Europe's largest purpose-built food hall announces opening date in Sheffield
Cambridge Street Collective (CSC), Europe's largest purpose-built food hall is set to open in Sheffield this month with a big bang VIP launch on Wednesday 22 May, before opening to the wider general public on Thursday 23 May 2024.
A much-anticipated opening for the city, CSC is set to present the best in up-and-coming food and drink talent, which have been carefully curated and hand-chosen by food hall operators, Blend Family.
Located on Cambridge Street in Sheffield City Centre, this cavernous industrial venue is around 20,000 sq ft, and has been designed to create a prime social and communal destination, sitting at the centre of the city's landmark Heart of the City development.
Housing an exciting variety of inspiring world food vendors under one roof, CSC promises a truly unique food hall experience, with 20 independent food partners to choose from, all different and offering their own unique twists on both new and traditional cuisine.
The venue itself incorporates a BBQ and Sushi dining space, four vibrant bars including one that Japanese-focused, AR Darts, children's play area, outdoor seating, rooftop terraces and an impressive central stage-topped bar.
In addition to this, Blend are also planning weekly kids and family events, live music and monthly indie markets, while the venue will also be home to social enterprise, the Blend Culinary Foundation Community Kitchen.
Matt Bigland, Founder and CEO at Blend Family said: “Sheffield is our home and bringing Europe's biggest purpose-built food hall to our city is really exciting!
"Our goal is to bring together a community of talented food entrepreneurs representing the diverse melting pot of Sheffield, providing high-profile opportunities for the food talents in our city and offering guests a trip around the globe here in Sheffield a taste of our amazing city’s diverse DNA.”
Read on to discover more about the fantastic food vendors below...
"Our goal is to bring together a community of talented food entrepreneurs representing the diverse melting pot of Sheffield"
Matt Bigland, Founder and CEO at Blend Family
Cambridge Street Collective Vendors
- Tang Hotpot offer tantalising fusion cuisine with a famous numbing hot soup that originates from Sichuan China
- Asia Thai Street Food specialise in the flavours of Southern Thailand.
- El Chappo are bringing the authentic tastes of Mexico to Sheffield.
- Homeland Delicacy will be serving up West African classics.
- Vnam will be bringing authentic Vietnamese food and family recipes passed down through generations.
- Baity are set to present the authentic flavours, passion and rich heritage of Palestine.
- Unit Burger specialise in mouthwatering halal and gourmet burgers.
- Gyros Express will be serving their signature authentic Greek cuisine.
- Zaika E Pakistan is a contemporary Pakistani street food kitchen.
- Send Noods specialises in Hong Kongese staples all made fresh from scratch by hand.
- House of Habesha Crowned ‘Best Food Trader 2022’ at the Manchester Food and Drink Awards will be bringing the incredible flavours of Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine.
- Egg & Co are bringing egg-ceptional breakfast egg sandwiches.
- Michies is a Detroit-style pizza-inspired pizzeria, with cheesy crusts and wild flavours.
- Kyoyu Grill & Sushi Bar is where the essence of Japanese cuisine meets a modern innovation.
- Tiny Shop is Sheffield’s local favourite bubble tea spot, offering premium teas and fresh fruit infusions.
- Little Penang will be serving their flavours of authentic Malaysian street food.
- Locale Coffee serve some of the world’s finest coffees, brewed without compromise, served without complication.
- Frerot is a modern British dining on-the-counter experience from the brothers Luke & Joe. Take a seat at the counter and enjoy a sense of belonging and community.
- Hungry Buddha, already a Sheffield favourite at The Moor market, will bring their healthy home-cooked food with authentic flavours from the peaks of Nepal.
- Kumo is an Asian-focused bar serving premium cocktails and specialising in Japanese whisky and highballs.
Cambridge Street Collective will open their doors to the public from Thursday 23 May.
Recognising Sheffield’s popularity for family fun, they'll be offering something for the whole family including weekly kids’ activities and kids eat free offers every school holiday.
As well as family events and deals, guests can enjoy lunch deals, workspace, bottomless batch brew coffee and tea from Monday to Friday, along with happy hour deals.
CSC will also be hosting monthly indie markets, live music, cultural events, wellness, art and craft workshops and many more.
For more information on Cambridge Street Collective events visit: https://cambridgestreetcollective.com/events