On this day in 2024, the Ipswich Star reported that Jus Winging It, a chicken wing food truck, received notable recognition at Wing Fest in Bristol, one of the UK's largest food festivals.
The food truck, which had been serving at the Lattice Barn pub in Ipswich since the end of March that year, made the journey of more than 200 miles to participate in the prestigious event.
Wing Fest is renowned for showcasing the best chicken wing offerings in the UK and is considered one of the largest chicken wing events in the world.
During the three-day festival, Jus Winging It was awarded the judges' award for Best Buffalo Wing for its dish, the Buffalo Soldier.
"When the judges brought over the award, I was just speechless," Mr Pybus said.
He added, "It is still such a surreal feeling that a small food truck from Ipswich can travel all that way and be named one of the best."
Mr Pybus noted that they had previously come third for the same wing at Wing Fest in London, and after making a small tweak to the recipe, it became an award-winning dish.
The Buffalo Soldier features chicken wings coated in a maple buffalo sauce, topped with a blue cheese drizzle and chives.
Looking ahead, Mr Pybus mentioned their plans to attend Wing Fest in Manchester, expressing hope to bring home another award.
In response to high demand, Jus Winging It also announced an extension of its opening hours to include Wednesday nights, starting September 11 2024, where customers could enjoy a buy one portion of wings and get another half price.
Additionally, the food truck owner revealed plans to expand the business by selling popular sauces online, including the maple buffalo and South Carolina BBQ.
[From the Ipswich Star of September 10, 2024]
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