A TAKEAWAY boss is honoured and humbled after being crowned Cumbria’s best two years on the trot.

Penrith's Just Greek, run by partners Yannis Papameletis and Maria, claimed the 2024 title at the regional finals of England’s Business Awards, held at Carlisle’s Crown and Mitre Hotel on Wednesday evening (October 30).

This victory marks Just Greek’s third win at the prestigious ceremony since 2021. 

“It felt as good as it did the first time. You feel appreciated,” Yannis said.

“Even today, we’ve had so many congratulations. Some of them we don’t know in person but about 25 people this morning stopped just to say congrats – this is the greatest feeling because you know it's genuine.

Yannis and Maria take to stage at Crown and Mitre Yannis and Maria take to stage at Crown and Mitre (Image: Supplied)

“You cannot buy that with all the money in the world,” he said.

This latest award adds to Just Greek's 2023 accolade as Best Takeaway in the Country at England’s Business Awards grand final after bagging the win regionally. 

“We want to thank everyone who nominated us and the support and love we have received along the way, not just now, but every year,” Yannis said.

The recent win will see the much-loved takeaway defend their UK crown at the national finals in Birmingham on November 17.

To visit Just Greek, visit https://justgreekpenrith.co.uk/