The Pitt returns with more than food and drink

02/21/25 • 34 min

On this episode Rosalind takes a trip to The Pitt in North Edinburgh - named after its birthplace on Pitt St, this street food and community hub is doing things a little differently. Rosalind met with founder Hal Prescott who told her all about how the popularity of The Pitt has grown since its beginnings in 2015 and how expansion and a change of location has brought many opportunities and its fair share of challenges.

Rosalind also chats to some of the traders who are working out of containers on the new site in Granton. First up is Nicole and Ameer Limbu of Choola, who make amazing bhajis.

Robin Strigner of The Buffalo Truck tells Rosalind about being with The Pitt since its inception.

Finally, Andi Spiers Fergusson and Euan Casserley share how their passion to travel has influenced their cooking and the lifestyle choice of running a number of street food businesses.

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Rosalind also chats to some of the traders who are working out of containers on the new site in Granton. First up is Nicole and Ameer Limbu of Choola, who make amazing bhajis.

Robin Strigner of The Buffalo Truck tells Rosalind about being with The Pitt since its inception.

Finally, Andi Spiers Fergusson and Euan Casserley share how their passion to travel has influenced their cooking and the lifestyle choice of running a number of street food businesses.

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