Look inside new Biagio's Tea Room and Store in East Rudham

Biagio's Tea Room and Store launched on September 11 at The Green in East Rudham, near Fakenham, which was previously Jane's Coffee Corner. 

The new leaseholders are Alex Biagioni, 34, and Tony Hares, 37, from Bawsey, and it builds on the success of their mobile catering business.

The East Rudham Knit and Natter Group in the new Biagio's Tea Room Picture: Sonya Duncan (Image: Newsquest)

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Also called Biagio's, for the last year they have been going to various events in a converted horsebox.

Biagio's Tea Room and Store have separate entrances Picture: Sonya Duncan (Image: Newsquest)

Ms Biagioni has dreamed of having a café since she was a teenager and her partner Mr Hares has now left his job of 20 years in the RAF to join her full-time with the business. 

Tuck into delicious cakes at Biagio's in East Rudham Picture: Sonya Duncan (Image: Newsquest)

The offering in the new tea room includes Italian coffee, cakes, sandwiches and baguettes, jacket potatoes, waffles, milkshakes and scones, with dog-friendly Puppuccinos too. 

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She said: "We have been super busy so far - customers said that we have amazing coffee, delicious cakes and generously-filled sandwiches. 

Tony Hares and Alex Biagioni inside the new Biagio's Tea Room Picture: Sonya Duncan (Image: Newsquest)

"People living in the village told us it is nice that they can walk somewhere to grab something to eat and drink." 

There is seating for 35 people inside and two benches outside, or customers can takeaway and enjoy a picnic on The Green opposite.

Inside the Biagio's Village Store, which will soon stock local gifts too Picture: Sonya Duncan (Image: Newsquest)

The Village Store, which has a separate entrance, sells essentials, including milk, loaves of fresh bread, toiletries, bags of its own blend of Italian coffee and newspapers, with local gifts launching soon. 

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Customers enjoy views of The Green from Biagio's Tea Room in East Rudham Picture: Sonya Duncan (Image: Newsquest)

Ms Biagioni added: "This venture has been a long time coming and a dream come true - it is great to see my vision come to life."

The tea room is open from 10am to 4pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 10am to 2pm on Wednesdays and Fridays, extending to weekends soon. 

The store is open 8am to 2pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 11am on Saturdays.