Food Halls of Europe

FOOD HALLS OF EUROPE

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FRANCE

IRELAND

Food halls are continuing to do well in France, blending the charm of traditional markets with a modern twist and a strong emphasis on culinary and engaging events. One notable example is Gare du Sud, a former railway station which has been redeveloped into a 2,400 sqm food hall. Another example is Biltoki halls, which has established 9 gourmet markets across France. Biltoki (Basque for “a place where people come together”) showcases the best independent local artisans of each town, offering visitors the option to enjoy a meal or purchase local produce. La Felicità, developed by the Big Mamma Group in 2017, introduced a unique approach to the food hall concept. Under the guise of a food hall/ independent businesses, Big Mamma operates 8 kitchens and 3 bars across 4,500 sqm. Food Society, which has opened locations in La Part Dieu Shopping Centre (Lyon) and Montparnasse (Paris) entices customers with dynamic features like DJ sets and ongoing festival-style events.

Ireland has a relatively untapped food hall scene. There has been a need for creativity and innovation in the search for diverse building types to accommodate food halls, due to it’s cities being relatively small in comparison to other European countries.

Cork Marina Market is currently the only food hall in Ireland, located in Cork’s oldest industrial area. It opened during 2020, drawing customers at the height of the pandemic as a safe place to go during restrictions with plenty of space and social distancing.

GARE DU SUD, NICE

THE ENGLISH MARKET, CORK

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