Five independent food trailers you need to try at the Leeds Christmas Markets 2025

There’s so much food to try at the Leeds Christmas Markets, but we’ve got some favourites that need to be at the top of your list.

Incase you’ve been living under a rock, the city is currently flooded with alpine lodges selling everything from steaming mulled wine and tree decorations to delicious sweet treats.

Of course it can only be…the Leeds Christmas Markets.

As we’re all about supporting the independents, we’ve pulled together five indie stalls at the markets this year that need to be your first stop when you’re going for a mooch and fancy something to eat.

So without further a do, let’s take a look at our top picks…

Stroopwafel York

City Square

We’ve been well and truly been spoiled with this trader at City Square this year, as this is one of the UK’s only stroopwafel suppliers, and their sauces and toppings are just as special.

You can get yours dunked in chocolate and topped with pistachio, or whack on hazelnuts, honeycomb, gingerbread crumbs and more.

What more could you want?

The Savvy Baker

City Square

We can’t talk about independents at the markets without talking about the wonderful Savvy Baker.

Sav and the team are serving up luxurious hot chocolates to keep you toasty as well as loaded chocolate puddings drenched in hot custard.

Hash Brown Town

City Square

Hash Brown Town is BACK again at the Leeds Christmas Markets and it’s just as good as we remember.

Choose from either six or twelve hash browns loaded with four different flavour toppings – we went for the fried stuffing bites with cheese and gravy, alongside our favourite, the melted brie bites with cranberry and bacon bits – delicious.

Jimmy Macks

Millennium Square

If hot, bubbling cheese-topped potatoes sounds like Christmas to you, then let us put you onto this. Jimmy Macks are a welcome addition to this year’s Christmas Markets with their famous raclette offering.

Crispy fried potatoes lathered in that perfectly grilled cheese, finished off with a variety of toppings. We’re talking everything from creamy truffle mushrooms, to our personal fave, their charcuterie style, complete with extra pickles.

Farsley Fire Smoke Train

Millennium Square

Ever fancied smoked meats served from a train right in the middle of Millennium Square? Well, Farsley Fire Smoke has officially returned to the markets after its roaring success last year.

They made a name for themselves by serving up smoked beef brisket, chicken, and ribs, all cooked in a wood-fired coal oven built into a train. We’re talking tender slices of meat, dripping in sauce and topped with pickles, because everything is better with a pickle on top.

Featured image – The Hoot Leeds