It's that time of the month again: Trinity Kitchen is changing hands once more to make way for some brand new foodie talent- and we can't wait to check out the new vendours.
This time, there's five new trucks to taste-test from Trinity's infamous converted VW Camper Van, a Citroen H van, a horse trailer, shipping container, and a J7 van, which were installed at Trinity Kitchen earlier this year.
Josie Towning, Food and Beverage Manager at Trinity Leeds, said: “There’s something for everyone at Trinity Kitchen this summer – whether you’re popping in to grab a sweet treat and cool off with an ice cream, or looking for some top street food to enjoy for a delicious lunch.”
Keep reading to find out which food truck you'll be sampling.
The Little Pasta Company
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The Little Pasta Company’s pastel green food van and irresistible carb-filled menu makes them the perfect contender for a lunchtime treat up at Trinity. 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.
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.
If you've been spending your summer under the sun-soaked terraces at Chow Down, there's a good chance that you've already sampled the Pan-Asian fried goodness from Yoi Fried Chicken. Taking over the black shipping container for the next nine weeks, expect everything from the classic fried chicken baos and burgers to creamy peanut satay and Katsu curry mayo.
Dog Almighty
Another favourite to return to Trinity for another stint in the kitchen, Dog Almighty is bringing a drool-worthy selection of artisan hot dogs and vegan not dogs to the third floor of the shopping centre. Entirely handmade in Yorkshire with home-smoked toppings and plenty of dirty fries to keep you going, this is going to be a go-to for so many city centre workers.
Providing the sweet treat Leeds needs this summer, The Waffle Cone will be a go-to stop on a hot summer's day. Serving up a host of ice cream options by the scoop, there's opportunity here to personalise your dish with a choice of waffles and toppings.
Yard Burger
Taking over another of the refurbished food truck containers, Yard Bird has a menu full of mouth-watering dishes inspired by the US with a homegrown twist. Expect the likes of Philly cheesesteaks alongside burgers and grilled cheese sandwiches, served up using locally-sourced ingredients.
A much-loved independent restaurant in Leeds has announced it will be closing its doors.
Kuala Lumpur Cafe opened its doors in Headingley in 2019 by Bart and Hirman, who wanted to bring authentic Malaysian cooking to the city of Leeds.
Throughout the years, they'd built up a reputation for their beautiful curries and vibrant street food dishes, all of which were made using Hirman's family recipes.
So much so, that in 2024 they opened a kitchen inside White Cloth Hall in the city centre when the Grade II listed food hall first opened.
Their kitchen sadly closed a year later, but their Headingley restaurant remained open serving the students and locals with their famous beef rendang, nasi lemak and more.
Sadly, Kuala Lumpur Cafe have taken to social media to announce that they will be closing their doors for good as of this Saturday 17 October.
Their statement reads: "Thank you to all our customers and team that made Kuala Lumpur Cafe possible across the last few years. After a long consideration, we have decided that our last trading day will be Saturday 17 October.
"If you have a booking after this date, we'll be calling you over the next few days to try to move it to an earlier date before we close.
"It's been our pleasure to serve Malaysian food to the community. Best regards, KL Cafe."
Of course, in true Leeds fashion, local businesses and customers flocked to the comments to express their sadness and show their support.
One comment reads: "Such a shame. This was genuinely the best Malay food I had outside of Malaysia. Will be missed greatly", whilst another thanks the cafe for "all the delicious food over the years".
If you want to visit Kuala Lumpur Cafe one last time, then you have until this Saturday to do so. Go and wish them a proper farewell.
A Miami-inspired deli serving Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and cigars has opened in a Leeds suburb
Clementine Hall
After making a name for itself over in Leeds city centre, Alfonso's Deli 2.0 has touched down in Horsforth.
Famed for it’s toasted Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and loaded breakfast bagels - Alfonso's Deli in Leeds' beautiful Grand Arcade serve up some of the best sandwiches in the city.
They've built up such a good reputation in fact, that they have now opened a second deli in the up-and-coming suburb of Horsforth.
Located in a prime location on New Side Road, this deli has a slightly different look to their original space, complete with a beautiful red awning and stuffed to the brim with American memorabilia.
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Here you can find fresh Cuban coffee which goes wonderfully with their authentic toasted Cubano sandwiches, perfectly crafted with their house-made bread which are then pressed made-to-order.
New for Horsforth, they're now serving New York deli sandwiches on brand-new house schiacciata bread.
And the bread is as fresh as it gets, made in their own bakery downstairs alongside a selection of New York deli bakes.
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Stuffed with toppings such as smoked deli meats, cold cuts, fresh cheese and whatever else you fancy.
Oh and it doesn't stop there, you can also buy a cigar if you fancy it alongside a selection of merch, hot sauces and provisions like tinned fish.
So whether you're stopping by on your way to work for a morning coffee or treating yourself to a stellar sandwich for your lunch, Alfonso's Deli is here to whisk you away to Miami for the afternoon.
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They're officially opening their doors to the public this Thursday 15 October, and we just know it's going to go down and absolute storm.
Make sure to pop down and give them a big warm welcome to the neighbourhood.
Sophie Smith -
25th July 2022 
