Papa Ganoush was founded as a street food stand by Son and Father; Tom and Tim.

We had to make a decision whether our 'hobby' could become our income. Being a slave to the "suit" became redundant and we made a plan.

Nearly 7 years on we find ourselves in our very first restaurant in Whitley Bay, built on the success of that decision way back in 2011, a permanent site at Hillgate Quays Hawkers Market, Gateshead and soon a new daytime outlet in Jesmond.

There were some very important changes that needed to take place; namely, persuading Sarah (Sister/Daughter) to lend her incredible organisational skills and experience to the business and getting Terri more heavily involved in the management of the restaurant…and they fell for it!

Its been a long time coming but we hope for as much success over the next seven years and then some.

​This has not been possible without the incredible support of our customers over the years and we hope your patience with these new ventures is rewarding.

Tim & Tom