Couple take over Chilean stall Cocina Mia on Norwich Market
Cocina Mia, which was launched by Ana Bridgman in 2017 and offers authentic Chilean food, has been taken on by couple Catia Rocha, 41, and Callum Jones, 23, alongside Daniela Cavaco, 20.
Miss Cavaco has worked with Ms Bridgman on the stall for four years so when the opportunity came up to take over the business, her mother, Ms Rocha, decided to go for it.
She has now been learning the art of Chilean food from the business’ founder.
Ms Rocha, who is still working full time, said: “Daniela is very much the face of the business.
“We are Portuguese, but keeping the food Chilean with the intention to leave it as authentic as possible.
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“The atmosphere on the market is lovely. People have been very helpful and introduced themselves.
“We hope to make Ana proud and carry on the legacy of the really successful business.”
Changes are being made to the interior space and the opening times will stay the same.
In 2022, Sir Toby’s Beers went into partnership with Cocina Mia and opened a seating area at stalls 154 and 161 in the former home of Barry’s of Norwich.
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