121 results for the term ‘food production’
Sheffield Food Tours
Kelham Island Food Tours have teamed up with some of the best places to eat and drink in Kelham Island to offer you a true taste of independent Sheffield, along with fascinating insights along the way.
Food & Drink
The best of our independent scene! From food halls to fine dining, street food to cosy cafes, across the city you'll be spoilt for choice.
Sheffield Food Festival
An annual celebration the city’s vibrant food and drink scene, with a host of great local produce and mouth-watering street food!
An exploding food & drink scene
Over recent years, Sheffield has seen a boom in independent eateries, breweries and bars, and the city's food & drink scene is getting some real attention right now. From food halls to fine dining, street food to cosy cafes, across the city you'll be spoilt for choice.
The Sheffield Honey Company
The Sheffield Honey Company is an award winning artisan producer of premium quality local English honey and the finest beeswax products. Available through stockist across Sheffield. See website.
Accolade for Sheffield’s commitment to business for good
Sheffield has been awarded formal accreditation as a Social Enterprise Place for its commitment to developing and supporting social enterprise to thrive by Social Enterprise UK.
Sheffield crowned UK Foodie Capital
Sheffield has been named as the UK Food Capital of the UK, according to a report by hospitality provider, Accor, as they reviewed the very best locations to indulge your taste buds and identified the best spots for different cuisines.
Leaf and Shoot
A former builder who dreamed of the good life has transformed the forgotten underground vaults of Kelham Island into a haven for producing organic edible produce after calling on help from Launchpad, a unique programme which provides business support to new and aspiring entrepreneurs based in the Sheffield City Region.
FourJaw: Powering productivity in Sheffield and beyond
FourJaw is a cost-effective and easy to install product that’s essentially a fitness tracker for machines.
Moss Valley Fine Meats
The farm produces pork, hand-cured bacon and ham and hand-made sausages and burgers in their own butchery. Pigs are bred and reared on their farm in the picturesque Moss Valley where the family has farmed for a hundred years. Available at stockists across Sheffield.
Bullion Chocolate
Crafter of single origin chocolate from bean to bar.
Whirlow Hall Farm Shop
Whirlow Hall Farm sell high welfare pork, lamb, Galloway beef, hand linked sausages, traditional dry cured bacon, free range eggs, soft fruit and veg in season. All food is produced on Whirlow Hall farm and sold exclusively through the farm shop. Also available are a variety of local jams, chutneys, drinks (alcoholic and non alcoholic) homemade cakes and artisan cheeses.
FourJaw sees results from Productivity Grant powered investment
A tech spin-out from the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre has seen customer traction rise and attracted £1.3m in their second funding round after using a Business Productivity Grant to create a ‘fit bit for UK manufacturing.’
Hideaway
Discover exceptional food and drink in the heart of Sheffield, where tradition meets modern mixology.
Whirlow Brook Hall
Whirlow Brook Hall is a stunning venue in Sheffield set in the picturesque and beautiful 39 acres of Whirlow Brook Park. Offering a peaceful setting for conferences, away days, private dining and weddings it has 7 conference rooms of varying sizes, all beautifully furnished and each with a view over the parkland.
Catherines Choice
Family owned and operated producer of jams, conserves, chutneys, mustards, pickles, relishes and sauces. All made in Sheffield.
Balqees
A raw honey boutique which sources unique varieties of raw honey locally and from around the world. From exquisite mono floral honey to delectable fusions bursting with flavour.
Candy Kabin
Traditional Sweet shop selling over 250 different sweets. Handmade chocolates & fudge. Vegetarian & sugar free. Sweet cakes, children's parties, Smoo milk shakes, ice cream and slush. The shop also has seating area.
Beeches of Walkley
Beeches of Walkley is an inner city farm shop based a Walkley. A high class butchers, offering free local delivery, locally sourced, farmhouse and homemade produce. Beeches of Walkley make all their own sausages, burgers & dry cured bacon.
Zeds Wholefoods
Zeds Wholefoods are a general grocery shop, specialising in wholefoods. Located in the heart of Nether Edge, the shop sells organic produce all year round.
Heist Brew Co
Brewery and bottle shop.
Esther Morrison, business information officer
Meet Esther, one of our team of High Street specialists. She’s regularly out and about in her patches- Kelham Island, Parsons Cross, Crosspool, Spital Hill, Burngreave, Firth Park and Crystal Peaks.
From Cow to Conference
‘The hospitality industry has changed greatly post-pandemic’ says Deborah Tillbrook, ‘Not only did Covid 19 make the distribution & serving of food very different, but it also galvanised the pace of sustainability advancements within the industry.'
Nǎm Sông (Five Rivers)
A Sheffield based entrepreneur who brought a vision of Vietnam to the city is thriving after securing financial and business support from two City Region initiatives designed to support new and existing entrepreneurs.
Marketing Sheffield
Sheffield’s official destination marketing organisation, Marketing Sheffield is part of ‘City Futures’ at Sheffield City Council and looks after the city's place brand and promotion.
Get Together
Get Together - as the name suggests - is a friendly affair. It's about having a great time discovering new music whilst meeting some great people, and also getting to have some tasty food and drink from local producers while you're at it. It's about ditching the attitude that can come with music sometimes, about letting yourself go, and coming together at the same time.
Cohesion and Sanctuary
In 2007, with the support of the City Council, Sheffield became the UK’s first ‘City of Sanctuary’ for asylum-seekers and refugees—demonstrating our pride in the welcome we offer to people in need of safety.
Sheffield Street listed second in the Top 10 Hotspots for indie shops
American Express and Shop Small commissioned research with GlobalData to reveal the top 10 UK high streets for independent shops, with Sheffield's Division /Devonshire Street placing second.
Selina Treuherz, University of Sheffield geography graduate
"I chose to work in Sheffield because I didn't want to leave! I have a really lovely group of friends still here, there's a great music scene and I love being able to dash off to the Peaks after work.”
A global health tech revolution
Just as we were (and still are) a trailblazer in industry and modern manufacturing, shaping how the world makes products, Sheffield is now also doing the same in the world of health tech - especially for young people.
Look Up, it's The Neon Pack!
Augmented reality brilliance along the top of Sheffield Hallam University's Owen Building, in the centre of Sheffield.
The pioneering city of electronic music
There are few cities in the world as synonymous with electronic music as Sheffield. For half a century the city has been producing a steady stream of game-changing music that has gone on to impact and shape the way electronic music sounds all across the world.
Sheffield Makers Shops
Sheffield is a City of Makers! So it's not surprising that there's a great selection of fantastic independent shops, purely dedicated to showcasing and stocking a wide variety of Sheffield-made products created by talented local makers.
Business
Whether you’re a digital SME, artisan producer, or in the FTSE 100 you’re in good company in Sheffield. Our business community is a crucible of ideas, skills and opportunity. No matter the size of your business or ambition, there's also a whole host of FREE support services available to help you thrive here.
Rivelin Edge
Rivelin Edge is something of a connoisseur's crag. It is small, but perfectly formed – charming and with a very special quality to it.
Nue
Nue is a gluten free Café & Deli serving great coffee and delicious food. You can even build your own sandwich from a wide range of gluten free products.
Making manufacturing fit for the future
FourJaw has secured grant funding to accelerate the development of what has been dubbed the ‘fit bit for UK manufacturing.’
The Sport, Health and Wellbeing sector in Sheffield
Sheffield has a number of distinct assets within the Sport, Health and Wellbeing arena and, thanks to the rich heritage in medical technology development, the city is home to one of the UK’s largest Medical Devices clusters. Our manufacturing expertise means we also have one of the largest concentrations of orthopaedic, medical device and surgical instrumentation companies in the UK.
Chapmans Case Study
Agricultural components manufacturer Chapmans has seen plenty of changes and challenges on its 30-year journey.
Sheffield ranked as No.1 City in the UK to start a business
An annual ranking of the Top 25 Cities in the UK (outside of London) for starting a business, the Startups Cities Index is the most exhaustive research project of its kind. Sheffield was revealed as the ultimate winner, thanks to the city’s strong performance across business support, talent attraction, low cost of living, large working population and fantastic transport links.
Popular trad routes on Stanage
Over 4 miles, the breathtaking gritstone edge of Stanage is home to some of the most famous traditional or ‘trad’ routes in the world - and it literally forms the boundary edge of Sheffield. If you wanted a single venue to capture the full gritstone climbing experience then Stanage is your place.
OPUS
An independent social enterprise founded under the banner of 'Creating for Common Good' - promoting participation, creativity and activism. Projects include Now Then Magazine and the Now Then App, Wordlife, Opus distribution and Festival of Debate.
Sheffield Lakeland Landscape Partnership
The Sheffield Lakeland Landscape Partnership offers a unique opportunity to manage the heritage of the place of outstanding natural beauty.
Green and sustainable meetings
Sheffield has set an ambitious target of becoming a net zero carbon city by 2030. The Sheffield Convention Bureau is here to help your meeting run in a more sustainable way, achieve your green objectives and leave a positive legacy for your delegates and residents of the city.
Turnip & Thyme
Welcome to Turnip & Thyme, your cosy retreat for British culinary delights. Nestled on Ecclesall Road, near the Hunter’s Bar roundabout, this bistro is a labour of love from the sibling duo, Robert and Louise. They believe in creating a relaxed, inviting atmosphere where the tradition of British food thrives.
Sheffield Theatres Announce 50th Anniversary Season
Sheffield Theatres have announced their landmark 50th anniversary season, including an ambitious trilogy of plays and the much anticipated return of Standing at the Sky's Edge, amongst many more exciting productions.
Take a Chocolate Factory Tour with Bullion
Fancy seeing how Yorkshire’s first bean-to-bar craft chocolate maker, take cacao from around the globe and turn it into award-winning chocolate? Join Bullion Chocolate for a tour and tasting at their new Chocolate Factory in Sheffield.
Sheffield spotlighted as UK travel destination on German Breakfast TV
Airing on German Breakfast show programme, ZDF’s Volle Kanne, the 13-minute city piece was broadcast in two segments and took German viewers on a whistle-stop tour or Sheffield’s key attractions, vibrant places and green spaces.
Look Up, it's Hankong!
Augmented reality brilliance on the rooftop of the Graves Gallery and Central Library in Sheffield city centre.
Indie shopping in Kelham Island
As the hospitality scene has gone from strength to strength in Kelham Island, more retail too is now also beginning to pop up across the district.
Quality time together
Your next weekend away? Make the most of your time and combine the great outdoors with bustling suburbs, foodie delights, world class theatre and more in Sheffield.
Look Up, Together!
Augmented reality brilliance on top of this Grade II listed building in the Heart of the City in Sheffield.
Groups
A brilliant city for that long-needed weekend away with your mates, Sheffield's size means there's loads to go at, but it's not so big that getting around becomes a mission - plus as The Outdoor City there's tonnes of adventure to be had.
Couples
Whether it's a special romantic occasion or you just simply want to explore somewhere new, there's lots to enjoy with your favourite person in Sheffield, The Outdoor City.
Sheffield Cheesemakers
Sophie Williams founded Sheffield Cheesemasters, the city’s first artisan cheesemaking company in July 2017. Despite enjoying a successful career in IT security, Sophie was determined to create her dream business, based around her lifelong love of cheese.
Sheffield entrepreneur scoops top accolade at FSB awards
Kirsty Smitten, 28, Sheffield, awarded for founding spin-out company making first new class of antibiotics in over 35 years
Russell’s Bicycle Shed Rides for Hendo’s
As the Organisers of the Cycle City Active City conference prepare for the event to open at Sheffield City Hall tomorrow, Russell Cutts, owner of Russell’s Bicycle Shed, Sheffield has this morning taken to the streets on one of his e-cargo bikes to make a collection from a very special Sheffield location and deliver to the conference venue.
Record Summer in Sheffield
It’s been a successful summer in Sheffield as we’ve hosted a number of high-profile events (the Women’s Euros being a particular highlight) and some of hotels and venues having record breaking months. Conferences have played no small part in this and the team at Conference Sheffield have had one of our busiest and most successful summers to date. Here are a few of our highlights showing why Sheffield really does make for a smart event move.
Look Up, and Drift!
Augmented reality brilliance on top of the Diamond - the University of Sheffield's school of Engineering, in Sheffield city centre.
Future Talent
From apprentice right through to post graduate, the fact that two world-class Universities are based right here in the centre of the city means you're right in the mix with some of the best brains.
Kelham Island rated as one of Britain's coolest neighbourhoods (again!)
Consistently cool! Sheffield's Kelham Island district has been in the press once again, having been named amongst the coolest neighborhoods in Britain according to The Telegraph.
May Fayre returns to Sheffield
Weston Park May Fayre is set to bring a day of free family entertainment when it returns on Sunday 22 May, with street performers, exhibitors, stalls and children’s fun fair.
The capital of modern manufacturing
The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District (AMID) spans the border of Sheffield and neighbouring town of Rotherham, and was the first of it's kind in the UK. This 2,000 acre, already decade-old cluster of inventiveness, alongside the world-leading heavy industry and engineering expertise still present in the city, inspires and powers the future of a £200 billion sector in the UK alone.
Conference makes Sheffield the child’s knee capital
National and international experts in the field of child and adolescent orthopaedics gathered in Sheffield recently for the second International Kids Knee Conference.
Castlegate
Thanks to the Grey to Green project, use of meanwhile spaces, and inventive creations from markets to skateboard areas, Castlegate is seeing a total transformation.
Aleena Madathiparambil Saju - student at the University of Sheffield
"I’ve been to many cities around England and at the end of the day I’m always glad that I chose to study at Sheffield."
A city break with a soundtrack
Whether you love basing your weekend away around a national tour, prefer to rock up at a local joint and check out whatever happens to be on offer, or you're a band/artist playing one of our venues or festivals, then you'll feel right at home here.
YAY! Flapjacks
Phenomenally good, vegan flapjacks are what it's all about - but don't worry, there are biscuits, doughnuts magnums and other treats too so you can keep a bit of variety in your life. Plus they have coffee and tea from local producers, as well as luxury hot chocolate and cold drinks and ice cream for the summer. All vegan and gluten-free, of course!
Bouldering at Stanage
Whilst originally made famous for its traditional climbs, the boulders that sit beneath Stanage Edge are packed with a quality and history all of their own.
City culture
In 3 words: culture, nature, friendliness. Find out what makes this city unique.
Sheffield’s new independent retail hub, Leah's Yard opens to the public
The redeveloped Grade II* Listed Leah’s Yard on Cambridge Street has now opened its doors to the public, providing a contemporary city centre hub for some of Sheffield’s finest independent businesses.
Look Up AR art trail
Look Up is a free, immersive public art trail occupying the rooftops of four notable Sheffield buildings. It's an experience for everyone to enjoy, created by Sheffield companies, artists, studios and producers, truly showcasing what Sheffield makes.
Get on the Black Friday Bandwagon
Don’t assume that MAJOR shopping events are just for the big guys – you too can take advantage of the hype and help your customers to “bag a bargain” whilst boosting your sales in lockdown.
Ultimate Digital Selling Programme available to Sheffield Businesses
If you’re a business that needs to quickly get up to speed with online selling, you may be interested in a FREE selling programme currently on offer by Shelton Associates.
A two-wheeled jaunt from city to reservoir edge
Damflask is one of the most picturesque spots within the city's boundaries today, and can be easily reached by bike.
Corin Mellor
The son of a legendary Sheffield designer, Corin tells us what the city means to him.
Matt Heason
Like many, it was climbing that originally brought Matt to Sheffield.
Greener cities
Our outdoor city is inspiring other major cities across the world, in the inclusion and development of outdoors as part of their identities, while also striving to solve climate, sustainability and nature challenges faced by the world.
Move your business here
Whatever your business, Invest Sheffield is here to help get you connected to the right communities and organisations. From finding spaces for businesses to assisting with planning queries, supply chain links, recruitment, grant support and more.
Our Favourite Places' festive theatres highlights
Panto. Dazzling dance. Glittery comedy cabarets. And the return of Crucible Christmas musical. It can only be December in Sheffield theatreland.
Summer Holiday Culture Highlights
If you're in need of ideas to keep the kids entertained, Our Favourite Places have pulled together their cultural holiday highlights for a creative summer in Sheffield.
Start or grow a business
Sheffield is a great place to start a business because it's big enough to feel like there's opportunity, but small enough to feel that you can make a difference. We have a strong business community with a genuine appreciation of local independents, a tech sector positioned for great collaboration and a rich manufacturing base.
Blacka Moor - deer & moorland in the city
The moorland in and around south-western Sheffield acts as a link between the city itself and the wider Peak District National Park. Much of this vast space, that lies within the city boundary, is in public or charitable ownership and as such is accessible and well-maintained and has vast species of flora and fauna, including red deer.
Transforming Sheffield City Centre
Sheffield City Centre is undergoing significant change.With so much regeneration happening, it can be hard to keep up with all of the exciting developments, so here you'll find the latest news of what’s new and what's happening next.
Reasons to choose Sheffield
Discover the secrets of one of the UK’s most likeable cities – and why it might just be your ideal destination. You might be excused for thinking that we fly a little under the radar of other northern metropolises. But the city has long been quietly reinventing itself as the northern capital of cool.
University of Sheffield recognised for its impact on society and the economy
University of Sheffield recognised for its impact on society and the economy
Historic Leah’s Yard set for revival as creative hub for independent businesses
Leah’s Yard, a former 19th Century mesters works and one of Sheffield’s most important heritage buildings, is set for an exciting new future that will both honour and celebrate its rich industrial heritage as part of the Heart of the City regeneration programme.
Our Favourite Places' Guide to Christmas arts and markets in Sheffield
Bring a little creativity to your Christmas with this Our Favourite Places guide to arts and crafts markets, workshops and events coming up in Sheffield.
Safe, affordable and welcoming
Us Sheffielders are known for being friendly and welcoming, making Sheffield a fantastic city to live in whilst you get to grips with student life - plus we are the UK's most affordable student city!
Kollider x Barclays Eagle Lab
The highly reputable Barclays Eagle Lab network is partnered with Kollider in Sheffield's Castlegate area to create a space for businesses and ambitious entrepreneurs to scale and grow.
Be Available and Findable
The second in our series of blogs with expert Clare Bailey, takes through why it’s important to make your business both available and findable, to existing and new customers…
Bolehills bike track
"Bolehills forever" is a phrase passed around between people who have spent any length of time riding the expertly-shaped golden limescale mounds of the track transformed by Sheffield’s community.
Norfolk Heritage Trail
A walk through centuries of Sheffield history – from the middle ages to the modern, via the Tudors, Victorians and two world wars.
The art of climbing
Sheffield inspires the development of one of the fastest growing sports in the world. From the roots of UK rock climbing in the 1880s, through to creating the routes for the inaugural climbing event at the Olympic Games 2020. We are 'home' for the originators of the sport, current Team GB Climbing athletes, designers and manufacturers, making us the Climbing Capital of the UK.
ISU European Figure Skating Championships 2026
Sheffield will be hosting the ISU European Figure Skating Championships 2026 on the 13 - 18 January 2026.
Sheffield Chamber Music Festival
Music in the Round and Ensemble 360 host an annual Festival each May in the Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse and other venues around the city to present informal and inventive performances of classical and modern classical music.
Bare Alternative
An aspiring entrepreneur who turned his back on a lucrative career in software development in a bid to do his bit for the environment has embarked upon a one man mission to transform the way we purchase everyday goods by banning plastic packaging from his eco-friendly shop.
Civil society
Sheffield has a lot of civil society organisations, and we think that's something to be really proud of.
Sheffield City Council secures new funding to unlock £150 million of private sector investment
Planning applications were submitted by the developer Urbo at the beginning of March for 368 high quality apartments, 100,000 sq ft of grade A offices and two new attractive public squares.
Incubate & accelerate
The Sheffield tech ecosystem has developed significantly over the last few years with more tech businesses relocating and scaling in the city - in fact, in 2022 Startups has ranked us the best city in the UK to start a business.
Things to See and Do
From world-class theatre and family-friendly museums to great outdoor adventures, there’s so much to do and see in Sheffield.
Quickest Ways to Sell Online
While restrictions still impact in-person sales for High Street Businesses, now is the time to optimise your options for selling online. Here Clare takes you through the quickest and easiest ways to sell online right now…
Living
Looking to balance your outdoor lifestyle with the buzz of a thriving city? Make yourself at home here, amongst our famously friendly hills.
Help for local businesses
We know businesses of any kind need help, and Business Sheffield have the experience to do just that. We have done so for 30 years, helping approximately 3,500 businesses in one way or another, to an approximate value of £3bn to the local economy.
DocFest
Widely recognised as one of the best documentary festivals in the world, DocFest has been held in Sheffield annually since 1994. The festival presents a vast programme of film screenings, exhibitions, industry events and more.
The 7 Steps to Marketing Success - Creating a Strong Brand that Appeals to your Target Audience
Struggling to define your target market? Understanding your brand values, mission, and identity is essential. Learn how to pinpoint your audience by asking the right questions and discover why appealing to everyone is never the goal. Join our free branding workshop to build a brand that truly resonates with your ideal customers.
Tech Welcome Grants
Are you a tech business based outside South Yorkshire, looking for somewhere to grow and expand? Or a South Yorkshire business looking for your first premises? With Tech Welcome, you could get £10,000 and a wealth of expert support to put down roots in Sheffield.
UKREiiF
Innovative, green and a brilliant place to live, work and invest! Team Sheffield will be talking housing, culture and transport infrastructure at this year's UKREIIF. Find out more about the exciting developments in our city.
The 7 Steps to Marketing Success - Develop a Strategic Marketing Plan
Creating a marketing plan starts with defining SMART goals—specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. Learn how to set clear objectives, choose effective strategies, and map out actionable steps for growth. This guide will help you build a customized plan to keep your business on track and moving forward.
Outdoor Cityzens: Looking after our world
We have 61% greenspace within our borders, we have more trees per person than any other city in Europe, we have over 800 managed greenspaces across 4,000 hectares of land, and it’s recently coming to light that we have more peatland bog than any other city too (which tops the charts for carbon capture). These facts are a source of great pride, but come with a duty to look after what we have.
The craft of beer
The spirit of independent brewing in this nation has been shaped by Sheffield, inspiring a movement that has given us one of the best reputations in the world, for a sector that is also worth £1.8 billion to the UK.
Sheffield’s Urban Boulders (including the Tour de Blocs challenge by bike)
Several purpose-built climbing boulders have popped up all over the city in recent years. Built to closely mimic the natural boulders and slabs found out in the Peak District, these public facilities offer a convenient and fun opportunity for novices and experts alike to work on their technique – all for free.
