Major extension plans taste good for Yummy Yorkshire

The transformation and expansion of one of Yorkshire’s favourite cafés and ice cream parlours is underway.

Martin Walsh Architectural has won a £320,000 contract to create a two-storey barn conversion alongside a single storey extension for Yummy Yorkshire’s Huddersfield-based ice cream parlour and café.

The design, which includes a new ground floor dining space, ice cream servery, washrooms and an elevated private dining area to take advantage of Yummy Yorkshire’s exceptional views, will help to deliver the much-needed space to double current covers, whilst also enhancing the customer flow and experience within the building.

Matthew Robinson, technical director for Martin Walsh Architectural, said: “We are thrilled to have been asked to work on the project for one of Yorkshire’s iconic family-grown businesses. We have created a design that not only enhances the existing environment but creates extra space for diners and those looking for a more intimate dining experience.”

Jeremy Holmes, of Yummy Yorkshire, said: “When we embarked on this project there was one thing that we would not compromise upon, our conversion and extension had to sit naturally. We’re a working dairy farm, this is integral to our business, our home and our life so the new structure had to enhance our environment.

“We are really pleased with how this has progressed, especially the connection between old and new. In fact, we love how the team restored some of the original features of the barn to breathe new life into the building.

“The re-introduction of the first floor in the barn, has brought back so many memories. When it was originally in place we used the space for hay bailing – me and my father working side by side. It’s warming to know that this space will be used once again and that others can experience this hidden gem of a view.”

Despite the construction, visitors will still be able to enjoy breakfast, brunch and lunch at the café and the famous artisan ice cream.  

The project is scheduled for completion by the end of March.

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