Come Dine With Me star part of new street food launch at Mirfield pub

A Yorkshire-based chef who appeared on Channel 4 show Come Dine With Me earlier this year is going to be part of a brand new street food offering at a Mirfield pub.

The Old Colonial will be launching Foodie Fridays and Savour Saturdays, from this Friday, April 3, and will feature a weekly street food offering showcasing a variety of independent traders and flavours from across Yorkshire.

The Old Colonial, run by Katie Armstrong, will be launching Foodie Fridays and Savour Saturdays, from this Friday, April 3, and will feature a weekly street food offering showcasing a variety of independent traders and flavours from across Yorkshire.

placeholder image — The Old Colonial, run by Katie Armstrong, will be launching Foodie Fridays and Savour Saturdays, from this Friday, April 3, and will feature a weekly street food offering showcasing a variety of independent traders and flavours from across Yorkshire.

One of the traders involved in the new initiative will be Singh4Supper, run by Kulli Singh, who will be bringing his popular Indian street food to the Dunbottle Lane pub on Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11.

He appeared on Come Dine With Me - a TV show where strangers compete for the title ultimate dinner party host - in February, showcasing his authentic Punjabi home cooking.

Since launching Singh4Supper, Kulli has built a loyal following through pop-up food events, private catering, and social media, where he shares accessible recipes and cooking tips inspired by his childhood and global food influences.

His dishes blend traditional Panjabi flavours with popular favourites from British pub culture and international cuisines.

Katie Armstrong, who runs the pub, said: “Each week will feature something different, giving people the chance to experience a wide range of cuisines in a relaxed, social setting right here in Mirfield.

“We’re really excited to be bringing something new and consistent to the local food scene, and we think it could be great for the community.”

Foodie Fridays and Savour Saturdays will be launched at the Mirfield pub.

The launch starts this Friday with smashed burgers and loaded fries provided by Absolutely Smashed.

Oliver Gidley, who started Absolutely Smashed after spending 18 months travelling across 20 countries in Asia and Europe, said: “After that I just knew I didn’t want to go back to my corporate job. I wanted to be my own boss, so I bought a horsebox from a friend and just started from there.

“I’m now beginning to get my name out there, finding new contacts, pubs and venues, and I’m really enjoying meeting new people while I work.

“People have been so supportive, especially when they pass my details on, and that honestly means a lot because it gives me confidence that I’m doing something right.

“I also think it’s brilliant that landlords like Katie are keen to support and work with fellow small independent businesses. It makes such a difference when people back each other like that.”

For more details on the Old Colonial’s new Foodie Fridays and Savour Saturdays events, visit the pub’s Facebook page.