Business is booming at one of the newest shops in Bury St Edmunds.

Bury Mercury: Celebrity chef Peter Sidwell demonstrating his culinary skills at the opening of the Laranza kitchen showrooms on the corner of Hatter and Churchgate Street in Bury St Edmunds. Co-owners Glyn and Nicola Powell watch a mouthwatering lamb dish being prepared. Picture: ANDY ABBOTTCelebrity chef Peter Sidwell demonstrating his culinary skills at the opening of the Laranza kitchen showrooms on the corner of Hatter and Churchgate Street in Bury St Edmunds. Co-owners Glyn and Nicola Powell watch a mouthwatering lamb dish being prepared. Picture: ANDY ABBOTT (Image: Archant)

Kitchen shop Laranza has opened on the corner of Churchgate Street and Hatter Street and was joined by celebrity chef Peter Sidwell for the launch.

One of the co-owners Glyn Powell said: “The launch went really well and we had a lot of people in through the doors and a large number of enquiries which is good. Everyone seemed to love Peter’s cooking and what he did.”

Mr Sidwell has presented on Channel 4 and is the author of a range of ‘Simply Good’ cookbooks.

Speaking of how people in Bury were reacting to the new shop, Mr Powell said: “It’s going well. We’re getting a lot of comments on how good the shop looks and especially the front display.”

Bury Mercury: Celebrity chef Peter Sidwell demonstrating his culinary skills at the opening of the Laranza kitchen showrooms on the corner of Hatter and Churchgate Street in Bury St Edmunds. Co-owners Glyn and Nicola Powell watch a mouthwatering lamb dish being prepared. Picture: ANDY ABBOTTCelebrity chef Peter Sidwell demonstrating his culinary skills at the opening of the Laranza kitchen showrooms on the corner of Hatter and Churchgate Street in Bury St Edmunds. Co-owners Glyn and Nicola Powell watch a mouthwatering lamb dish being prepared. Picture: ANDY ABBOTT (Image: Archant)

He said the company had planned to open a Bury branch for the past few months when the shop became available, following the departure of Bonhams.

Bury Mercury: Celebrity chef Peter Sidwell demonstrating his culinary skills at the opening of the Laranza kitchen showrooms on the corner of Hatter and Churchgate Streets in Bury St Edmunds. Picture: ANDY ABBOTTCelebrity chef Peter Sidwell demonstrating his culinary skills at the opening of the Laranza kitchen showrooms on the corner of Hatter and Churchgate Streets in Bury St Edmunds. Picture: ANDY ABBOTT (Image: Archant)