Landsec has announced Freight Island \u2013 the team behind one of the UK\u2019s leading food hall and entertainment venues \u2013 as the new operator of Trinity Kitchen at Trinity Leeds shopping centre ahead of its major \u00a315m expansion.<\/p>\n
The expansion represents Landsec\u2019s largest single investment in Trinity Leeds since opening and will bring a new, unrivalled experience to the city of Leeds. The project reinforces Landsec\u2019s commitment to curating retail environments which blend shopping with food, leisure and entertainment into unmissable experiences for anyone visiting.<\/p>\n
Since its launch in 2013, Trinity Kitchen has redefined the food court model with its authentic indoor street-food concept, combining permanent eateries with a rotating line-up of street-food vans. Over the past decade, it has supported almost 300 independent traders, offering exposure to more than 800,000 guests annually.<\/p>\n
The redevelopment, approved by Leeds City Council, will add 15,000 sq ft to Trinity Kitchen, creating a 63,000 sq ft food and leisure destination that includes a striking new outdoor terrace overlooking the city.<\/p>\n
Construction will begin in late spring 2026, and the new space is set to open with Freight Island in summer 2027. Trinity Kitchen will continue to trade throughout works.<\/p>\n
The Trinity Leeds location will be Freight Island\u2019s fourth venue, supporting job creation, attracting new, independent brands, and further elevating the guest experience with a broader mix of operators and enhanced spaces for food, drink and socialising.<\/p>\n
The project reflects Landsec\u2019s continued focus on targeted, earnings-accretive capital investment across its retail portfolio, using food, leisure and entertainment to strengthen destination appeal and support long-term performance.<\/p>\n
Mark Warne, Director of Hospitality and Leisure at Landsec, said: \u201cTrinity Kitchen was a pioneer in bringing fresh, innovative food concepts into a retail environment, and this significant investment marks the next chapter in its evolution. We\u2019re building on Trinity Kitchen\u2019s success and reimagining it for a new generation with a greater emphasis on evening trade and entertainment, creating a landmark destination in Leeds which our guests will return to time and time again.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur investment reflects the growing importance of food, drink and leisure in creating destinations where people want to spend time, not just shop, and reflects our Landsec portfolio-wide ambition to deliver social dining environments across our major retail schemes. By partnering with Freight Island, we\u2019re able to elevate the experience even further \u2013 introducing bigger, more dynamic spaces, new opportunities for traders and new reasons for people to visit and stay longer.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dan Morris, managing director of Freight Island, said: \u201cTrinity Kitchen is an iconic Leeds destination with a decade-long reputation for championing independent food traders and creating a genuinely social dining experience. We\u2019re incredibly excited to be bringing Freight Island to Trinity Leeds as part of this landmark expansion.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis project allows us to build on what Trinity Kitchen already does so well, while introducing new energy, scale and creativity through an expanded food and leisure offer, a brand-new entertainment space and a standout rooftop terrace overlooking the city. Food will remain at the heart of the venue, with menus driven by independent chefs and operators, alongside a programme of DJs, sports, performances, cultural and family events, all with a strong focus on showcasing and supporting local Leeds talent.<\/p>\n
\u201cLeeds is a city with a powerful cultural identity and a thriving creative and food scene. We look forward to working closely with Landsec and Trinity Leeds to create a destination that supports local operators, creates jobs, nurtures homegrown talent and delivers something truly special for the city.\u201d<\/p>\n
Freight Island, which first opened at Landsec\u2019s Mayfield Depot in Manchester city centre in 2020, has grown into one of the UK\u2019s most popular food and entertainment destinations. A new site in Newcastle is also under development and due to open this summer.<\/p>\n
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