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Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant Six and A Half launches new concept in Sheffield food hall

Chef Leslie is on fire

Daisy Jackson - 26th August 2026

One of Sheffield's top restaurants, Six and A Half, has launched a new concept - and they've moved into a food hall.

Chef Leslie Buddington is bringing his acclaimed open-fire cooking concept into the kitchens at Cambridge Street Collective.

But things are slightly different to his Dyson Place restaurant - instead, Leslie will launch The Other Half, which will have a more 'relaxed and accessible' approach to his cooking.

At The Other Half, he'll be serving a menu that focuses on seasonal produce, bold flavours, and sharing dishes, with a huge focus once again on wood-fired cooking.

Leslie has teased that one stand-out dish customers can look forward to with his new concept will be nduja stuffed chicken wings.

The Other Half is the latest chef-driven operation to move into Cambridge Street Collective, the food hall that opened back in 2024 with a whopping 20 independent kitchens inside.

Previous dishes at Six and A Half

Inside Six and A Half in Sheffield — Previous dishes at Six and A Half

Operated by Blend Family, the food hall has a dedicated 'Food Partners' concept which acts as an incubator for chefs and restaurants to develop and scale their concepts .

Leslie, founder of The Other Half, said: "Joining Cambridge Street Collective feels like the right step for The Other Half.

"It’s a strong platform for independent kitchens, and I’m excited to bring our concept into this space."

Over at Six and A Half, he'll continue to provide his fantastic, flavourful open-fire small plates - if you can get a seat at the chef's pass, you're in for one of Sheffield's hottest dining experiences.

The Other Half is now open at Cambridge Street Collective.

Inside The Other Half at Cambridge Street Collective

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The Hillsborough butcher serving up seriously good pork sandwiches

Declan Kelly F Funks - the Hillsborough butcher serving up seriously good pork sandwiches

F Funks - the Hillsborough butcher serving up seriously good pork sandwiches

If there’s one thing Sheffield knows how to do, it’s a pork sandwich.

And while there are plenty of places across the Steel City serving up the classic combo of pork, stuffing, apple sauce and that all-important crackling, there’s one Hillsborough butcher that deserves a bit more attention.

Say ey-up to F Funks, a proper old-school independent butcher where you go in for one thing and somehow end up eyeing up half the counter.

And if you’re hungry, the pork sandwich is the one to know about. We’re talking generous helpings of pork, proper crackling, and a breadcake that does exactly what it needs to do - no fancy brioche, no unnecessary toppings.

But what makes places like F Funks so good is that it feels like a proper part of the neighbourhood.

F Funks has been serving customers since 1890, meaning this isn’t some new food trend that’s suddenly appeared on Middlewood Road.

F Funks butchers in Sheffield — F Funks butchers in Sheffield. Credit: The Sheff

F Funks butchers in Sheffield — F Funks butchers in Sheffield. Credit: The Sheff

It’s not trying to be the next big food opening or become Sheffield’s newest Instagram hotspot. It’s simply doing what a good local butcher should do: selling quality meat, making cracking sandwiches, and keeping the regulars coming back.

Whether you’re a Hillsborough local, heading to Sheffield Wednesday, or simply fancy ditching the meal deal for something a little more substantial, F Funks is well worth knowing about.

Sheffield might have plenty of new food spots popping up every other week, but sometimes the best finds are the ones that have been quietly serving the locals for years.

You’re not just buying a sandwich, you're buying a proper bit of Sheffield food history.

Read more: The family-run Eccy Road icon that’s been serving hot pork breadcakes and classic butties since the 1940s

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Sheffield artists wanted to help put their stamp on huge new neighbourhood

Sheffield artists are being given the chance to leave a permanent mark on one of the city’s biggest new developments.

Capital&Centric is calling on local creatives to help bring its new Fitzwilliam neighbourhood in Mesters’ Village to life – and one lucky artist will ultimately see their work commissioned as part of the finished scheme.

The developer is particularly keen to hear from street artists in Sheffield, asking creatives to send over their portfolios for a chance to take part.

Four artists will be shortlisted and paid to develop their ideas, before one is chosen to create the final piece.

Capital&Centric announced the opportunity on social media, saying: “If you’re an artist in Sheffield who wants to leave their mark on the city, then you’re gonna want to listen to this.

"We’re building Fitzwilliam, a brand-new neighbourhood in Mesters’ Village Sheffield, and we want local artists to put their stamp on it.

"DM us your portfolio, we’ll then shortlist four artists, pay you to sketch out your idea, and then one of you will be commissioned when the building’s done.

"So if you’re a street artist in Sheffield, or know one, share this, tag them, and get involved."

The call-out comes as plans for Fitzwilliam move forward, with the new neighbourhood set to bring 192 rental homes to the site between Sheffield city centre and Kelham Island.

Construction is expected to get underway in early 2027, with the first residents due to move into Fitzwilliam from spring 2029.

The development will feature two six-storey buildings containing the new homes, with the architecture designed to reflect Sheffield’s industrial heritage.

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Brick and black steel will feature heavily in the scheme, while residents will have access to a range of shared facilities designed to make the development feel more like a neighbourhood than a collection of apartments.

These will include communal lounges, co-working spaces, a landscaped courtyard and a rooftop terrace offering views across Sheffield.

There will also be space at ground-floor level for an independent café-bar.

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