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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