The new owners of a street food business in the heart of Porthleven have thanked the public's support following its launch this week. 

Clare and Marlon Bush officially opened the doors to their new business Cargo on Thursday evening.

The street food business is based in the old StrEATkitchen (otherwise known as Big Eats) container on Commercial Road, which previously belonged to Jason Bardell.

Jason sold the business in February to focus on his health and to continue his family-run festival catering business of 11 years.

Falmouth Packet: Cargo is open from 12pm to 9pm daily Cargo is open from 12pm to 9pm daily (Image: Supplied)

You can read more about StrEATkitchen and Jason here: Owner of Porthleven restaurant 'moved' by support following announcement

Opening a restaurant has always been a dream for chef Marlon who used to work at Amélie in Porthleven. With his love for cooking and passion for ‘mixing things up,’ Marlon and Clare decided to take a leap of faith and open their first ever business together.

Falmouth Packet: Cargo is the first ever business for Clare and Marlon Cargo is the first ever business for Clare and Marlon (Image: Supplied)

Now the business is officially open, Clare told the Packet how the first day of trade went, as well as opening hours and menu changes.  

She said: “Although we didn’t have the best of weather on Thursday, we had a lot of the locals pop in to see us – they were pleased to see it open again. We also had a lot of support from people on social media, who shared pictures of their food on Instagram stories.

“We haven’t changed the menu much at the moment, but there will be new recipes in the future.

“We will be open seven days a week, 12pm to 9pm. We may shut on a Monday and Tuesday, depending on trade, but we intend to keep it open seven days a week.”

Falmouth Packet: One of the dishes available on the Cargo menu One of the dishes available on the Cargo menu (Image: Supplied)

The restaurant also has flexible indoor seating and outdoor seating, for when the weather becomes warmer.

Clare also explained how working with local suppliers has been a big help. She said: “Working with local suppliers is also benefitting us, we now have a better understanding of the way we want to work, and it’s all been really lovely.”

Following its grand opening, the couple thanked members of the public who have supported the new business, and the positive feedback.

To see more information on Cargo, including the range of dishes visit Cargo on Facebook and Instagram.