21-05-2025
Quirky takeaway voted 'best' in county celebrates three years in the business
A "quirky" fish and chip van created in a Herefordshire market town is celebrating three years in the business.
Bromyard-based Alfie's Kitchen was created in 2022, with the business name being a nod to owner Rebecca Potter's son.
Rebecca and her husband, Ashley, took a 1980s converted caravan, adding chic touches to turn it into a portable food haven.
Set up after a local demand for quality fish and chips, the business boomed in its first year, with the pair "totally and utterly overwhelmed" on their first weekend.
The food van now offers gourmet smash patty burgers, "heavily loaded" crispy fries, and are proud to deliver comfort food, "with a gourmet twist".
Celebrating the milestone, the team said in a Facebook post that the business was "still going strong".
"Thank you for all your continued support and following, reviews and likes," they said.
"Also to the staff/ family the hours and times, the laughter and the stress. We do love you all".
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In 2023, the business was named as one of Herefordshire's best takeaways in the Hereford Times Best Takeaway competition.
'It's nice to hear that we've got such a good follower base," Mrs Potter said of their win.
'I didn't think we'd get anywhere near the top three.'
Mrs Potter previously ran a tearoom; however, due to the Pandemic, the business struggled.
After winning a small sum from a bingo game, the couple created the unique food van, with Mrs Potter saying they "wanted to be different".
