Two local food businesses are teaming up to launch a new wood-fired pizza pop-up.

Robert Scammell and his stepson Jordy Walters co-run the takeaway food spot Urban Bites in North Walsham.

The pair have recently started working with Mahbubur Rahman of D-Lish Pizza to expand their portfolio with the new kitchen.

Eastern Daily Press: Mr Scammell has run a number of local businesses in his careerMr Scammell has run a number of local businesses in his career (Image: Archant)

Mr Scammell said: "I have personally been working in catering for nearly 40 years, from restaurants and takeaways to providing 5,000 meals a day at the New Zealand Open.

"Last year I sold my main business to go into semi-retirement and I am now working on several projects that I hope will bring opportunities to budding entrepreneurs."

He started working with Mr Rahman - known as 'Mash' - on one of these projects.

Eastern Daily Press: Mr Scammell met 'Mash' while working on another projectMr Scammell met 'Mash' while working on another project (Image: Urban Bites)

"We got talking about how he used to run a Domino's pizza outlet," he said.

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"Although Mash now runs several successful businesses he is very passionate about wood-fired pizza, so between us, we decided to launch this business."

Eastern Daily Press: Mr Scammell's stepson Jordy is in charge of the day-to-day running of Urban BitesMr Scammell's stepson Jordy is in charge of the day-to-day running of Urban Bites (Image: Urban Bites)

They will be helped by Mr Scammell's stepson Jordy and the trio hopes to welcome a number of young people on board as the venture grows.

The team has already constructed a menu full of hand-stretched pizzas with a variety of toppings.

To hire the kitchen for an upcoming event, people can call 01692 780014 or email realpizza@chef.net.

Eastern Daily Press: The new menu contains plenty of popular toppingsThe new menu contains plenty of popular toppings (Image: Urban Bites)Mr Scammell is currently collecting money for the Svitlana Legka Foundation which supports people in need in Ukraine. 

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