KERB LIFE

Cajun style, southern fried, twice brined, jerk seasoned; there’s a host of traditional ways to serve fried chicken worldwide and KERB’s traders are still reinventing it. The crackle of the fryer is enough to start a queue of hungry Londoners who can’t get enough of the dish, which is why more than 2,000 people flocked to the Bucket List event at the West Handyside Canopy, Kings Cross - a two day fried chicken festival where 8 London street food traders went to battle, frying their hearts out in a bid to win the KERB Golden Cock.

In episode 4 Robin Leeburn, podcast creator, is set out to find the best street food on the streets of London by grilling top traders and big name food bloggers on what matters most. Take a deep dive into the pots and pans of London’s food trucks and market stalls to find out what makes them so damn tasty. Hear how the top street food traders are making it work in one of the world’s most competitive trading environments.

For some street food traders, opening their own restaurant is the dream. But is this what it means to 'grow up' in the food business? Is it the only way up? In the final episode of this series, Robin Leeburn hunts down a few of the rockstars to find out why they made the choices they did and leaves us with an exploration of how Londoners lust after the new, trending street food traders, why we can’t get enough of each other and where do we go together after those first few rough and ready years on the street.

KERB exists to agglomerate street food talent, bring deliciousness to the streets and make London taste better. In episode 1 you will meet KERB founder Petra Barran and hear the story of how it all started as a rabble of traders wanting to make something happen. You will also meet some of the industry's biggest legends, listen to their personal journeys into the world of street food and understand the importance of street food as a leveller and connector in an increasingly busy and built-up city.

There’s a way of life at KERB and a shared desire to be part of something positive. People and planet, as well as profit, are part of the triple bottom line. In episode 3 you will hear how  KERB’s curated crew of talented street food traders have more in common than just the food and are creating job opportunities for disadvantaged young people

One of the most relevant, inspiring and diverse food podcasts ever made. Over six episodes the inaugural KERB Life series tells the tale of how KERB's roots go back to being just a hobby in 2010 to today putting on big public events in the heart of London; who we work with, where can successful street food traders go from here and that burning question: what makes the perfect street food dish! This is a sonic feast that expertly brings together all the talent and hard work that goes into making the London street food scene about so much more than just a bit of meat in a bun.

Created by KERBanist Luardos’ Robin Leeburn, KERB Life tells a story of entrepreneurialism, finding meaning in a rapidly changing London and food as the most incredible axis around which so many cultures and ideas are formed.