An all-new food festival is making its way to Temple Newsam this weekend and here’s everything you should know before you go.
Brand new for this year, The Temple Newsam Food Festival is happening this weekend and there’s plenty of activities and proper good grub for you to try out.
The festival offers you the chance to treat your tastebuds to some tantalising flavours while blessing your earbuds with a live performance or two at Temple Newsam, situated just on the outskirts of Leeds.
There will be complimentary festival programmes handed out as you enter the food festival which will keep you up to date with all the times for select activities.
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A themed trail will be running on the day titled the ‘Foodie Clue Quest Scavenger Hunt’ which takes you to each of the event’s main attractions.
You’ll also find stilt-walkers and roaming comedy making their way throughout the grounds on the day and you can also learn a new skill or two with axe throwing, circus workshops and more.
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In terms of that all-important food, there’s going to be over 28 different independent food vendors on hand to present your tastebuds with their flavours from all around the world.
Expect everything from carby goodness and street food servings to the ultimate rich and dreamy desserts, this food festival is one you won’t want to miss out on.
This foodie gathering aims to surpass the £151,000 landmark collectively raised for Mind charities across the north so far.
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If you’re able to, the festival is encouraging you to donate via an additional monetary contribution on top of your ticket sale or on-site during the event.
The Temple Newsam Food Festival is taking place across Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 August with remaining tickets and more information available HERE.
Get ready to enjoy a taste of the Caribbean as Jerk Junction is gearing up to open in Leeds.
The street food favourite has made waves in the foodie scene over in Manchester and Liverpool, so it's only right that its making its way into Trinity Kitchen.
Jerk Junction specialises in authentic Caribbean flavours, from dumplings and jerk chicken to curried goat and rice and peas, it's all flame-grilled and packed with island spices.
It is expected to open this spring.
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Steven Foster, Centre Director at Trinity Leeds, said: “We’re so excited to be welcoming Jerk Junction to Trinity Kitchen and we’re sure it will prove very popular. Bringing an authentic Caribbean flavour to Leeds, it’s the perfect new addition and complements our already stellar line-up of street food vendors.”
Jake Shaffi, founder at Jerk Junction, said: “Jerk Junction is all about real Caribbean food and culture. Everything we do is rooted in Jamaican tradition, from bold spices and authentic cooking to dishes that bring people together.
“For us, food is family. From our kitchen to every person who comes to our counter, we want people to feel the warmth, the energy and the spirit of the islands. We can’t wait to bring those authentic flavours and good vibes to Trinity Kitchen.”
The announcement follows news that the UK’s largest independent boutique bowling brand Lane7, and footwear retailers schuh and Footasylum, would be opening at Trinity Leeds later this year, whilst the LEGO Store will be relocating to a larger space within the shopping centre.
Beloved Leeds takeaway Souvlaki Corner to open new restaurant in Morley next month
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A new Souvlaki Corner is set to open in south Leeds.
If you're a Leeds local who loves food, then you'll have most likely heard and dined at Souvlaki Corner.
It's an absolute gem of a restaurant and takeaway, situated in Wortley selling fabulous authentic Greek food at a great price.
And now they're opening a new site in the nearby town of Morley which is going to be even bigger and better. Get in.
The new site will feature a bigger space with more seating, offering both dine-in and takeaway options, as well as a brand-new bar.
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Now you're talking our language.
Souvlaki Corner told The Hoot: "We’re excited to confirm that Souvlaki Corner will be opening a new site in Morley, Leeds. Our targeted opening is in around four weeks, although we don’t have an exact opening date yet and will confirm this closer to the launch.
"One of the highlights of the new restaurant will be a traditional Greek spit where we will cook whole lamb in the proper Greek way. It will be cooked over charcoal to give the authentic Greek flavour that people would experience in Greece.
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"Our chefs are Greek, bringing authentic knowledge and experience from Greece. The interior design will also reflect the style of the Greek islands, so when people visit they will feel like they are stepping into a little part of Greece."
They continued: "Souvlaki Corner was created to bring authentic Greek street food to Leeds, focusing on freshly grilled souvlaki, gyros, and traditional flavours served quickly and affordably. Since launching our first location, the response from customers has been fantastic, and Morley felt like the natural next step as we continue to grow."
Thomas Melia -
12th August 2025 
