Two young women who supply authentic Malaysian dishes through their online business have been nominated as Entrepreneurs of the Year.
Best friends Susie Jolly and Kat Perry, both 32, from the Reading company Makan Malaysia, send dine-at-home meal kits nationwide in chilled, insulated boxes.
Their nominator said the pair “are two of the hardest working, most collaborative, nicest people I have ever met. I was so impressed with their energy and kindness.”
They cook authentic Malaysian food and sell it through mail order, at festivals, during pop-ups, and their supper clubs, she added.
“They ALWAYS promote other businesses and have great business ethics. They are pure joy.”
The duo, who live in Caversham and Hermitage, work with a huge number of other local independent businesses, she said, including Clays, Anonymous Coffee, Fidget and Bob, and Loddon Brewery plus at Reading Food Festival and Readipop.
The category is sponsored by insurance and financial planning company Macbeth and recognises “an individual or group with a business venture in Reading, which has shown passion and commitment to their business to ensure success.”
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Pride of Reading: Entrepreneur of the Year sponsored by Macbeth
Insurance brokers and financial services company Macbeth is once again sponsoring the Entrepreneur of the Year Award, which recognises an individual or group with a business venture and who has shown passion and commitment to ensure success.
Millie Smith, marketing director at Macbeth, said “We’ve sponsored the category for a number of years now.
“It really aligns with our values as a company, we want to bring some of the entrepreneurialism to life.
“We also love seeing what’s going on in the community, especially as a community-based company.”
“We also love to see how businesses can give back to the community, and hearing some of the stories about the events really brings to life how much of a community feel there is in such a large town.”
She explained: “It really boils down to having that village feel where everybody pulls together, and that’s something that Paul Macbeth is keen on being a part of and being able to give back to.
“The Reading area is such a community hub, with such a wealth of opportunities and talent here, and being a part of that is such a special thing.”
