Teesside mum-of-three treats deli as one of her kids

The Teesside trader has opened her deli in Middlesbrough town centre after moving from Castlegate Shopping Centre in Stockton.

This Teesside trader puts so much heart and soul into her deli business that she treats it as one of her children.

Penny Ward, 49, from Norton, has opened her new deli, Number 4, in Middlesbrough town centre. Number 4 employs seven staff who provide freshly made sandwiches, salads, cakes, and snacks.

The mum-of-three opened her business, in Middlesbrough, as she plans to close her current venture, Ray’s Deli, which has been running for 23 years in Stockton. Ray’s Deli is closing as the Castlegate Shopping Centre prepares for demolition.

Despite being offered a new five-year lease on a unit in Stockton, Penny decided to move her business to Middlesbrough after shopping with her friend Nicole in the Dundas Indoor Market.

Penny’s delivery service, which she set up during lockdown, means that she doesn’t have to leave her loyal customers behind in Stockton.

While Penny said that lockdown was tough, she remained determined to keep going to support the people who worked for her, who include all three of Penny’s children and her ex-husband Ray.

“We’re still best friends. He handed over the business near the start of the pandemic and moved away, but now he’s back and I’ve re-employed him,” Penny said.

“I’m determined to make this a success because I want to do it for the kids and make sure they’ve always got something to fall back on.”

Manager of Dundas Indoor Market David Harris praised Penny’s experience, enthusiasm, and the quality of her food.

“We’ve got a great mix – people who are new to business and people like Penny who has run a business for years.

“It’s obviously been a tough couple of years for everybody but I’m extremely optimistic that 2022 is going to be easier and all the hard work will be rewarded.”

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