Entrepreneur of the Year sponsored by Macbeth

An individual or group with a business venture in Reading, that have shown passion and commitment to their business to ensure success.

Makan Malaysia

Best friends Susie Jolly and Kat Perry, both 32, run the Reading company Makan Malaysia, and send dine-at-home meal kits of authentic Malaysian dishes nationwide in chilled, insulated boxes.

The online operators, praised as “two of the hardest working, most collaborative, nicest people” also sell their food at festivals, at pop-ups, and their supper clubs.”

They promote and work with other local businesses and “have great business ethics. They are pure joy”.

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