Food and drink retailers urged to look to Kirkgate for opportunities
THE £13.6m redevelopment of Kirkgate Markets in Leeds is coming to a close, and developers are urging food and drink businesses to take up space in its fresh food hall.
The new hall will open this spring, bringing together meat, fish, game and fresh produce.
Now Leeds City Council is encouraging Yorkshire’s smaller food and drink producers to move in to the revamped space.
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Recently voted Britain’s Favourite Market at the Great British Market Awards, Kirkgate Markets are adjacent to the new £150m Victoria Gate development, promising to bring a surge in footfall to the eastern area of the city centre.
Organisers are looking for speciality and artisan produce retailers, as well as ethnic specialities, breweries and patisseries. 
Councillor Gerry Harper, deputy executive member responsible for regeneration, transport and planning, said: “Home to some amazing characters, bursting with history and offering amazing value, we already know that Kirkgate Market has so much to offer traders, shoppers and visitors alike.
“We are very proud of what Kirkgate already has to offer and there will always be a place for the traditional produce and traders which our customers already know and love.
“This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the most exciting developments in Leeds today.”
Events for potential stallholders are being held on Monday 15 February at 5.15pm, and Wednesday 17 February at 7.15am.
To find out more, call 0113 378 1950 or email markets@leeds.gov.uk
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