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…
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.
Appreciation post for the Blend Made team
Every Blend food hall starts with this legendary crew of builders. They build the places where memories happen. On our VIP night, they made a few ubforgettable ones of their own.
International Women’s Day. The women behind the words.
From childhood dream jobs to real‑life strength, these are the stories of women growing, evolving, and backing themselves every day.