James Dodds, who runs Bare Food Deli on Norwich's St Benedicts Street, says business has been buzzing over the school break but is expected to get even busier.

The business is now open two hours earlier in the mornings during the week to serve sausage baps and bacon baps, as well as granola pots and muffins.

The business now opens earlier in the mornings (Image: Newsquest)

It is also open on Mondays between 11am and 3pm for lunch.

Mr Dodds took over the business approximately 18 months ago from his older brother Henry Barham, who opened the deli in December 2023.

Mr Dodds, who worked as a precision engineer before opting for a career change, says he has enjoyed running the deli and working with his family.

He said: "It's a really good environment and since taking over from my brother, it's been good fun. The businesses on St Benedicts feel like a family because everyone is trying to do their best and look out for each other."

The store is packed with local produce, including chutneys, eggs, freshly baked treats and cheeses.

Mr Dodds' brother has a background working at dairy farms and now runs Barefoot Farm, his own smallholding near Saxlingham Nethergate, on the outskirts of the city.

Some of the produce from the smallholding - like eggs and some of the vegetables - is then sold at the deli.

The concept of Bare Food Deli also means selling products that are free from artificial additives and preservatives, with low food miles.

Mr Dodds added: "We also try to be really reasonable with our prices, given what's been happening with inflation at the moment."

Customers living in NR1, NR2 and NR3 can also have some of the eggs and vegetables delivered to them.

Customers can visit the store between 8am - 6pm Tuesdays to Friday and 9am to 5pm on Saturday.

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