Benjy's

Since the canteen on the depot shut down, there has been a lot of fuss over not having any nearby food supply, especially from people who want a half-hour lunch rather than a full hour. The nearest food place is a small BK and KFC on the Tottenham Hale roundabout, a good 10-15 min walk.

So the manager bowed to the pressure and a Benjy’s van arrived on the depot about 11.30am, sounding a musical klaxon like those novelty horns you get. Someone pipes up, "Has the circus arrived?" Suddenly the manager bursts in. "The man from Benjy’s is here! Come on and get sandwiches, drinks, rolls… Come on, don’t be shy! He’s sitting outside with hot and cold snacks, salads, a great choice! Lets go people!"

Yes, the manager had turned into a sales pitch for Benjy’s. Who said work was boring?

The food is quite good actually. The guy is fairly accommodating and said that if people requested something he didn’t have, he’d endeavour to have it in future for them. He’s gonna be at the depot for a week and see how it goes. If the business is justifiable he’ll do it for fixed term periods. I think it’ll be quite popular. No one wants just sandwiches in the winter months when there’s hot coffee and paninis available!