A YOUNG woman has set up her own sushi and delivery business at home after creating New Year's treats.

Alex Duckitt is making and packaging the sushi all by herself while also offering home deliveries and collections.

She said: “Over Christmas, my mum bought me a sushi-making kit for Secret Santa — it was literally only £11 from Amazon — it was very simple.

“She knew I always wanted to make sushi at home and on New Year's Eve I made some for the family.”

As Alex’s family tucked in delightfully at her meal, she joked afterwards that she should start selling it.

Alex said: “We were all joking and then after a few drinks it dawned on me that nobody sells sushi around here.”

What started off as a joke half said in jest quickly became a business venture.

Alex has been offered to make sushi for the starter menus at Fantails while also making sushi for dinner parties. The Andalusian in Carlisle is hosting a sushi night on July 15 to feature Alex’s homemade sushi.

Reader's were amazed by the 19-year-olds success. Jessica Davies, said: "Isn't this amazing! By someone so young as well."

Margaret Sharper, said: "I haven't had sushi before, I'll have to try this out."

Chloe Taylor, said "I love Alex's sushi."