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.

"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."
Matt Bigland, Founder and CEO, Blend Family