Food hall promises vibrant addition to city when it launches next month

A new food hall in the renovated Hammonds building, in Hull, will open to the public early in December.

HoH Food Hall combines a collection of dining, organic grocery, retail, food, music and art offerings including artisanal food and beverage stations.

It has created over 200 local jobs and the 30,000 sq ft industrial space will feature at least 12 different food and beverage locations such as the Vinyl Lounge, the Tin Man Bar, and 1821 Cocktail and Coffee bar.

Hand-pulled, locally brewed 1821 HoH Beer will be available from the keg.

Alternatively, those who prefer wine can visit the counter of Vino Deli for charcuterie boards and a choice of over 300 hand-picked wines selected by Peppe, a food and beverage specialist from Italy.

Eann Smith, creator and operator of HoH Food Hall, said: “With the help of the building owners, we have managed to create a destination that Hull can be proud of.

“HoH is a hive of local producers, makers and bakers. We aim to attract two million visitors a year and breathe life back into the city centre.

“Our artisanal and organic farmers market will carry over 6,000 hand-picked produce items, working closely with suppliers in Hull and Yorkshire to bring the best farmers and growers into our food hall.

“Every week we hand-select producers to offer experience led tasting workshops and masterclasses, so our customers get to meet the people behind the produce.

“We also have pop-up opportunities up for grabs for aspiring producers to promote their brand or concepts in our food hall.

“This gives a platform to those talented individuals, helping launch their products to the public. This rotation will keep HoH fluid with a vibrant mix of creative independent businesses.”

HoH will feature “Guerrilla Street Kitchen” – designed to give an opening to local chefs who may not have the opportunities to open their own restaurant.

And the venue will also be the home of new and fresh music opportunities, in a project steered by Grammy award-winning, multi-platinum producer Jake Gosling.

Gosling, in collaboration with Mike White of Browse Magazine, will curate a diverse programme of music events including internationally renowned acts and local artists, and a #HoHNewMusic playlist. Additionally, a recording studio will be in the HoH basement from next year.

Continuing on the music theme, the food hall will feature a record shop, hosted by Bug Vinyl Records.

Bug Vinyl will trade a broad range of new records located in a purpose-built shop adjacent to the vinyl bar, which will host live music performances and DJ sets from local record collectors.

HoH Food Hall will formally open to the public on 3 December with a weekend-long launch event featuring live music, local street food concessions and other entertainment.