NOT JUST A CORNER SHOP

Reliably providing the sleepy suburb of Wigston Fields with papers and sweets, the Carlton Drive store was just another corner shop. However, under the direction of Pratik & Bee Master, it has been transformed into a mecca for food lovers... Championing high quality, local produce has certainly proved a hit with the locals. "Even on the busiest Saturday, we could perhaps expect to see 100 customers in a day" reminisced Pratik, who is taking over the reins of the business from his father, retiring after 17 years behind the counter. "On our re-launch day, we estimate that nearly 1000 people came through the doors - I just couldn't believe it!"... More than 10 local producers set up stalls in and around the shop to celebrate the launch 2 months ago, giving out samples and talking to delighted shoppers. These included baked goods from Bisbrooke Artisans, sweet treats from Sweeet Toothz, and Leicestershire's very own vintner, Liz Robson from the Rothley Wine Estate.

Primary location: Wigston Fields United Kingdom