Starting a food business in Sheffield? Download our free step-by-step checklist covering food business registration, street trading consent, food hygiene requirements, insurance and licensing for food carts, street food stalls and mobile catering businesses.
You'll find the Rhubarb Shed on the Manor Green site where the remains of Manor Castle. Housed in a converted barn, this charming and incredibly friendly cafe delivers a range of delicious food, including vegan and gluten free options and a selection of tempting cakes to try.
Cracking street food on a beautiful terrace overlooking Orchard Square with award winning street art at the side of you.
While Sheffield is home to a plethora of amazing cafes and coffee shops right across the city, there are some that are particularity unique in their offer.
Situated on Carver St Good Good Vintage have taken over the iconic vintage location that used to be Freshmans keeping it alive as Good Good Vintage with a brand new look and the added bonus of a café.
Tickets for Good continues rapid growth in 2021 and announces that their ‘Ticket Bank’ service will now utilise the Spektrix network of arts venues. This will enable a seamless delivery of thousands of event tickets to charities, social prescribers and the NHS across the UK.
Julian Gjini bought his café on Abbeydale Road when there were hardly any thriving businesses in the area, and has watched the independent business community grow to the point where Tesco is almost the only chain store on the street.
Is Sheffield the UK’s most exciting food city? Quite possibly, as an increasing number of the city’s restaurants and bars have been popping up in national listings and awards. Here we take a look at those attracting the attention...
From juicy burgers and crispy fried chicken to burritos and bao buns, not forgetting some indulgent vegan delights too, see our guide for Sheffield’s street food highlights.
Tickets for Good uses ticket sales to create donation programmes within the events industry for charities and social projects. The Ticket Bank is for charities and community organisations that want to improve access to the arts for their service users; or as a reward for their service users/beneficiaries.
Housing an exciting variety of inspiring world food vendors under one roof, Cambridge Street Collective promises a truly unique food hall experience in Sheffield, with 20 independent food partners.
So you want a great weekend away with space to do your own thing. But you're always going to want somewhere great to eat, somewhere you know you'll get a good drink with a great atmosphere, and a decent place to kip. The rest is just exploration, but it's good to get the non-negotiables sorted.
A Taste of Sheffield and the History and Brunch Tour will take guests on a guided walking tour of the Sheffield City Centre, incorporating food, drink, local history and culture along the way.
Agricultural components manufacturer Chapmans has seen plenty of changes and challenges on its 30-year journey.
What is ‘Place Making’ and why should it matter? Place making is all about turning spaces into places people feel proud of and part of every day.
Recent times have certainly highlighted just how valuable our outdoor spaces are. That’s why it’s even more important we look after these vital spaces and everyone does their bit to help. Here’s a rundown of the key things we should all remember while enjoying The Outdoor City…
The newest chapter in Sheffield’s story as a thriving food destination – this venue is way more than just another food hall, complete with dedicated BBQ, sushi and counter-top dining spaces, four vibrant bars, AR Darts, children's play area and outdoor rooftop terraces, while also incorporating a cookery school and community kitchen.
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.
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.
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.
An incredible photographic record of Phelgm's Mausoleum of the Giants exhibition and the exhaustive physical process involved, has now been released as a brand new book to create a lasting reminder of this epic three-week installation.
The company, founded by tech expert Nick Stewart, has grown its workforce from two to seven since the start of the year, including two new hirings during lockdown.
A friendly small batch micro-bakery located in the heart of Meersbrook, I Said Bread believe that, as the main component in baked goods, the quality of the flour is key.
The Sheaf View is what many would call a proper pub. Much larger than it would seem from the outside, you'll find a real mix of folks from hardened ale fanatics to climbers and hipsters. Always with a great atmosphere, you'll find it easy to get to meet new folks here and you'll wonder why all pubs can't be this 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.
One of the UK’s most prestigious art events, British Art Show will return to where is all started, when the landmark tenth edition tours to Sheffield in October 2027 through a multi-venue partnership between Sheffield City Council, Sheffield Museums, Site Gallery, Yorkshire Artspace and Arts Catalyst.
Bakery by day, wine bar by night and bottle shop all day! They stock ‘Dan’s sourdough' amongst a selection of sweet treats, sandwiches and provisions during the day, then early evening is when the venue changes into a wine bar.
The company behind some of Sheffield’s favourite food venues, The Milestone Group, has been chosen to run Cambridge Street Collective, a culturally diverse food destination that forms part of the transformative Heart of the City development programme.
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.’
A craft beer taproom, modern ciderhouse, and artisan wine bar, also serving handcrafted non-alcoholic drinks, locally-roasted coffee, and so much more.
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!
Where's good to eat, drink, relax, catch some culture or discover some nature? We thought we'd save you the hassle of lots of internet searches by giving you some suggestions for inclusive, family friendly ways of spending your time in Sheffield, The Outdoor City.
The cycle routes are located in Stocksbridge, Wharncliffe, Loxley, Rivelin and Redmires. To celebrate the launch of the routes, Trek Sheffield Fox Valley have added their support and are giving a free t-shirt to people who ride all five.
Things are far from normal for everyone, so it’s certainly a strange time to be a fresher in a new city. Louisa from Benchmark Recruitment, offers a warm welcome and tips for students experiencing Sheffield for the first time…
Sheffield's creative undercurrent has enabled Steve to set up a number of social enterprises.
With its scenic hills to climb – and free-wheel back down again – and its roads leading straight out to the Peak District, Sheffield is heaven-sent to the road cyclist.
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.
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Business Sheffield helped Olga & Asquith grow their brand by turning their Jamaican rum cake into a stout—through expert advice and a key introduction.
As David puts it, “You know when you’re struggling with formatting in Word or Google Docs, and you end up wanting to throw your laptop out of the window in frustration? Papermill lets you focus on the content: you write what you want to, drop in other bits like images, tell Papermill what you want it to look like, and it does the rest.”
Discover Sheffield’s buzzing independent food and drink scene. Bold chefs, indie eateries and standout bars and pubs make Sheffield one of the UK’s most exciting places to eat and drink.
Marketing Sheffield has continued to work with Haymarket Events to ensure the 2nd C&IT Northern Forum will be held in Sheffield on 28th and 29th March 2022, originally postponed from 2020 due to the pandemic. The successful joint bid with Cutlers’ Hall, The Mercure St Paul’s Hotel and Spa and The University of Sheffield will see top event planners from across the North experiencing all that Sheffield has to offer.
Four specially designed tote bags encouraging people in Sheffield to shop local will be available from a selection of independent retailers across the city.
Farah-Naz Khan, a renowned holistic yoga therapist, trainer and social entrepreneur has dedicated her career to enabling people to take ownership of their own health and wellbeing.
Discover how your everyday skills—like managing finances, making decisions, and persuading others—can help you start and run a successful business. Business Sheffield’s advisors share insights into transferable skills for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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.
It's been a trying time to start a new business; and Rob and Nikki have really valued the support of Sally Pepper, Business Information Officer with Business Sheffield.
Also known as the Sheffield Antiques Quarter, the area along and around Abbeydale Road houses a diverse selection of quirky independents, and continues over into Nether Edge.
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.
An unexpected slice of wilderness on the western fringes of Sheffield, Wyming Brook’s babbling streams, mossy crags and sweet smelling pines are protected as a valuable home to wildlife.
A trailblazer in the worlds of jazz and raga, Utsav Lal will improvise a unique live score for Carl Dreyer’s emotional masterpiece The Passion of Joan of Arc at the atmospheric Abbeydale Picture House in Sheffield on 15th May
Details of Road closures and travel disruption on Thursday 5 September due to the Tour of Britain.
A scandi style cafe with a really cool interior and always a great atmosphere. Frequented by students, staff, visitors and travellers alike, it's a great place to work, hang out, catch a bit to eat or just re-caffeinate. And yes, it's in a building nicknamed the sugar cube... you'll see why when you get there.
"Sheffield has an amazing mix of shops, restaurants and cafés that mean that everyone's individual shopping preferences are met!"
S17 is, in one guise, a great coffee, breakfast, brunch and lunch spot in a leafy suburb of the city. But with their other hat on (which is becoming quite a frequently worn hat) they do brilliant bistro evenings, some of which collaborate with other chefs to bring extra special evenings in a very cosy and different surrounding.
Known for his pragmatic and practical advice Andy worked with hundreds of businesses during the pandemic to help with immediate cash flow issues and is now helping businesses to look at productivity, performance and digital challenges. He provides expert support on those tricky grant funding applications too.
Traditional tea room on Abbeydale Road, Jameson’s offer afternoon teas, home-baked cakes, breakfast, brunches, delightful lunches and a welcoming atmosphere.
An engineer with a lifelong love of flying is spreading his wings into the world of business, after stepping in to secure the future of Britain’s only hang glider manufacturer.
Mohsin Farmanieh and his wife Fatemeh opened Toranj in the Moor Market in June 2021. COVID-19 made it a challenging time to open a new business, but far from being held back, the pair were keen to expand into a high street shop front.
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.
Do you have a big idea to jump-start productivity in your business? Maybe you can see your productivity has room to grow, but need some guidance to get there? Don’t miss the opportunity to get the help you need through the Business Productivity Programme!
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.
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.
Measuring 483.69 square metres in total, the artwork will be painted across 6 facades of the brown-brick NCP building on Wellington Street, paying homage to the natural topography which has defined Sheffield since the 12th century, as a city built on hills and rivers.
Alexis Moschopoulos came up with the idea for Grobotic Systems as an academic in the field of plant science. He felt the that the expensive and inefficient equipment he had to use to grow plants for experiments was holding back progress in his field. After several years of discussion and experimentation with his friend Richard Banks, an electronics engineer and maker, the pair founded Grobotic Systems in 2018.
Meet Katie, part of our business support team looking after young start-ups, SMEs and everything in between.
Tinker Tots is a children’s role play cafe. The building is split over two levels. Downstairs is the kitchen and children’s play area. Upstairs is the cafe seating area and book nook.
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.
Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire region is now home to 58 breweries, more per head of population than anywhere else in the country, producing around 1,800 different beers every year.
Thanks to support from the UKSPF Digital and Productivity Grant, Bullion, a local bean-to-bar chocolate maker, doubled their output and scaled up their business!
Two Thirds Beer Co. is an independent craft beer bar and bottle shop with 16 rotating craft, draught beer lines from around the world and a giant beer fridge showcasing over 200 bottles & cans.
Handmade doughnut shop and cosy artisan cafe, Eve Kitchen is based on bustling Sharrow Vale Road in Sheffield.
The cluster of reservoirs around Bradfield, to the north of Sheffield, are not only calm, stunning places to spend time: they're also excellent spots for runners of all abilities.
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.
Bragazzi’s is a café, delicatessen and shop offering an array of quality Italian goods.
Taking over the Concourse outside Sheffield University Students’ Union, Under The Bridge will run 12pm - 8pm with a FREE outdoor live music, art and street food.
Sheffield is now playing a part in the green energy revolution that’s gaining traction fast. As a power systems technology firm, Libertine is a key player in this rapidly changing movement.
Marianne supports existing Sheffield businesses in relocations and expansions, as well as businesses from outside the city that are looking to invest here. You can chat to her about property or site locations, liaising with agents and organising itinerary for viewings, and signposting businesses for staff relocation support services which include securing accommodation and establishing roots in the city.
Opening in the beautiful Grade II listed Bethel Sunday School building, Güs is set to bring a new luxury wellness hub complete with Scandi saunas, ice baths, vanity station and café, to Sheffield's Heart of the City development on Cambridge Street.
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.
Business Sheffield shares impact of Launchpad 3 programme. We’ve helped ambitious entrepreneurs set up and run successful businesses, supported SMEs under three years old, and micro businesses of any age, to take the next step and grow.
Meet Zoe, one of our High Street Advisors. She's often out and about, from Dore to Totley, Ecclesfield to London Road, offering support to independent businesses across Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire area.
Meet Darren from our team of business advisors. Darren has worked with hundreds of businesses helping them to look at business strategy, process improvement, and digital challenges. He provides expert support on those grant funding applications too.
With a taste for both exotic flavours and traditional British pub grub, international student Daniela is spoilt for choice with Sheffield’s restaurants, cafes and markets.
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.
Nǎm Sông means 'five rivers' in Vietnamese, as an ode to the establishment's founding city of Sheffield which famously has five rivers. It's an all-day-all-night coffee shop, restaurant and bar serving up delicious Vietnamese food, drinks, and of course the legendary phin filter coffee.
Taking place on the second Saturday and Sunday of every month (April - September) Quayside is a street food and craft market held along the cobbled quayside of Victoria Quays, at the heart of the Sheffield Canal Basin.
Over the last year (and despite the pandemic) Hillsborough has seen an influx of exciting new independent businesses, bringing a fresher feel and attracting new visitors to this reinvigorated part of Sheffield.
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.
An accelerator programme, TwinklHive opened its doors in 2019 and provides space, investment, and support to accelerate the growth of innovative like-minded start-ups that are looking to solve a real problem for their customer.
ITM Power partnered with The University of Sheffield – world renowned for its expertise in energy innovation – to plan and fund a National Hydrogen Research Innovation and Skills Centre. It’s here they’ll research the safe and efficient manufacturing of hydrogen using low or zero carbon sources of energy.
Matt Begley took over the Walkley Cottage in December 2020: bad timing, some might say, especially for his first time running a pub.
This particular walk is a superb short stroll, suitable for families with young children (although bear in mind that it’s not pushchair friendly) or for those who are looking for a leisurely amble with a café stop en-route. It also works well as a trail run and, if you’re looking for something more challenging, it’s easy to add extra miles via exploring the myriad of paths around the Burbage moors.
Sheffield City Centre has a huge variety of architecture and public spaces to enjoy, so you can wander round with friends and a coffee and have a really nice day without spending too many of those precious pounds.