Get ready for a deep dive into the unstoppable rise of Tom & Scott, the masterminds behind OPM, Birmingham's burger sensation! In this episode of Breaking Bread, we uncover how they went from fashion to food, launching OPM with zero culinary experience. Hear the wild stories of their early street food hustle, the first-ever DDC, and how they took their brand from pop-up to permanent. Plus, we talk about their new venture, Kilder, and what makes their pizza the gnarliest in Brum. Don't miss this inside look at building a food empire!
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:13 Preparing for the Hill Walk
00:43 Nostalgic Moments and Realizations
01:44 Early Life and Career Beginnings
05:06 The Birth of a Food Passion
06:02 First Steps into the Food Business
07:25 Challenges and Early Successes
11:29 Building a Brand and Expanding
13:44 Transition to a Full-Time Venture
15:56 Collaborations and Community
24:27 Opening the Restaurant
40:30 The Quest for Quality Meat
41:10 Expanding to New Farms
42:36 Crafting the Perfect Patty
44:22 The Smash Burger Debate
45:46 Birmingham's Burger Scene
49:07 Experimenting with New Burgers
52:29 Introducing Deep Pan Pizza
57:49 Favorite TV Shows and Movies
01:00:43 Music and Cookbooks
01:05:04 Fast Food Favorites
01:06:27 Top Food Destinations
01:11:23 Concluding Thoughts
Socials
OPM
Website- https://originalpattymen.com/
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/originalpattymen
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/OriginalPattyMen
Kilder
Website- https://www.kilderbar.co.uk/
Insta- https://www.instagram.com/kilder_bar
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/KilderBar
Cornershop Pizza- https://www.instagram.com/cornershop_pizza/
Scott Insta- https://www.instagram.com/scott_opm/
Tom Insta- https://www.instagram.com/tom_opm/
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Opening Drone Footage From Rob At Alto Drones- https://www.instagram.com/alto.drones/
Music From Tom Ford- https://www.instagram.com/thetennischampion/
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