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An independent sandwich shop in Bristol has been named the best takeaway in the UK and Ireland beating out thousands of restaurants.
Sandwich Sandwich, which offers the likes of a sweet potato hash on granary bread, chicken parmigiana flatbread and BBQ beef burnt ends on a brioche bun on its wide ranging menu, was named restaurant of the year by Uber Eats last week.
Following several rounds of public voting, Sandwich Sandwich took part in an intensive judging day with fellow national finalists from across the UK and Ireland.
Their impressive menu helped them win over a panel of judges, including Prue Leith and Monica Galetti, who deliberated and came to a joint conclusion on the ultimate winner.
They won £100,000 to invest in their business.
Sandwich Sandwich, which offers the likes of a sweet potato hash on granary bread, chicken parmigiana flatbread and BBQ beef burnt ends on a brioche bun on its wide ranging menu, was named restaurant of the year by UberEats last week. Pictured, egg mayo sandwiches
Following several rounds of public voting, Sandwich Sandwich took part in an intensive judging day with fellow national finalists from across the UK and Ireland
They won £100,000 and met judges Prue Leith and Monica Galetti
Josh Kleiner, Owner at Sandwich Sandwich said: ‘It is difficult to put into words how much being announced as the winner of the Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year Awards means to us.
‘The process has been so exciting from start to finish and it has been incredible to take part alongside the other finalists. Big shout out to our restaurant team back home in Bristol, our family and of course Uber Eats for the support in getting us to this moment. This investment will make our ambitions to grow as a family business a reality.’
Matthew Price, Regional General Manager of Uber Eats in UKI and Northern Europe said: ‘Huge congratulations to Sandwich Sandwich, the winner of our Restaurant of the Year, who saw off stiff competition from thousands of other restaurants to be crowned the winner!
‘It has been a very challenging time for small restaurants up and down the country which have faced skyrocketing food costs and energy bills. We want to play our role in helping to support and champion the best small businesses and under-represented groups within the restaurant industry through our awards.’
This year’s Awards has focused on supporting the independent businesses who have been at the coalface of the difficult economic conditions the country has faced.
A recent Uber Eats survey of its restaurant partners found that 65 per cent of merchants feel they are short staffed, while 70 per cent cite inflation and 64 per cent energy costs as being amongst their primary business concerns.
Sandwich, Sandwich beat out regional winners from across the country.
In London, Broritto’s has been named the best.
Sandwich, Sandwich beat out regional winners from across the country. Pictured: Roast chicken, pesto and chorizo sandwich and tuna crunch mayo
Their impressive menu helped them win over a panel of judges, including Prue Leith and Monica Galetti, who deliberated and came to a joint conclusion on the ultimate winner. Burnt BBQ ends on brioche is pictured
Koocha Fried chicken stack is pictured
The owners are seen celebrating their win in London last week
Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year
LONDON
WINNER: Brorritos, Eltham
Runners up: What the Pitta, Eat Lebö, Skewd Kitchen, It’s All Greek To Me, Roti King, Tofu Vegan Gunpowder, Halo Burger
NORTH EAST
WINNER: Brack Burger, Newcastle
Runners up: Sibu Street Food, Chef Dokidoki, Farsley Fire & Smoke BBQ, Scream for Pizza, Acropolis, Brack Burger King, Baby Bagels, Sims Kitchen
SOUTH WEST
WINNER: Sandwich Sandwich, Bristol
Runners up: Chilli Daddy, The Arjee Bhajee, Sandwich Sandwich, Streatwok Low and Slow Barbecue, Daily Noodles (from the founders of Woky Ko), Koocha Taylors, Bagels & Coffee, Cathay Rendezvous 满庭欢
NORTH WEST
WINNER: PICNIC, Liverpool
Runners up: Big Lola’s Caribou Poutine, Aros Kitchen, Nashville Cluck Burger & Co, Mughli Charcoal Pit, Salt & Pepper, Three Brothers
WALES
WINNER: Haystack Cafe, Swansea
Runners up: Eat the bird (Cardiff), ANSH CYMRU, Poutine Box, Baba’s, Top Deck, The Pizza Boyz, Smokin Griddle (Swansea), Bashed UK
SOUTH EAST
WINNER: Natty’s Jerk Kitchen, Portsmouth
Runners up: Baffi Mango, Thai Tapas, Need Street Food, Drgnfly, LostBoysLand, Carlito Burrito Social Board, Half Man! Half Burger!
MIDLANDS & EAST ANGLIA
WINNER: LYFBAR, Telford.
Runners up: Seoul Bowl, Doorstep Desserts, Grosvenor Fish Bar, Chainak, Taste From India, Doreen’s Kitchen, Asha’s TZATZIKI
SCOTLAND
WINNER: Big Manny’s, Aberdeen
Runners up: Razzo Pizza Napoletana, Jimmy’s Express 有口福, Mother India , Yippon Damasqino, Charcoals Bucks Bar, Salt & Chilli Oriental
IRELAND
WINNER: Locke Burger, Limerick
Runners up: Griolladh, The SpitJack (Bedford Row), Sambros, Chaat&Co., Kale+Coco, Dublin Pizza Co, Handsome Burger, SabaToGo
NORTHERN IRELAND
WINNER: Seed, Belfast
Runners up: Eatao Asian Fusion, Pizza Guyz, Taste of India, Oggies Street, Dogs Street Kitchen, Sunnys Nu Delhi, Yosi Healthy Street Food
The Mexican-inspired kitchen was set up in 2020 by two friends who had been ‘experimenting in their uni kitchen’ and ‘watching burrito-wrapping tutorials online’.
Their menu includes the likes of Beef Birria Tacos, Loaded Fries, a Cauli Popper Broritto and Classic Churros.
Meanwhile, the best takeaway in the South East, is, according to Uber Eats, Natty’s Jerk Kitchen.
The restaurant serves fried jerk burgers, rice and peas, corn on the cob and plantain.
In the North East, the prize goes to Newcastle’s Brack Burger. These include the BBQ Boss burger, the Halloumi Heaven burger and the a bacon double burger served with peanut butter.
And the the Pioneer and Innovator Awards goes to…
Beyond the grand prize category, the judges will also determine the winners of the Pioneer and Innovator Awards.
Female Chef of the Year: Koocha Mezze Bar (Bristol), Taylor’s Bagels (Bath) and Doreen’s Kitchen (West Bromwich)
Sustainable Restaurant of the Year: Ansh (Cardiff), What The Pitta (London) and Chainak (Walsall)
Health-focused Restaurant of the Year: EAT LEBO (London), Tofu Vegan (London) and PICNIC (Liverpool)
Community/Social Impact Restaurant of the Year: Taste from India (Dudley), Need Street Food (Portsmouth) and Brack Burger (Newcastle)
These categories will highlight the trailblazers in the industry who are leading the way for restaurants and the hospitality industry.
Matthew Price, General Manager for UK, Ireland and Northern Europe at Uber Eats said: ‘A huge congratulations to all of our finalists. Competition this year has been fierce and we have received an unprecedented number of votes from across the UK and Ireland, making it an even more impressive achievement to make it to the final.
‘I look forward to welcoming our finalists to London in October and cannot wait to try all the wonderful food they have to offer and celebrate the amazing independent restaurateurs behind the dishes.’
Lyfbar in Telford took the top prize for the Midlands.
The health-conscious eatery serves the likes of grass-fed flank steak served with rice and veggies. It was founded by partners Alex Archibald and Bethany Tomlinson, who believe healthy food should fill your stomach without emptying your wallet.
Meanwhile, the top restaurants in the South-West went to Sandwich Sandwich in Bristol – which, unsurprisingly, sells sandwiches.
The shop opened in 2010 as Cothan Sandwich Co before rebranding to Sandwich Sandwich two years later.
Scotland’s best takeaway went to a pizzeria – Big Manny’s in Aberdeen.
The restaurant serves 18′ NYC-style pizza, with options including Flamin’ Hot Cheetos & Chicken, The Italian style-Tony Soprano and Vegan She Ain’t No Chick.
Meanwhile a burger joint in Limerick was named the best in Ireland – with Locke Burger picking up the prize.
In Northern Ireland, the prize went to Belfast’s Seed, a breakfast bar.
Picnic, in Liverpool, which serves sandwiches and juices, got the top prize in the North-West while a humble local cafe was named the best in Wales.
Haystack Cafe in Swansea took the prize for their delicious brunch menu.
Being slightly more conscious in the midlands, Lyfbar in Telford took the top prize.
The health conscious eatery serves the likes of Grass Fed Flank Steak served with rice and veggies. Founded by partners Alex Archibald & Bethany Tomlinson, who believe healthy food should fill your stomach without emptying your wallet.
Scotland’s best takeaway went to a pizzeria – Big Manny’s in Aberdeen.
The restaurant serves 18′ NYC-style pizza, with options including Flamin’ Hot Cheetos & Chicken, The Italian style-Tony Soprano and Vegan She Ain’t No Chick.
Meanwhile a burger joint in Limerick was named the best in Ireland – with Locke Burger in Limerick picking up the prize.
In Northern Ireland, the prize went to Belfast’s Seed, a breakfast bar.
Picnic, in Liverpool, serving sandwiches and juices got the top prize in the north west while a humble local cafe was named the best in Wales.
Haystack Cafe in Swansea took the prize for their delicious brunch menu.
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