Multi Award Winning Artisan Food Anybody? ...look no further than Sushma’s Snacks you a range of unique products that allow you to create authentic food experiences in the comfort of your own home through event planning, cookery classes and bespoke catering. One of her objectives was that she wanted adults and children to learn the art of healthy cooking as it is a misconception that Indian food is difficult and can be unhealthy.
The owner Sushma Solanki, was born and brought up in Nairobi. She moved to Bolton in 1995, where now runs her catering business.
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he is passionate about food and has taken inspiration for ingredients and recipes from her roots in Kenya and through over 30 years in the travel industry. Sushma says “I truly believe in the power of food to bring a little sunshine, good times, and comfort to our busy daily lives.” Using her knowledge of world cuisine and passion for creativity, she is delighted to be able to bring
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She Says “On one occasion, I was asked by a friend if I could cater for a Macmillan Coffee and Cocktails Evening with canapés, that would take them into the next morning. I put my thinking cap on and created an English breakfast on a stick (everyone is still talking about it) as well as other different canapés to help them all through the night. It went down a storm and that’s the moment I thought, “this could be the start of a good thing” and the orders kept coming in.” Sushma is passionate about what she does and creativity is her strong point. She loves to be challenged in different areas. “When I started the business, I was not sure how well it would take off, as it was a very different concept on food. Today when I walk into a room and someone sees my name badge, they say we have heard a lot about your food. I am now known all over the North West and not just Bolton,
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which makes me very proud of what I have achieved in this short time.’’ Sushma volunteers every Sunday to help the homeless and works alongside a wonderful team. She also helps the Girl Guides and The Bolton Interfaith Council. In February 2017 she was nominated for Women in Enterprise @ the WIN Inspirational Women Awards and took part in the Bolton College MasterChef competition. She has been nominated in three categories in the Inspire Women’s Awards - Anna Kinley Interfaith Award, Entrepreneur & Start Up and Women in Hospitality, which she won in May 2018. In April 2018 she won Theo Paphitis Small Business Sunday Award. A finalist for 2 Eva Awards years 2018/19, Queen of Canapes 2018, Influential Businesswoman and in 2019 won Most Successful Foodservice SME Owner in N.W. England and Bolton New Family Business. This year she has been nominated for Women in Networking, Events and Hospitality for the SHE Inspires Awards. You can contact Sushma on: N 07968 504925 E sushma.snacks.uk@gmail.com F @sushmasnack
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