The 2nd Pepsi British QSR & Franchise Awards will celebrate the creativity and diversity of the UK’s street food scene with two dedicated categories recognising the brands and traders redefining fast, flavour-led dining across the country.
The Street Food Brand of the Year category highlights established street food concepts that have successfully scaled their offerings while staying true to their roots.
This year’s finalists include:
- Bunsik
- Salt Shed
- De Nadas
- Egg & Co
- I Am Döner
- Yakinori
- Street Taste Co
- Desi Street Food
- Sri Lankan Street Food and Café
Together, they represent the global influences shaping the UK’s street food culture, from Korean and Middle Eastern flavours to South Asian and Latin-inspired concepts.
Alongside them, the Street Food Van of the Year category celebrates the independent operators and mobile kitchens that continue to be the heartbeat of the street food movement.
The finalists include:
- Fancy Fries
- Curry On Naanstop
- The Rub BBQ
- SoleLuna Pizza
- Spudman
- Pasta A Mano
- Papelón The Company
- Panku Streetfood
- Fast Feast Food Van
- T.M.K Street Food
Each recognised for delivering standout food, originality, and consistency from their vans, trailers, and pop-up setups.
Both categories reflect the entrepreneurial spirit that defines the street food sector, where creativity, adaptability, and community engagement are essential. Whether operating from fixed locations or taking flavours on the road, these finalists demonstrate how street food continues to influence menus, trends, and dining experiences across the wider QSR landscape.
A spokesperson for QSR CNCT said: “Street food is where some of the UK’s most exciting food innovation happens.
These finalists showcase the diversity, creativity, and passion that make the street food scene so influential, from ambitious brands growing into multi-site operations to independent traders serving incredible food from vans and pop-ups.”
The winners will be revealed at the upcoming Pepsi British QSR & Franchise Awards, as QSR CNCT continues to champion the people and brands shaping the future of quick-service and casual dining in the UK.
