A former private chef to Celtic stars has put his award-winning Glasgow takeaway up for sale.
John Traynor stepped away from a glittering career serving dishes to the likes of Odsonne Edouard and Neil Lennon to open La Pastina in the West End in 2021.
The Byres Road spot serves fresh handmade pasta, sandwiches, pastries, cakes and more.
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In 2021, John's efforts earned him the Best Deli in Scotland prize at the Italian Awards, despite having no connection to Italy.
Now the property has been put up for sale in what the business agents describe as a 'fantastic' opportunity to acquire a business that has developed a 'great' reputation in the last few years.
La Pastina is on the market for an asking price of £35,000.
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In a prime trading position, the deli is just a stone's throw from West End spots such as Ashton Lane, the Botanic Gardens and Glasgow University.
The listing reads: "In this time the business has built up a great reputation for their high-end signature sandwiches, build-your-own salad bowls, a great selection of cakes and home baking, coffees, hot chocolates and soft drinks.
"The business enjoys a loyal and regular clientele, with lots of locals and regulars derived from the local residents and businesses, high volumes of students, as well as tourists and daytrippers."
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Previously speaking about his love for serving fresh produce, John told the Glasgow Times: “I’ve always loved cooking and eating Italian food.
“I like having something I can touch and feel when I’m making it, and I love that satisfaction you get from an amazing finished product that you’ve made by hand.”
After gaining an apprenticeship at age 16, John then went into being a private chef and described working for Edouard as a 'fan' moment.
He said: “He was such a nice guy, he was so laid back.
"I was like a fan boy the first couple of times I cooked for him."
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