A woman who started her business with nothing but a gazebo is now appearing on Channel 4 programme Aldi's Next Big Thing.
Despite getting a job in her chosen industry, she decided it wasn't for her and was persuaded by her sister to follow her passion instead - cooking. She told the ECHO: "I got a job for The Gluten Free Pie Company, working with founders Denise and Matt and I found it really wholesome.READ MORE: Great British Menu winner bringing something special to Liverpool
Lucy started making her veggie and vegan dumplings at home first, and would deliver them on her bike after selling them through Instagram. As they became more popular, she applied for a £100 loan from the Prince's Trust and with that bought a deep fat drier, gazebo and a hot plate. She said: "It was about bringing something new to the table, quite literally. From carrying fryers onto trains to our now permanent spot atop Afflecks, every step has been worth it."