In the darkest days of 2020, when the pandemic had gripped the world, I found myself in a challenging situation. After a decade of working in hospitality, I was suddenly out of a job and struggling to find work. The hospitality industry was all I knew, and I wasn’t ready to give up on my passion.

The Birth of an Idea

December 2021 marked a turning point. My partner sent me a text with a bold idea: to transform the neglected caravan parked on our driveway into a coffee wagon. This caravan, which had never seen the open road and was filled with junk, became our beacon of hope. With limited funds and a fierce determination, we cut a hole to create a serving hatch, invested our last savings in a coffee machine and a panini grill, and announced our new venture on local Coventry Facebook groups.

A Community’s Embrace

Our announcement for serving pork batches and hot drinks on New Year’s Eve took the community by storm. On our very first day, we were met with queues around the corner. The overwhelming support and excitement confirmed that we were onto something special.

As our popularity soared, we enhanced our menu and gave the caravan a much-needed makeover. However, by July, we faced a major setback when the council denied our planning application. Not ready to give up, we purchased a trailer to continue offering our beloved street food. But deep down, I always dreamt of having a permanent location to share our culinary creations.