The Flying Cows

I LOVE a burger. And not just any old burger… With the Streetfood revolution happening in Birmingham, I have become a burger snob. It’s not good enough to just chuck any old beef onto a griddle and serve it in a sesame bun anymore. A great burger has locally sourced, fresh ingredients and has been thought about from start to finish. THAT’s why Flying Cows gets a big olé’ thumbs up from me.
As one of the volunteers at the JQNF who arrange 24 Carrots, I love seeing new traders at our market. When I spotted Flying Cows on the list of people coming down — I was both intrigued and excited. Although they have appeared at super popular streetfood events across Birmingham, I hadn’t come across them before. I decided to take a gamble last night and give them a try for my dinner.
From the moment I walked over to Dan, I knew it was the right choice. After I had placed my order (beef burger with stilton — £4), Dan explained that it would take around 5 minutes to cook. This wasn’t a problem as we filled the time talking about how he got started in the burger business and what was different about his food. Honestly, if you ever get a chance to chat to him — do! He’s a lovely chap.
My burger looked amazing! Unfortunately I ate it before I thought about getting a picture, however, it was meaty, cheesy and just fantastic. The bun was soft, the meat tasted and looked fresh and the cheese was the perfect accompaniment. It was one of the best burgers I have had in Birmingham (and I’ve tried most of the greats).
Dan is relatively new on the scene, but he will be a big name before long. Check him out now (and have a natter) before he gets to the point where there are queues forming around the block!