A mum who had office jobs for more than 30 years has swapped computers for cappuccinos and launched a coffee van with a difference. 

Emma Arbin, 50, who lives in East Harling, most recently worked in an accounts office for a haulage firm, but earlier this year she left to follow her passion.

She purchased a van in 2022 that was in a state of disrepair and spent a year giving it a makeover before launching Brew Daisy in March 2023.

Thetford & Brandon Times: Emma Arbin launched Brew Daisy earlier this year and she pops up in East Harling twice a week Emma Arbin launched Brew Daisy earlier this year and she pops up in East Harling twice a week (Image: Brew Daisy)

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Mrs Arbin said: "I was ready to do something different - I have always loved the outdoors so decided to take the plunge and launch the business." 

She offers a range of barista coffees, using locally roasted beans, herbal teas, hot chocolates and milkshakes, alongside savoury scones, cakes and pastries. 

Thetford & Brandon Times: Brew Daisy offers a range of hot drinks alongside milkshakesBrew Daisy offers a range of hot drinks alongside milkshakes (Image: Brew Daisy)

While she pops up at various locations, she has a permanent pitch in the car park opposite St Peter and St Paul's Church in East Harling every Monday and Thursday from 10am to 4pm.

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She also sells succulents and plants that she has arranged inside vintage teapots and other interesting containers. 

Thetford & Brandon Times: Emma Arbin sells her plant creations using vintage teapotsEmma Arbin sells her plant creations using vintage teapots (Image: Brew Daisy)

Customers can buy crafts from local makers at Brew Daisy too, which ranges from jewellery to crocheted items.  

Mrs Arbin said: "Initially I was just going to do plants, but it evolved into coffee and gifts as they all complement each other.

"My area has struggled with coffee shops closing in recent years, so people are very happy when they come to the hatch."

Thetford & Brandon Times: Emma Arbin in front of her Brew Daisy van, which pops up around NorfolkEmma Arbin in front of her Brew Daisy van, which pops up around Norfolk (Image: Brew Daisy)

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This summer she is also popping up at the pick-you-own sunflower field at Grange Farm in Hockwold cum Wilton. 

Thetford & Brandon Times: Some of the treats on offer at Brew DaisySome of the treats on offer at Brew Daisy (Image: Brew Daisy)

From September, she will be at Thetford Parkrun on Saturday mornings and she would also like to do private events.

She added: "It was really daunting starting the business, but I am so much less stressed now and every day is a happy work day." 

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