S&S Kitchen in Aylesbury wins South East regional prize at the British Takeaway Awards

Winners at the British Takeaway Awards were carefully selected by a panel following a public vote, written submissions and also by mystery shopping visits.

Owners Stevi and Stephen Becksford said they were 'absolutely delighted' with the result.

S&S won a regional award for the South East at this year's ceremony.

The Bucks Herald spoke to Stevi, who said 'it hadn't sunk in yet' but they were over the moon.

She said: "We've been to the British Takeaway Awards before, we were nominated in 2018 but unfortunately didn't win.

"But to us, at the time it didn't matter - we'd felt we'd won anyway.

"To get the award this time around was such a great feeling, we were all so shocked but absolutely thrilled."

Stevi said she thinks the secret to their success was their 'authenticity', as her husband Steven hails from Kingston Jamaica, which is where he learned his trade.

Stevi added: "We think that people like us because it's coming different, but it's got to be authentic for us. Caribbean cuisine is so diverse from across the islands, some of the bigger chain restaurants try and do a bit of everything and I've always thought it falls a bit flat.

"We serve curried goat, curried chicken, jerk chicken but also have our own takes on classics like Jerk wraps, BBQ wings and flaming wings which are currently really popular."

S&S kitchen do a lunch every Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday at Aylesbury Market, and you can also order their food through the Just Eat app on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

They are also on Deliveroo.

S&S are well known for their van around town, and their philanthropy in helping the homeless by working closely with Aylesbury Homeless Action Group.

They also have vegetarian and vegan options avaliable, with steamed vegetables, sweet potato and chickpea curry too."

You can see all of their dishes and what they are up to on Instagram at @sns_kitchen_ or visit their facebook page by clicking here.Andrew Kenny, UK managing director of award sponsors Just Eat, said: “From the independent small business owners who inspire their teams to strive for better, chefs who continually innovate their menus, and delivery drivers who go the extra mile to provide excellent customer service - the food delivery industry is full of unsung heroes.

"It’s only right that they have their moment in the spotlight.”