The partnership aims to bring the latest in street food trends to Levy’s sporting, events, and conference venues across the UK.
KERB was founded in 2012 by Petra Barran with the objective of discovering the most exciting street food talent. Over the last eight years KERB has grown into the ‘UK’s largest community of street food entrepreneurs’, with over 240 traders.
KERB operates six street food markets across London, including Seven Dials Market. Barran has also created an events catering business that caters for over 250 events a year.
Jon Davies Managing Director of Levy UK said: “Our commitment to innovation at Levy is unwavering and when it comes to street food, one of today’s key taste trends, KERB is completely unrivalled in its passion, expertise and experience.
“Petra, Simon [Mitchell] and their team have created a highly agile and experienced retail and operations team that share our commitment to the highest professional standards and always delivering an exceptional consumer experience.
“By working directly with the best in the business, we can help our clients to move with even greater speed in accessing our nation’s best new food talent and continue to provide the broadest and boldest choices that best reflect the rapidly changing tastes and expectations of customers.”
The new collaboration will support KERB’s plans to expand to other major UK cities via Levy’s nationwide network of venues.
Mitchell, chief executive of KERB, added: “Our partnership with Levy is the start of an ambitious new chapter, which will allow us to expand from our London heartlands and apply our deep expertise in creating dynamic retail markets and delivering unforgettable food experiences, to spectators, members and delegates at Levy’s venues across the UK.
“Whether it’s award-winning Venezuelan stuffed arepas, Cajun crawfish balls or Korean fried chicken, KERB and its food entrepreneurs together with the industry leader Levy, will be setting a new standard in taste, choice, creativity and sustainability.”