The food vans at Trinity Kitchen have changed hands once more- and this time they've had a facelift.
The major rebrand has brought the likes of a VW Camper Van to the food court, along with the return of the repurposed horse trailer and re-vamped food vans.
Serving up some of the most-loved street food in Leeds, Kabao, Yorkshire Cheese Grill, Spud Bros, The Little Pasta Company and Good Boy Burger have each taken over a single food truck.
Operating for the next nine weeks, the best culinary treats are available from brand-new vans: there's a VW Camper, Citroen H van and a horse trailer that have all been repurposed for Trinity Kitchen.
Spuds & Bros
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First up on the third floor of Trinity is Spuds & Bros Poutine, which really does need no introduction if you're a regular eater in the city centre. Their poutine is a firm favourite from The Hoot Leeds and we're so excited to see their team return to Trinity Kitchen.
Serving up a concoction of cheesy, chippy, gravy filled bowls of winter warmer food, Spuds & Bros have poutine to serve the masses. Inspired by the taste of Canadian poutine, we recommend the halloumi serving, but any of their flavours are lip-smacking good.
We tried the Cluck Norris version and can't get enough of the mouth-watering combo: it's traditional poutine packed with creamy cheese curds and potatoes before being topped with chicken, bacon, halloumi, crispy onions, chives and baconaise.
Spicy N'Duja Pasta from The Little Pasta Company. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
We were tempted by The Little Pasta Company's pastel green food van and irresistible carb-filled menu. The N'duja ragu with burrata is a particular delight that deserves a special mention. Expect perfectly cooked pasta piled high on a base of thick, tomatoey sauce with spicy n'duja, topped with a full-sized burrata and parmesan.
There's also a white truffle butter pasta on the menu as well as your classic tomato, garlic and basil sauce option. If pasta isn't your carb of choice but you still want an authentic Italian dish to fuel your afternoon, The Little Pasty Company also offers an antipasti dish with a selection of cooked meats, burrata and spicy olives.
The Yorkshire Cheese Grill
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Then there's the Yorkshire Cheese Grill. Think fine toasted sandwiches with real Yorkshire cheese inside with incredible names like 'Fill Thi Boots': a sarnie made of Fountain's Gold and Yorkshire Red cheeses, as well as red onion chutney and mustard between two slices of Yorkshire bloomer- and bacon as an option extra.
If you’re looking for something a little different that champions Yorkshire produce, the Chuffin’ Eck is our recommendation. This fine combination of flavours brings the best of Yorkshire out in its cheese choices and combines it with traditional curry staples and spices. Think Fountains Gold and Yorkshire Double Blend with mango chutney, fresh red chili, spring onion, coriander, garlic and cumin all grilled between two thick slices of naan bread.
Elsewhere on the menu, there's halloumi sarnies and some serious cheesy chips. Served out of one of the newer vintage vans, this sunshine yellow truck really does have the perfect meal for any Yorkshire cheese lover.
If you visited Chow Down during the festive period, you might recognise the Good Boy Burger van taking over Trinity Kitchen. In their true laid-back style, they boasted: "For the next 6 weeks you can catch us flippin’ the beefy boys, droppin’ the dank nugz, serving them 100% Good Goods down over at Trinity Kitchen in Leeds. All proceeds go to the Good Boy Burger Foundation For The Betterment Of Better Burgers."
On their menu, you can find (you guessed it) plenty of burgers. Made from short rib smash patties, you can bet these meaty meals will be melt-in-your-mouth and utterly irresistible with their secret Good Boy burger sauce. Vegans needn't pass up this burger van: their Cauli Schnitzel is a crispy cauliflower schnitzel patty with melted vegan cheese, streaky meatless bacon and garlic aioli- perfect for those looking for a meat alternative on a plant-based diet.
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We've sampled the halloumi nuggets sprinkled with sesame seeds, as well as the original Good Boy cheeseburger. Curious to see what difference using short rib would make to the patty, we were pleasantly surprised at how juicy this whopper of a burger is- we'll definitely be adding another patty or two next time.
As far as we're aware this is Kabao's first big venture into the Leeds foodie scene and we're so excited that they've been given this gig. Expect gyozas with crisp bottoms and steamed to the top- just like they should be, and a whole range of bao buns. Crispy Fried Chicken Breast Bao with sriracha mayo, lettuce and spring onions is going to be our order, but there's at least five other options to choose from.
For more information, pop your head round the Trinity Kitchen up on the top floor of Trinity shopping centre, or check out their socials.
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Stuzzi team to open brand-new sandwich shop and diner in Farsley
The team behind Stuzzi - one of Leeds’ best-loved Italian restaurants - are set to launch a brand-new concept in Farsley this week.
La Grassa will be a new Italian-American ‘Paninoteca’ and diner concept, where you’ll be able to get your hands on paninos filled with house-made meats, cheeses and sauces.
The new concept comes from Stuzzi Leeds co-founders Jimbob Phillips and Brett Lee, and is set to open in Amity Brew Co.
They’ll be taking over the former brewing area at Sunnybank Mills, after Amity moved their brewery operations over to a new site in Greengates.
This new collaboration between Stuzzy and Amity Brew Co will bring Italian-American flavours to Farsley with quick-service dining - hearty sandwiches and light bites by day, and more substantial plates by night.
Jimbob Phillips of Stuzzi Leeds said, “La Grassa is about bringing people together over food that’s indulgent, fun and full of flavour. Working with Amity gives us the perfect space to explore that in a new way.”
Brett Lee added: “We wanted to create a place that feels lively and approachable, where people can enjoy the quality of Stuzzi Leeds in a quick-service format without compromising on taste.”
Verity Clarke, Director at Amity Brew Co, said: “While we were brewing on-site at Sunny Bank Mills, it did limit the hospitality experience. We could only open four days a week, and there wasn’t a weekday that went by without mill visitors wanting to pop in for a daytime drink or bite to eat.
"Over the past five years, we’ve collaborated with food vendors, and it’s always added another welcome dimension to the experience at Amity. We’re very excited to have such a high-quality team joining us to really fulfil Amity’s potential.”
La Grassa at Amity Brew Co will officially open on Friday 13 February 2026 with new extended opening hours from Tuesday to Sunday every week.
The best places in Leeds to get pancakes on Pancake Day
Clementine Hall
One of the best days in the foodie calendar is hereand it's time to decide where you're going for the ultimate stack.
Whilst homemade pancakes hit the spot and attempting to flip them is definitely a laugh, it's always a treat to get out and about to celebrate the momentous occasion.
From thin crepes with lemon and sugar to pillowy, thick buttermilk stacks which are showered with a whole host of delicious toppings - there's a pancake dish for everyone to devour this Shrove Tuesday.
Keep reading for our top picks of cafes, restaurants and bars to visit this Pancake Day.
House of Koko
Chapel Allerton , Oakwood and Leeds city centre
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House of Koko are the absolute bees knees when it comes to brunch.
Their pancakes are fluffy, pillowy, light, perfectly formed and just down right delicious. The list of toppings is almost overwhelming and you can mix and match yours to your heart's content, we're talking bacon, biscoff, kinder bueno, toasted nuts, white choc chips, banana and even ice cream, the list really does go on but you'll be here all day.
Moose Coffee
Bond Court
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Given Canadian pancakes are a worldwide favourite, you'd expect the best pancakes to come from Moose Coffee. Made fresh to order, there's a stack of three dusted with icing sugar, dotted with blueberries and served with Canadian butter on offer as well as a Biscoff Stack made from three pancakes, biscoff sauce, vanilla ice cream, white choc shards, lotus biscuit.
Whatever your preference this Pancake Day, your combination of sweet and savoury is pretty much guaranteed to live up to the famous Canadian combination- maple syrup included.
Farmhouse
Lands Lane
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Farmhouse are basically famous in the city for their epic stacks of pancakes, fluffy and loaded with all the toppings it's just what you want this Pancake Day.
If Up North
Call Lane or York Place
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If you're a regular on the If Up North Instagram page, you'll know that these guys are big fans of pancakes. Given their obsession with posting their beautifully decorated variations online, we're confident that these pancakes will be lip-smacking, mouth-drooling good and packed with flavour.
Expect flavours like berry and Biscoff, fruits and cream, bacon and maple syrup as well as a whole host of different variations at any of their Leeds-based cafes.
North Star Coffee Shop
Leeds Dock
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Locally renowned for its coffee roast, North Star Coffee Shop is also a great contender for the best-looking pancakes around. Open from 8am this Shrove Tuesday, grab some fluffy pancakes topped with all the seasonal favourites they have on offer.
Galleria
Armley Road
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Running from Monday 16 February until Friday 20 February, you can bag yourself £1 pancakes with a huge range toppings like classic lemon and sugar, maple smoked bacon, fried egg and sausage, or singular toppings such as blueberries, avocado, IPA caramel and more.
You'll need to pre-book to secure your offer and when you arrive, pick up an order form from your server so you can select how many £1 pancakes you want, alongside your chosen toppings. Yeah, it’s really that flipping easy.
Laynes Espresso
New Station Street
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Everything Laynes touch turns to gold, and their pancakes are of course no exception.
They of course go perfectly with a heavenly cup of coffee served inside their dazzling bright yellow, life-affirming coffee shop.
Sophie Smith -
8th February 2022 
