Northampton is full of talented people who have received county-wide and regional recognition for their hard work.
From a decorated chippy that has won awards in five different years since it was taken over in 2014, to a long-standing family food producer of more than four decades, these businesses deserve to be celebrated.
Without the community’s support, it will not be possible to see these businesses continue to thrive and make a positive name for themselves and the town.
Take a look at 10 of the town’s award-winning businesses, which we should all show our support to.
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5. Santina’s Wood Fired Pizza Co.
Santina’s Wood Fired Pizza Co. has scooped a number of prestigious local awards, including being named the one to watch at last year’s Weetabix Food and Drink Awards. The business brings a taste of Naples to the county and was founded a month into the pandemic in April 2020. The venture was set up by Oli Nesbitt and his mother Santina, who was born in Naples, and a list of their upcoming pop-up locations is available on the business’ website. Photo: Santina’s Wood Fired Pizza Co.
6. Duston Village Chippy
Duston Village Chippy is one of the most decorated Northampton businesses and has made its name in the regional world of fish and chips. Most recently it was named the best fish and chips establishment in the Midlands at The Food Awards England 2023. The family-run business, in Main Road, Duston, was taken over by Simon Hoang, his wife and son in 2014 and has since won awards in 2015, 2017, 2018, 2022 and 2023. Photo: Duston Village Chippy
7. Kingsthorpe Spice
This family-run curry house, in Alexandra Terrace, was named the best takeaway in Northamptonshire at last year’s Euro Asia Curry Awards. The owner of Kingsthorpe Spice, Mamun Ali, was pleased with his family’s success at the annual event which recognises the top curry houses in the UK – and the hardworking and talented people behind them. Photo: Kingsthorpe Spice
8. Brooklyn Brownie Co.
Brooklyn Brownie Co., which was first launched in July 2019 by John Lashley and his son Leo, expanded with a self-built dessert shop from home three years on. Located in Ixworth Close, sweet treat orders are collected from their ‘brownie ambulance’ on the driveway. This business has scooped multiple accolades over the years, from the Weetabix Food and Drink Awards, the Great British Entrepreneur Awards and the Central England Prestige Awards. Photo: Brooklyn Brownie Co.