Mr Tee King of Desserts Opens First Cornwall Shop in St Austell
Mr Tee’s Cornwall Takeaway Gets the Green Light at Mount Charles Road
After a bumpy start, the self-styled King of Desserts is finally heading for a permanent home in St Austell. Mr Tee, whose brightly painted ice cream vans have become a familiar sight across the south west, has secured conditional planning consent from Cornwall Council for 5 Mount Charles Road. The application, reference PA26/04391, covers the conversion of a former cafe into a takeaway serving kebabs, burgers, desserts, ice creams and milkshakes. For those of us who live here, it is a visible sign that St Austell’s high street is still attracting businesses with ambition. Mount Charles Road is a short walk from the town centre, so the site is easy to reach for families, students and workers grabbing a late bite after a shift. The earlier plan for a unit on Trinity Street fell through after a dispute with a rival trader in the same block, and Mr Tee chose to look elsewhere in town rather than walk away. That decision means St Austell gets a new takeaway rather than an empty unit. The property also includes a three-bedroom flat above the shop, which adds a small but practical bonus to a town where good rental homes are always in demand. The conditions attached to the consent will need to be met before trading begins, so watch for updates from the council’s planning portal as the work progresses.
What the New Opening Hours and Deliveries Mean for Local Customers
Mr Tee plans to open over the counter from 5pm until 11pm, with extended hours from midday to 11pm during school holidays. That schedule suits families looking for an easy dinner and young people wanting something after an evening out. The takeaway will also offer home deliveries, including the ice creams and desserts that made the brand famous on social media. For residents in outlying villages, that could be a welcome option, especially on wet winter nights when a trip into town feels like a chore. Mr Tee has been clear about his approach to quality. He says he wants to offer the best of the best, and his customers will judge him on that promise. Local takeaways already run a competitive trade in St Austell, so the new arrival will need to earn repeat custom with consistent portions, fast service and a menu that feels worth the price. Shoppers and diners should also keep an eye on how the business handles busy weekends, as viral attention can bring queues quickly. Our advice is simple: order early on popular evenings, check whether deliveries cover your postcode before you pay, and give the team a little patience during the first few weeks while they find their rhythm.
Timeline, Tourism and What to Watch Next
Mr Tee expects the fit-out to take around three months, with work overseen by him during regular visits from Wrexham. If the schedule holds, the doors could open at the end of January, though seasonal delays are always possible in the building trade. St Austell is a useful base for exploring the county, and its proximity to the coast means visitors often pass through on their way to the beaches. Anyone planning a day out might decide to go to Newquay for a session at Fistral Beach, then stop at the new takeaway on the way home. If you are travelling with a dog, check the local rules on dog on beaches before you set off, as restrictions can change by season, and look for dog friendly accommodation in advance if you plan to stay overnight. Mr Tee has said he would love to retire in Cornwall, which suggests this is a long-term commitment rather than a passing venture. Residents should watch for the official opening date, the first menu and any community offers that follow. Keep an eye on this paper for updates on the Mount Charles Road shop, and let us know what you think of the first batch of desserts when they arrive.
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