KANSAS CITY, MO
We are incredibly proud to announce that Brit Boy Street Food founder Chris Thomas was featured in VoyageKC’s Community Highlights series, sharing the story behind our business and the journey that led to bringing authentic British street food to Kansas City.
In the in-depth interview, Chris shared the personal story of how Brit Boy came to be. From losing a promotional marketing business during COVID-19 to being unexpectedly fired from corporate jobs, and ultimately deciding to pursue a passion for British cooking that had been years in the making.
“When life gives you lemons, you make sausage rolls!”
— Chris Thomas, capturing the entrepreneurial spirit of Brit Boy Street Food
The feature highlights the challenges of starting a food business – from navigating extensive food safety regulations to financing the venture entirely through personal savings while caring for an active 18-month-old son. But it also celebrates the incredible support Brit Boy has received from the Kansas City community.
“The support we have received from complete strangers has been amazing. Whether they are trying British style food for the first time, they are seeking me out to scratch an itch they have from a trip abroad, or it’s someone who purely wants good food, has been humbling.”
— Chris Thomas
The article showcases Brit Boy’s product line, from traditional Shepherd’s Pie to innovative offerings like our Birria Pie with Cilantro Lime Mash, and our unique business model of online ordering with pickup locations peppered throughout the Kansas City metro area.
Chris also shared valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs: “The worst thing you can do is not to take a chance to go after what you’re passionate about. You will always wonder ‘what if’.”
We’re honored that VoyageKC chose to tell our story and grateful for the platform to share our journey with the Kansas City community. This recognition validates the hard work, dedication, and passion we pour into every pie, sausage roll, and pasty we make.
Read the full interview:
https://voyagekc.com/interview/community-highlights-meet-chris-thomas-of-brit-boy-street-food/
About Brit Boy Street Food:
Brit Boy Street Food produces home-cooked style crust-less British meat pies, sausage rolls, and pasties with flavors ranging from traditional to innovative. Available for online ordering with pickup at multiple locations throughout the Kansas City metro area, our meals pack 55-72 grams of protein per serving and are ready in less than an hour in your oven or air fryer.
