it's because we're all friendly, we have lots of banter with the customers when they come in.'
She continued: 'It would be great to win.
'It's a family business and we've been running for 40 years.
'The people we work for deserve it.'
Rowan's Deli has been in Glasgow since 1985, with the Riddrie location having been open for around 12 years.
The deli has an extensive menu featuring a variety of cold and hot filled rolls, soup, burgers, baked potatoes, salads, breakfast options and other items.
The eatery prides itself on use quality ingredients while keeping prices fair to give customers 'the best possible experience'.
(Image: GordonTerris_Herald&Times) Annmarie, who has worked for the company for around 10 years, says while they are delighted with the nomination, it comes as no surprise because they are always busy, with many customers enjoying one item in particular.
She said: 'We're the home of the shredded gammon.
'People come in for that because they love it.'
She continued: 'We always get our regulars every day, it's the same people we get mostly.'
Melanie and Garry Tibbitt, owners of Rowan's Deli, said: 'Rowan's is a family run business where staff become part of the family.
'The business has been trading for the best part of 40 years in the East End of Glasgow at first based in Budhill Avenue at the site of the original shops, then in Hermiston Road and now finally in our current location for over 25 years in Budhill Avenue.
'In 2012 we added a new Deli at Cumbernauld Road and adapted the business to cope with the change in demand from groceries to delicatessen where we continue to offer our fine quality fresh produce at reasonable prices, continuing the ethos of all food made fresh to order on site.
'Now with the expansion of our new location in Baillieston in 2023 after local demand, we can continue to supply our local residents and customers with quality produce whilst continuing to offer something new and tasty.
'For years we have had the ethos that the customer designs their lunch and we create it, don't settle for premade lunch offerings, get it fresh made daily.
'We've had 40 years of delicious memories and can't thank our customers and locals enough for being part of our story.'
Rowan's Deli is located at 855 Cumbernauld Road, 29 Buchanan Street and 20-22 Budhill Avenue.
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