Taco Bell superfan has Leeds student flat transformed into unique takeaway - and rent covered for a year

A Taco Bell superfan has had her student flat in Leeds transformed into a takeaway-themed haven - and had her rent covered for an entire year.

Fast food enthusiast Arabelle Holme won the home makeover after entering a rigorously judged video competition that received hundreds of entries.

Taco Bell superfan Arabelle Holme has had her student flat in Leeds transformed into a takeaway-themed haven - and had her rent covered for an entire year.placeholder image
Taco Bell superfan Arabelle Holme has had her student flat in Leeds transformed into a takeaway-themed haven - and had her rent covered for an entire year. | Taco Bell

Her undying love for the Mexican-inspired chain is reflected in the new décor, with menu boards, ordering screens installed in the kitchen, and reusable cutlery and trays.

In her winning application, Arabelle revealed the lengths she goes to for Taco Bell, including camping outside the Cardigan Fields store desperate for a first taste of seasonal fries with sour cream dip.

Arabelle revealed the lengths she goes to for Taco Bell, including camping outside the Cardigan Fields store desperate for a first taste of seasonal fries with sour cream dip.placeholder image
Arabelle revealed the lengths she goes to for Taco Bell, including camping outside the Cardigan Fields store desperate for a first taste of seasonal fries with sour cream dip. | Taco Bell

She said: “My housemates and I always grab a Taco Bell between lectures or during a night out, so now we have the full experience in our own kitchen.

“We are the only flat in Leeds that can boast it has its very own Taco Bell, and we can’t wait to invite mates over to enjoy the full experience!”

She will also enjoy the luxury of having her rent covered by the chain for an entire year, having had to fork out only £1.99 for the price of a wrap.

Her student flat has been transformed into a fast food-inspired haven.placeholder image
Her student flat has been transformed into a fast food-inspired haven. | Taco Bell

Jessica Kleinert, Head of Marketing at Taco Bell UK, said: “It might be Halloween but we're about treats, not tricks.

“Students are the backbone of our late-night cravings, but rising costs are making it hard for them to enjoy student life fully.

“We wanted to create a fun and completely unique experience for our superfan, whilst bringing the Taco Bell experience to students daily.”

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