Stamps in our passport

Press, awards & events

Every journey has a story. Here’s where ours has been told — and where you can find us in person.

4× Finalist — UK Small Business Awards 2026
UK Small Business Awards 2026

Four times a finalist in our first year

Representing Cambridge in four categories at the Official UK Small Business Awards — a huge moment for a business that started with £1,000 and a home kitchen.

Best Business Branding Best New Business Female Entrepreneur of the Year
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#SBS official winner badge for ANAVRIN Kitchen, Theo Paphitis Small Business Sunday Award
Issued byTheo Paphitis #SBS StampNo. 01

Small Business Sunday winner

Anavrin Kitchen is an official winner of Theo Paphitis Small Business Sunday (#SBS) — the weekly award where the Dragons’ Den entrepreneur personally picks standout UK small businesses.

Certificate: Anavrin, 2026 Finalist, Best Business Branding, UK Small Business Awards Award
Issued byUK Small Business Awards StampNo. 02

Best Business Branding

Anavrin is a 2026 finalist for Best Business Branding at the Official UK Small Business Awards, representing Cambridge.

Certificate: Anavrin, 2026 Finalist, Best Small Business, UK Small Business Awards Award
Issued byUK Small Business Awards StampNo. 03

Best Small Business

Anavrin is a 2026 finalist for Best Small Business at the Official UK Small Business Awards, representing Cambridge.

Anavrin samosas on display, photographed for the Cambridge Independent Press
Issued byCambridge Independent StampNo. 04

The taste of success from the start

Founder Lavanya Sarikonda offers a fine-dining style flavour experience at an affordable price. The story behind Anavrin and the passion that started the journey.

Certificate: Anavrin, 2026 Finalist, Best New Business, UK Small Business Awards Award
Issued byUK Small Business Awards StampNo. 05

Best New Business

Shortlisted as a 2026 finalist for Best New Business at the Official UK Small Business Awards, representing Cambridge.

Anavrin samosas cut open to show their fillings Press
Issued byFoodepedia StampNo. 06

A flavourful samosa journey

“Each had its own distinctive and delicious flavour profile.” Chloe Middleton takes a tour of the Anavrin samosa range.

Certificate: Lavanya Sarikonda, 2026 Finalist, Female Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Issued byUK Small Business Awards StampNo. 07

Female Entrepreneur of the Year

Our founder, Lavanya Sarikonda, is a 2026 finalist for Female Entrepreneur of the Year at the Official UK Small Business Awards.

A tray of Anavrin gourmet samosas Press
Issued byFood & Drink Network StampNo. 08

A world of flavour, wrapped in a samosa

From Indian butter chicken to Mexican-inspired chipotle beans, Anavrin takes the humble samosa on an international journey. Air-fried, never deep-fried.

Crowds enjoying food at a Cambridgeshire festival with the Anavrin stall Event
Issued byMarkets & Festivals StampNo. 09

On the road across Cambridgeshire

Our black gazebo and hot samosas have popped up at local markets and food festivals across Cambridgeshire — including the Taste of East Anglia Food & Drink Festival.

Plated dishes on a competition table at International Salon Culinaire 2024 Event
Issued byInternational Salon Culinaire StampNo. 10

Competing at International Salon Culinaire

Competing at a high level shaped Anavrin’s passion for craft, presentation and flavour. A table of plates from our 2024 showing.

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Front page of the Cambridge Independent

“The taste of success from the start” — our founder’s story made it into print. Tap a clipping to read it up close.

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Running a market, food festival, taproom night or community event in Cambridgeshire? Our black gazebo and hot samosas would love an invitation.

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Writing about independent food, female founders or Cambridge small businesses? We’re happy to share our story, photos and samples.

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