Come Dine With Us - Derby Market Hall Unveils New Set Of Award-Winning Street Food Traders
Published On Wednesday 26 Mar 2025 by Sticky Beak
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Derby City Council is excited to announce the second wave of traders set to move into the revitalised Derby Market Hall, marking another milestone in the transformation of the historic Grade II-listed building.
Following a £35.1m restoration, the Market Hall will reopen its doors to the public on Saturday 24 May, marking a new era for Derby’s independent shopping, dining, and entertainment scene.
A curated mix of traditional and contemporary traders will be in place when the Market Hall reopens its doors, creating a vibrant hub in the heart of the city and blending the Market Hall’s rich history with a modern experience. The newest announcement of traders offers something for everyone, with a variety of international flavours and diverse menus for all visitors.
Authentic international flavours:
- Award-winning Back-A-Yard Cuisine is set to bring the vibrant and diverse tastes of Jamaica to the Market Hall, offering a unique experience for visitors. With freshly made and locally sourced food, Back-A-Yard Cuisine will take customers’ tastebuds on a tour of Jamaica with their award-winning jerk chicken dumplings and Portland jerk chicken. Honouring a motto of ‘serving quality with taste and smiles’, Back-A-Yard Cuisine holds the People’s Choice award from the British Street Food Awards 2024 and went on to represent Britain at last year’s European Street Food Awards in Germany. With 15 years of experience in catering, visitors can expect to expand their culinary horizons with a fresh taste of Jamaican spices.
- SHIO (translating to ‘salt’ in Japanese), is bringing a taste of Japan to Derby. Originally located in Nottingham with a focus on small plate dishes, SHIO will offer Market Hall customers steamed rice bowls and their signature Japanese fried chicken, made using the finest locally sourced ingredients. With a unique approach, SHIO blends traditional Japanese techniques with innovative flavour combinations, offering a memorable dining experience at Derby Market Hall. Visitors can enjoy high-quality, flavour-packed dishes.
- Tony’s Greek Street Food is gearing up to offer an authentic taste of Greece. Led by Tony, who has over 35 years of experience in the food industry in both Greece and the UK, Tony’s Greek Street Food was founded in 2017 as a mobile food stall. It is now a takeaway shop which was previously nominated for the Best 10 British Kebab Awards 2021. Tony’s Greek Street Food is now ready to offer its signature dishes at the Market Hall, including gyros, souvlaki, halloumi, moussaka, and more. The traditional recipes have been passed down through generations, offering customers a truly unique experience of Greek cuisine.
A unique twist on a classic:
- Traditional classics are expected to be at the heart of the Market Hall’s culinary offer with Gourmegg bringing its multi-award-winning Scotch eggs alongside classic handmade dishes. With its innovative approach to Scotch eggs, Gourmegg uses ingredients that aren’t found on the high street to ensure the best quality. The range on offer includes classic pork, pork and nduja imported from Calabria, pork and Fruitpig black pudding (made using the UK’s only fresh blood black pudding) and pork with caramelised red onion chutney. Gourmegg will also offer a variety of handmade dishes for visitors, including fried chicken and brunch favourites.
A Taste of Holland:
- Also joining the Derby Market Hall will be Cheeky Pancakes, who are offering a taste of Holland to visitors. Known for their freshly cooked Poffertjes (fluffy mini-Dutch pancakes) and Stroopwafels, Cheeky Pancakes offers an irresistible menu of sweet and savoury food inspired by popular Dutch street food. Claiming the Bristol Eats Better Award for their commitment to eco-friendly practices, sustainability, and locally sourced ingredients, the vendor has served countless customers across the UK. They have also worked with big names such as Warner Bros. Studios and Silverstone and have catered for private stars, including Gareth Bale and Tom Cruise. Customers at the Market Hall can enjoy signature dishes including Cheeky Cheese (Poffertjes topped with melted cheese, garlic butter, and smoked paprika). Breakfast, lunch, and dinner options will also be available.
Nadine Peatfield, Leader of Derby City Council and Cabinet Member for City Centre, Regeneration, Strategy and Policy, said:
“I am thrilled to announce the second wave of traders who will be moving into the transformed Derby Market Hall when it reopens its doors on Saturday 24 May. We are bringing together the best of the region’s independent shopping, eating, drinking, and entertainment, and I’m incredibly excited for visitors to explore all the various international foods on offer.
Our traders offer something special for everyone. With a variety of cuisines available, I’m certain that the opening of the Market Hall will be met with much anticipation, and I am eager to welcome visitors upon opening.
The Market Hall will once again be Derby’s beating heart where people choose to come together to enjoy the buzz of the city, and I am certain that it will be a huge success.”
Located at the heart of the city centre, linking Derbion and St Peter’s Quarter with the Cathedral Quarter and Becketwell, the redeveloped Market Hall will play a key role in widening the diversity of the city centre and is expected to generate £3.64m for the local economy every year.
More traders, including street food traders, are set to be announced in the coming weeks.
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