Introducing our new blog "Tales from our Table"
Welcome to the Alfred Works Blog
Crafted with care by Katie Canham, this is where stories simmer, flavours spark, and the behind-the-scenes stories get served fresh. From tasty food discoveries to insider glimpses of Alfred Works. Our blogs simmer, spark, and sometimes surprise you. Just like the best meals.
Whether you’re here for foodie finds, curious about the chaos of our space, or just in need of a good scroll, you’re in the right place. Come have a read. You know you want to…
Number 40 in Britain. Not a Sentence We’d Imagined Writing 20 Years Ago.
I promised myself this wouldn’t be one of those overly sentimental blogs. But unfortunately, being ranked 40th in Britain has given us far too good an excuse to look back on the journey of Blend Family.
The Art of the Low-Effort Day Out
A practical guide to making the school holidays easier.
Why Cocktails Are the New Social Glue
In a hyper-digital world, some rituals still bring strangers together…and cocktails might be the best one.
Blend Family Conference & Food Partner Awards
Read all about our first Blend Family conference and Food Partner awards! It will be the first of many!
Why Modern Food Halls Are Winning and Why National Media Are Paying Attention
When The Times runs a feature on your founders (Matt and Nina), complete with Gordon Ramsay, a Sheffield food hall regeneration, and the kind of off-camera battering only Gordon can deliver…trust us, you’re going to want to read this…
VIP Opening Night: The Official (Fashionably Late) Debrief
A night so good it deserved a debrief just as iconic.