Bolton Market usually hears Alain Job before they see him, with a booming voice almost as big as his heart. The Cameroonian chef opened his street food stall in the town six years ago and has since become something of a local celebrity due to his excellent African cuisine and huge personality to match.
Every Christmas, Alain cooks an African-inspired feast for his regular customers, using ingredients sourced entirely from the market's food hall.
This year, he left the decision on what to cook in the hands of the public - running a poll on the official Nkono Twitter account.
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