Overview
- The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Borough Market and took a brief trial shift at Humble Crumble, serving hot desserts to shoppers.
- Founder Kim Innes called the encounter surreal and said the couple asked about how she started and what it takes to run the business.
- Innes said the company now employs about 100 people and recorded £6.6 million in sales with £1.1 million in pre-tax profit.
- She said she plans a sixth site near Selfridges later this year and is in talks to sell branded pre-packaged crumble toppings.
- Innes also asked Prince William about help toward a Royal Warrant, an honor given to firms that supply the Royal Household for at least five years.