SME News Q3 2024/ 28 Best Traditional Greek Street Food Kitchen 2024 Traditional cuisine often reflects the rich history and culture of a nation, influenced by ancient and modern ways of living combined into a true representation. Authentic Greek cuisine can be hard to find in the UK, at least until Taka Taka Mam entered the scene. Based in Bury, Taka Taka Mam serves authentic Greek street food from an award-winning mobile kitchen. Below, we speak with Co-Founder Rafail Konstantinidis to learn more. Taka Taka Mam was established in 2021, the result of eight years of dissatisfaction and a chance encounter. Co-Founder Rafail Konstantinidis had moved to the UK eight years previous from Greece, and despite his best efforts, had struggled to find quality street food that exactly replicated that authentic Greek taste that he had been desperately searching for. Giving up, Rafail decided that he would deliver to Manchester what he could not find himself. Rafail would open his own mobile kitchen and show Manchester just how Greek street food should taste. Following a chance encounter with Lee Watkins, the two struck up a friendship. This friendship rapidly evolved into a business partnership, culminating in Taka Taka Mam’s establishment in June 2021. Together, Rafail and Lee opened Taka Taka Mam, a mobile kitchen in which they serve up mouth-watering Greek delicacies across the region, opening Manchester’s eyes to the appetising flavours of traditional Greek cuisine. “Our mobile kitchen is more than just a place to grab lunch,” says Lee, “it’s where you can try traditional Greek souvlaki and gyros created by Greek chefs using authentic ingredients.” Taka Taka Mam offers its clients a faithful experience that truly highlights the flavoursome dishes Greece has to offer, including classic dishes such as souvlaki, moussaka, spanakopita, and gyros. To give its food a unique flavour that is true to its original taste, Taka Taka Mam cooks its meals over charcoal, in alignment with tradition. The company also opts to use ingredients that have been imported directly from Greece, alongside age-old family recipes for sauces and seasonings. Taka Taka Mam makes its or Tzatziki and Taka sauces, as well as its own seasoning mix. All ingredients used in Taka Taka Mam’s kitchen are fresh, and served onto corn pita to ensure that those with gluten intolerances can try the delicious food on offer. The company is incredibly proud of its inclusive menu covering all dietary needs, including vegetarians, vegans, gluten and dairy intolerances, and halal. “With our business and reputation growing year on year,” says Lee, “Taka Taka Mam now have multiple large corporate clients, and can be found at numerous breweries across Lancashire and Cheshire.” In addition to featuring in breweries, Taka Taka Mam can be found catering at festivals across the region, including the Great British Food Festival and the Great Harwood Agricultural Show. These appearances not only supply incredible food to many hungry festivalgoers, but also helps to expand Taka Taka Mam’s reach. The company keeps an open diary for company events and special occasions, which can be booked through Taka Taka Mam’s website. Taka Taka Mam’s immense success is evidenced in the glowing reviews found on the company’s Facebook page. With a 100% recommendation rate, it is clear that Taka Taka Mam has revolutionised the region with its innovative offerings. With its passion for delivering only the highest quality of traditional, authentic Greek food, Taka Taka Mam has been rightfully recognised as the Best Traditional Greek Street Food Kitchen 2024. “If anyone is looking for great tasting, fresh authentic Greek food, then Taka Taka Mam is the place to try,” states Mel. “We were tempted over by the delicious aromas of the grill. I must admit, I was a little apprehensive to try but I’m so glad that we did. We will certainly be returning; the food is so good. The people who run it are lovely and friendly. They are so passionate about the food they are serving and really want you to enjoy the experience.” “I ordered on a complete whim, decided on the Poseidon and baklava,” reports Chris. “Well, where do I start? Wow. The meats were sensational, especially the sausage and lamb. The tzatziki was super fresh. It was also my first time trying baklava, which was also sensational. I love proper, authentic street food and Taka Taka Mam has nailed it.” Contact: Lee Watkins Company: Taka Taka Mam Web Address: https://takatakamam.com/
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