From Kitchen to Music Scene to Successful Street Food Business: The Rise of Thief Street

Jon Green, from Urmston, has taken an unconventional path to culinary success with Thief Street, his wildly popular Asian inspired street food concept. Jon spent many years working in professional kitchens while also making a name for himself in Manchester’s music scene as the singer/songwriter ‘Rum Thief’.

During the COVID-19 lockdowns, Green and his fiancée Ellen Birchenough started Thief Street from their home kitchen, serving up mouthwatering Asian-inspired street food for takeaway. Word spread quickly about their bold flavours and creative dishes. 

Fast forward to today, and Thief Street has risen to become a celebrated local culinary sensation. They now operate popular permanent popup locations at The Gasworks in Manchester and The Produce Hall in Stockport.

Jon’s unique culinary journey and talents were recently showcased on the Food Network’s series ‘Adam Richman Eats Britain’ with the American chef and TV personality stating, “To call Thief Street bar food, snack food or street food is an insilult, in my opinion. This is just extraordinarily well-made food. That’s the truth.”

“We’re still buzzing to have been featured on the show and that Adam loved what we do is humbling!” said Jon. “Music and food have always been a massive part of my life and when I do less of one, the other naturally takes precedence, Ellen, my team and I work super hard to perfect our brand so the recognition has been welcome and we’re excited to keep evolving and taking Thief Street to ever new heights.”

With their inventive street food wowing critics and diners alike, Jon Green and Ellen Birchenough have established Thief Street as a true Manchester culinary gem to watch out for.

About Thief Street

Thief Street is an Asian inspired street food concept created by Jon Green and Ellen Birchenough, serving bold flavour combinations and creative dishes. Based in Manchester, they operate popular popup locations across the city. Learn more at http://www.thiefstreet.co.uk