Best Street Food Menu Ever
This isn’t just a street food menu.
It’s a culinary collision of some of the very best street food traders from across Europe, all bringing their biggest, boldest and most creative dishes to one extraordinary weekend.
For the ESFA, Europe’s finest street food traders have been invited to put everything on the line — cooking their socks off across an incredible programme of snacks, main dishes, sandwiches, burgers, desserts, vegetarian dishes and spice-driven creations.
And then comes the really serious bit…
Every dish is being cooked for an extraordinary judging panel, bringing together a two-Michelin-star chef alongside some of the most influential and respected food voices across Western Europe.
These aren’t dishes designed simply to fill a plate. They’re dishes designed to make an impression.
From Welsh lamb biryani and Jamaican curry goat and jerk chicken, to Japanese tamagoyaki with Scottish langoustines. From Polish paczek and Korean fried chicken to Mexican tortas, German bratwurst waffles, American-style Black Angus brisket and burgers that take street food in completely unexpected directions.
There’s smoke. There’s fire. There’s fermentation. There are homemade sauces, pickles, chutneys, spice blends and painstakingly prepared ingredients. There are dishes inspired by comic-book superheroes, family farms, traditional recipes and some of the world’s great food cultures.
And then there are the combinations you simply wouldn’t expect to see on the same menu.
Moose heart. Miso. Welsh lamb. Moravian beef. Piemontese veal. Scottish langoustines. Latvian pork. Korean gochujang. Jamaican jerk. Mexican al pastor. Japanese sando. German currywurst. Indian chaat.
This is street food without borders.
Over the course of Saturday and Sunday, every trader gets their moment. Every dish has a story. Every plate is an opportunity to show exactly what they can do.
And with judges of this calibre watching, tasting and scrutinising every bite, there is absolutely nowhere to hide.
Welcome to the ESFA.
Europe’s street food elite. One extraordinary menu. One extraordinary judging panel. And two days of cooking their socks off to find out who can create something truly unforgettable.
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BEST SNACK
Cegin HalfnHalf
Onion Bhaji
English onion, Pembrokeshire potatoes, spinach and carom seed fritters. Crisp and golden on the outside, soft and tender within, served with fresh coriander and green chilli chutney, plus mint and cucumber raita.
Le Paczek
Delicately sweet, buttery and eggy paczek, stuffed with tuna tartare, finely chopped plum, chives and daikon radish. Seasoned with fish sauce and sesame oil, then charred before serving.
Fumetto
Bat Bite — Pulled Pork
Inspired by Batman comics, this smoked and fried pulled pork takes the shape of the iconic bat.
Traveling Taco
Elotes
Freshly picked corn from our family’s own farm, topped with browned butter infused with guajillo chilli, hard cheese from our local cheese shop, Tajín and crispy jalapeños.
Indian Street Food
Samosas
Pastries filled with potatoes, peas, cumin and spices.
Fumetto
Bolt Bite — Pulled Beef
Inspired by The Flash comics, this smoked pulled beef takes the shape of the iconic lightning bolt.
Sando
Sweet Potato Chicken Snack
Crispy sweet potato topped with juicy grilled chicken, creamy peanut sauce, fresh onion, a squeeze of lime and fragrant coriander. A perfect balance of sweet, savoury, nutty, fresh and zesty flavours.
Smoked Tamago
Smoked Tamagoyaki
Japanese egg roll with Scottish langoustines.
Waffle Wands
Brat & Waffle
Classic German bratwurst combined with the WW signature waffle. Finished with a punchy currywurst-inspired ketchup, German mustard and crispy onions, balancing rich, savoury bratwurst with sweetness, acidity and crunch.
BEST MAIN DISH
Joy & Gladness
Best of Both Worlds
Joy & Gladness’ Best of Both Worlds brings together two much-loved Jamaican flavours in one meal: rich, tender and flavourful curry goat alongside smoky, spicy jerk chicken. Served with rice and peas and creamy coleslaw.
BBQ Wagon
BBQ Wagon Dirty Fries
Crispy fries loaded with the finest Latvian pork, topped with creamy coleslaw, tomato salsa, mustard pickle salad, crispy onions, fresh green onions and a kick of jalapeño.
Joe’s American BBQ
Meat Plate
Iconic American Black Angus brisket, seasoned with just salt and pepper, smoked over oak and cherry wood for four hours, then slow-cooked for up to 12 hours. Served with an Italian sausage filled with cheddar, coleslaw and a sweet BBQ sauce.
Siggi
Flat Iron Steak
Char siu-marinated flat iron steak, grilled over charcoal and served with cowboy butter onions, smoky truffle aioli and teriyaki crunch.
Fire and Flank
Steak & Mash
Flank steak, cooked sous vide at 57°C for a minimum of two hours to deliver incredible tenderness and a consistent medium-rare finish, before being seared over high heat for a deep, caramelised crust. Served on our double award-winning cheesy garlic mash and finished with our house chimichurri — a vibrant blend of fresh herbs, garlic, chilli, oregano and red wine vinegar. A simple combination of great beef, proper technique and big, bold flavour.
Texas Smoke Guerilla
Double Trouble Ribs
Beef and pork ribs, slowly smoked over beechwood and glazed twice with our signature BBQ sauce for a sticky, smoky and caramelised finish. Served with a smoked potato, homemade sour cream, fresh crunchy coleslaw and crispy Billionaire Bacon.
Cegin
Welsh Lamb Biryani — Awadhi Style
Cegin’s Welsh Lamb Biryani is made with Welsh leg of lamb cooked slowly and layered with basmati rice, rose water, kewra, mint, brown onion, ghee and saffron. Served with mint and coriander raita.
BEST SANDWICH
Bao Latvia
Tender duck confit glazed with hoisin sauce, topped with crunchy cabbage, Korean-style carrots, pickled radishes and creamy jalapeño sauce, tucked into a fluffy bao bun. Finished with fresh coriander, chilli and sesame seeds.
Babi Krakow
Pampuch Tempura Shrimp
Tempura shrimp with sriracha mayo, celery and half-sour cucumber.
Nennas
Wild Herb Pesto
Roasted garlic and porcini mushroom cream, Västerbotten cheese, smoked and dried moose heart, pickled mustard seeds, blueberry balsamic vinegar and freeze-dried lingonberries.
Traveling Taco
Torta al Pastor
A Mexican sandwich made with our homemade bread, fermented red cabbage, pickled pineapple, fresh jalapeños, avocado crema and our homemade amarillo mayonnaise.
Sando
Crispy Chicken Sando
Golden, ultra-crispy chicken in a soft Japanese-style sando, finished with creamy, tangy and crunchy layers. A perfect balance of texture and bold Asian-inspired flavours in every bite.
Rock Burger
The Ramones
Artisan malt bun with oak-smoked Black Angus pastrami, homemade pickled red onions, Raschera PDO cheese fondue, rocket salad and white BBQ sauce.
Joe’s American BBQ
Barry Cheese
American Black Angus brisket, seasoned with only salt and pepper, smoked over oak and cherry wood for four hours, then slow-cooked for 12 hours more. Served in a sandwich with cheddar fondue, pickled jalapeño and a sweet BBQ sauce.
Texas Smoke Guerilla
Beef brisket sandwich on a salt-and-pepper-crusted panini with a chimichurri-chipotle mustard and mayonnaise sauce.
Oh Babu
Naughty Pulled Lamb Pav Sliders
Eight-hour slow-roasted pulled lamb, packed with bold Indian spices and served in soft Indian pav sliders with fresh kachumber and punchy house chutneys.
BEST DESSERT
Le Paczek
Delicately sweet, buttery and eggy paczek, stuffed with milk fudge, miso and apricot.
Waffle Wands
Strudelwand
A crisp, golden waffle inspired by the classic German apple strudel, with warm spiced apples, cinnamon and a buttery strudel-style crumble. Finished with a creamy vanilla element and a drizzle of caramel, bringing together crisp waffle, soft caramelised apple, crunchy crumb and rich, indulgent sweetness.
Desserts Inc
New York Cheesecake
Made with really, really high-fat cream cheese from a local farm in the little town of Lievelde. It’s the definition of handmade cheesecake. Danielle wiggles every one to check if it’s nearly done.
Crumblies
White Chocolate Macadamia Cookie
Served with vanilla ice cream, strawberries and hazelnut sauce.
Crumblies
Classic Chocolate Chunk Cookie
Served with vanilla ice cream, Oreo crumble and milk chocolate.
BEST VEGETARIAN
Borderless Kitchen
Burmese Tohu Thoke
Shan tofu, made fresh in-house — silky, delicate and gently nutty. Tossed with sharp lime, smoky chilli, handmade garlic oil, crunchy toasted peanuts and a tangle of fresh herbs. Cold, light, bold and bright.
Nennas
Freeze-Dried Tomatoes
Roasted garlic cream, Västerbotten cheese, elderflower-pickled red onion and apple, and thyme.
ROK
Homemade Mushroom Tofu Bibimbap
Homemade mushroom tofu with a selection of mixed seasoned vegetables, a gimsalt-fried egg and homemade sweet and spicy gochujang sauce, sprinkled with spring onions and sesame seeds. Served on sticky rice.
Indian Street Food
Pani Puri
Crispy, hollow fried dough balls filled with potatoes, chickpeas and onions, served with water flavoured with fresh mint, coriander, green chilli and cane sugar.
Fire and Flank
Vegan Steak & Fries
Redefine™ 3D-printed vegan flank steak, created to replicate the texture and experience of a great steak, finished over high heat for a beautifully caramelised exterior. Served with crispy seasoned fries and our house chimichurri — packed with fresh herbs, garlic, chilli, oregano and red wine vinegar. A modern take on steak and fries that brings the same bold Fire & Flank flavours to a plant-based dish.
Oh Babu
Chilli Paneer Naughty Naan Roll
Indo-Chinese flavours with an Oh Babu twist. Golden chilli paneer tossed in bold Indo-Chinese spices, peppers and onions, wrapped in soft naan with fresh kachumber and our signature chutneys. Served with signature masala fries.
BEST BURGER
Bao Latvia
Juicy aged Black Angus beef with a brandy twist, topped with smoked cheddar, caramelised onions, crispy bacon, a fried egg and our signature sauce, served in a fluffy homemade bun.
Little Cloud Spot
Double Bacon Cheeseburger
Double beef patties smashed with thin-shaved onions on the flat top — pure Oklahoma street-food style. Stacked with double crispy bacon, double melted cheddar, pickles and BBQ sauce on a soft brioche bun.
BRGR
Original Chilli Legend Combo
Velvety, fiery cheddar-chilli cream coating a wet-aged Moravian beef patty, aged for a minimum of 21 days by Klouda, inside a toasted butter brioche bun and topped with a fresh, juicy tomato slice.
BBQ Wagon
BBQ Wagon Pulled Beef Burger
Premium Latvian beef, slow-smoked until melt-in-your-mouth tender, paired with carefully selected sauces and our signature spice blend. Layered with fresh, creamy coleslaw and locally sourced Latvian vegetables and pickles, then cradled in a toasted German pretzel bun.
Little Cloud Spot
Single Cheeseburger
Beef patty smashed with thin-shaved onions right on the flat top for that real Oklahoma vibe. Loaded with melted cheddar, pickles, ketchup and mustard on a soft brioche bun.
BRGR
Original Royal Cheese Combo
Signature wet-aged Moravian beef patty, aged for a minimum of 21 days by Klouda, inside a toasted butter brioche bun with French AOP-aged Comté cheese, sharp mature Cheddar, crunchy Viennese onions and homemade black garlic mayo.
Sushi Brothers
Sushi Burger with Tiger Prawns and Mango Salsa
Tiger prawn patty, coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried until golden and crispy. Served with spicy sauce, seaweed salad, avocado, honey-pickled cucumbers and sushi rice.
Rock Burger
Led Zeppelin
Homemade bun, Piedmontese veal and Suino Nero burger patty, made with Piedmontese heritage black pork, Langhe Nebbiolo DOC-braised Belgian endive, crushed Piedmont IGP hazelnuts, Castelmagno PDO cheese and crispy Crudo di Cuneo DOP ham chips.
Smoked Tamago
Pekin’Ger
Japanese rice burger crossed with Peking-style duck. A collaboration with Lee Kum Kee.
Babi Krakow
Pampuch with Pulled Goose
Confit goose leg, pickled cucumber, caramelised sauerkraut and three-mustard sauce.
THE SPICE AWARD
Sushi Brothers
Crispy Fried Sushi Bites with Fresh Salmon Fillet and Miso Sauce
The sushi pieces are coated in tempura batter and fried until crispy. Served with a salmon fillet, avocado and herb purée, tapioca-soy caviar, horseradish cream and sushi rice.
Desserts Inc
Carrot-Walnut Cake
A rich carrot cake flavoured with cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg, topped with a bacon, walnut and maple syrup mixture incorporating chilli and cayenne. It’s a cake with a kick.
Borderless Kitchen
Delhi Aloo Tikki Chaat
An epic Indian-style chaat, a traditional street food featuring crispy, lightly spiced potato cakes, curried chickpeas, homemade chutneys and cooling yoghurt.
ROK
Stuffed and Rolled Korean Fried Chicken
Signature Korean fried chicken, salt-brined and filled with gochugaru, garlic and ginger chicken mousseline. Coated in a blend of flours and spices, then fried in beef-tallow-infused oil. Served with homemade cucumber kimchi and homemade Korean sweet chilli sauce.
Siggi
Grilled Lyoner Sausage on a Stick
Lyoner sausage, thinly sliced and soaked in an intense bacon and onion glaze before being grilled yakitori-style. Topped with curried ketchup, spicy green curry mustard and pretzel crumble.
Joy & Gladness
Flavour-Locking Lamb Cutlets
Joy & Gladness’ succulent lamb cutlets are generously seasoned with their signature deep rub. Beautifully cooked to lock in the juices, the lamb is finished with a sticky honey jerk glaze, creating the perfect balance of sweet, smoky and spicy Jamaican-inspired flavours.