A burger van on the A12 near Ipswich has seen an increase in TikTok influencers and reviewers heading to the layby for a taste of local grub.

Marco's Smokeshed was opened by Marcus Livermore more than two years ago, offering "high quality, local on the go food" for lorry drivers and passers-by. 

Mr Livermore believes the effect of TikTok will be powerfully positive for his business (Image: Marcus Livermore) Over the last week Mr Livermore has seen more TikTokers stopping by for a bite, only to find the video has more than 10,000 views a day later.

Mr Livermore said that his business is "nothing special, just proper food at a reasonable price".

He said: "The traction, it will absolutely help."

Mr Livermore, a former lorry driver, had to retire from behind the wheel due to a health condition but found he had a passion for cooking.

He gathered enough money from his grandfather's inheritance to open up the burger bar - lovingly named with a nod to his family. 

Mr Livermore added: "When drivers stop by, I make sure they don't worry about whether they need to eat again that day,

"They eat once with me, at 10am, and won't need to think about it for the rest of the day."

Although aptly named a burger bar, the smokeshed also offers breakfast (Image: Marcus Livermore) Mr Livermore also says he offers a safe space for people to open up and talk, having experience with his own mental health.

He added: "It's nice for lorry drivers to have somewhere where they can talk.

"I see them once a month, they can open up and not worry about seeing me again until they stop by weeks later.

"By that point I've forgotten, they've forgotten, but they still get the benefit."

Mr Livermore prides himself on using 'very' local produce, the butchers and bakery are both under a mile from his house (Image: Marcus Livermore)

Mr Livermore can be found in a lay-by on the northbound carriageway of the A12 between Ipswich and Woodbridge.