Brush & Paint Studio

Brush & Paint Studio is a pottery painting studio based in Old Trafford. Owned and run by Sarah Ahmad, the creative studio offers a fresh and exciting concept for the area. Attracting a diverse customer base, Sarah keeps prices affordable to ensure the experience is accessible to everyone.

Alongside the opportunity to get creative and paint beautiful pottery pieces, visitors can also enjoy a menu of hot and cold drinks and tasty snacks. Paint & Brush was awarded the top food hygiene rating of 5 in its very first food hygiene inspection by Trafford Council.

Prior to the inspection, Sarah was contacted by Business Compliance Support Officer, Sidra. Reflecting on her experience, Sarah said:

“I’d thought about serving tea and coffee as an additional stream of revenue and to create a more relaxing environment. There are also no other food or drink options on the estate. I had a few questions, so I contacted Trafford Council. Sidra picked up my email and we had an informal chat over the phone.

The food I sell is pre-packaged and the coffee machine is self-cleaning, but I still had some smaller questions. Sidra was able to cover everything I needed to know, including opening and closing checks, cleaning products and temperature controls. She also sent a follow-up email and, where she didn’t have an immediate answer, she came back to me later.

It was great that she tailored the advice specifically to my business, and our conversation lasted over an hour. The support Sidra provided was practical, relevant and really useful.

It’s reassuring to know you have someone in your corner who wants you to succeed. Without Sidra’s support, I would have found the process quite stressful. Starting a business can feel overwhelming, and thanks to Sidra’s help, this was the least stressful part and the guidance she gave meant I was fully prepared for my food hygiene inspection – and I achieved a rating of 5!”

To find out more about Brush & Paint Studio and to book a session, visit their website Brush And Paint - Pottery Painting Studio