We’re Off!

So – welcome to your summer. We have chosen the best street food traders in the UK to compete at one of four heats (where there will be a people’s vote AND a judges’ vote, plus wild cards for the traders our judges think deserve them). Winners will then go through to the British finals in September – where 15 Awards are up for grabs – and the European finals in October. So block out the calendar!

A British Street Food Award genuinely changes lives. Wingmans, big winners at the BSFA and the ESFA in 2017, recently opened up their second ‘proper’ restaurant. MEATliquor, who won at the Awards back in 2009 – now have nine of the things. Bao have five. An Award opens doors. This year the BSFA champions will be going to compete in the grand final of the 2025 European Street Food Awards in Germany. BSFA winners go places. Literally.

So check out the dates and locations below. If you’re a foodie, do NOT miss this opportunity. Clear your diary. If you’re a trader, head straight over to our new application form. Our Awards have been drawing attention to the great works being done in the world of really casual eating since 2009. And, since 2017, things have been going crazy at our events in Europe and the USA. But it was the British Street Food Awards that started it all off. Now’s your chance – come and join us.

British Street Food Awards – Southern heats
Gunwharf Quays
Portsmouth
3-5 May

British Street Food Awards – Northern heats
The Fire Station
Sunderland
23-25 May

Scottish Street Food Awards
The Pitt
Edinburgh
20-22 June

Welsh Street Food Awards
Street Food Circus
Pembrey Country Park
21-22 June

British Street Food Awards – the Final
Food St market
London
28 September

European Street Food Awards – the Final
Die Street Food Familie,
Munich
10-12 October