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Sheffield’s Cambridge Street Collective Fuels Local Business Growth

4/5/2026

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The Cambridge Street Collective, Europe’s largest food hall in Sheffield, opened in 2024 amid city redevelopment.
Vendors benefit from shared infrastructure and lower risks, with annual revenue averaging £5.6 million.
Local businesses flourish, with many transitioning from food halls to brick-and-mortar locations.
Chef Kevin Hong has launched a fusion ramen bar and a sushi taco kiosk.
Blend Collective's finance director James Cowan says there is growth potential for food halls.

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Story summary

The Cambridge Street Collective, Europe’s largest food hall in Sheffield, opened in 2024 amid city redevelopment.
Vendors benefit from shared infrastructure and lower risks, with annual revenue averaging £5.6 million.
Local businesses flourish, with many transitioning from food halls to brick-and-mortar locations.
Chef Kevin Hong has launched a fusion ramen bar and a sushi taco kiosk.
Blend Collective's finance director James Cowan says there is growth potential for food halls.