Food Hall Consultancy
At Market Curators, we shape food halls that work commercially and connect with their communities. As the UK’s leading food hall consultants and development managers, we help deliver projects that act as catalysts for regeneration while creating lasting destinations.
Some bring new energy to historic buildings, others establish fresh, purpose-built venues, and some reimagine spaces that have lost their way. Each project is tailored to its setting, audience, and budget, with our team involved throughout until the hall is open and thriving.
Strategy and Feasibility
Every great food hall begins with a clear plan. We test ideas against local demand, spending power and demographics to build a strong case for investment. Regeneration opportunities are also assessed, ensuring each project makes sense for both the community and the wider economy.
Services Include:
Feasibility and Viability Studies
Business Case Development
Investment and Ownership Modelling
Competitive Leisure Analysis
Green Book and Magenta Book Analysis
Financial Business Plans
Demographic Analysis
Market Research
Regeneration and Placemaking Advisory
Design and Planning Support
Layout and design are key to a food hall’s success. We work with architects and project teams to create spaces that balance atmosphere with practical needs, such as kitchens, back-of-house areas, and servicing. Our in-house design skills save time and cost, and our network of professionals means clients benefit from a complete, turnkey solution.
Services Include:
Space Planning
Architectural Services (RIBA 1–7)
Architectural Design Codes
Professional Team Integration
Food Hall Design and Specification
Stakeholder Engagement and Governance
Food halls thrive when operators, chefs and stakeholders feel part of the journey. We lead engagement to capture local insight and build strong relationships, while also developing governance models and agreements that keep everything on track.
Services Include:
Public, Trader and Stakeholder Engagement
Trader Occupational Agreements and Bundles
Legal Implications and Advisory
Delivery and Implementation
Getting a food hall ready to open takes focus and coordination. We help refine concepts, bring in the right mix of food operators and plan events and promotions that give the launch real impact. The aim is always a smooth opening that sets the tone for long-term success.
Services Include:
Concept Creation and Implementation
Pre-Letting Strategy
Tenant Curation
Events and Promotions
Launch Strategies
Mobilisation Planning
People and Training
Turnkey Market Development Management
Some clients prefer to hand over the entire process. Our team can deliver food hall projects end-to-end, coordinating design, fit-out, trader selection and launch. With a ready-made team in place, nothing gets missed, and every stage is handled with care.
Services Include:
Full Project Management
Multidisciplinary Development Delivery
Outsourced Turnkey Market Solutions
Operational Support
Keeping a food hall lively and welcoming requires ongoing support. We provide management, lettings advice and operational guidance, alongside customer service training and trader support. Community outreach, live entertainment, and programmed events are all part of our approach, ensuring visitors always have a reason to return.
Services Include:
Operator Brokerage
Operational Guidance and Support
Market Letting Agency
Market Management Teams
Business Planning
Place and Space Full Integration
Why Market Curators?
Market Curators bring creativity, commercial know-how and hands-on delivery to every food hall project. Our experience spans the UK and Europe, with destinations that combine independent food culture and community life.
End-to-end expertise
Support through every stage, from early feasibility to launch and beyond.
Hands-on delivery
Involvement goes beyond reports, with our team on the ground to make sure plans become reality.
Proven regeneration impact
Food halls we deliver boost local economies, support traders and draw visitors back again and again.
Strong relationships
We work closely with local authorities, developers and food operators to build trust and secure buy-in.
Championing independents
Our projects give space to independent food businesses, creating food halls with unique character.
Real-world insight
As food hall operators ourselves, we bring practical experience that shapes every decision.
Latest projects
Crewe Market
A project between Cheshire East Borough Council and Market Asset Management Ltd. an operating subsidiary of The Pioneer Market Group Ltd.
Darlington Market
A project between Darlington Borough Council and Market Asset Management (Darlington) Ltd. an operating subsidiary of The Pioneer Market Group Ltd.
Doncaster Wool Market
A project between City of Doncaster Council and Market Asset Management (Doncaster) Ltd. an operating subsidiary of The Pioneer Market Group Ltd.
Talk to Us About Your Next Project
Let’s talk about your food hall project and how we can help make it a success.