Brewers, bakers, and food vendors alike will gather next week (April 27) for the return of a North East food market.
Sunniside Food Market, in Sunderland, takes place on the fourth Saturday of every month from 10am to 4pm, offering everything from pies, savouries, chutneys and kimchis to honey, cheese, craft beer and street food.
Phil King, who runs the doughnut shop Deep North, said: “Sunniside Market is great for us – it takes our business and our product to a new community and audience.
“There’s a real buzz in Sunderland at the moment, and it’s a good opportunity to be part of that. It also gives us a valid excuse to make a Pink Slice Doughnut.”
Since its conception in 2022, the market has become a hit within the North East foodie community and a staple in the calendar.
The market is organised by Food and Drink North East through their Local Heroes NE initiative and receives support from Sunderland BID.
Food and Drink North East’s CEO Chris Jewitt said: “Our North East towns and cities deserve vibrant spaces that celebrate our local food identity, support local businesses and create a culture of entrepreneurship.”
He added: “Local, community food and drink markets are the perfect platform to achieve these things so it’s incredible to see our Sunniside Food Market grow from strength to strength.”
Sunderland BID’s successful application to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) has contributed immensely to the event’s success with the awarding of £202,253 in funding.
This comes as a part of the bigger Sunniside Activation programme, intended to invoke pride and unite the local community.
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Sunderland BID chief Executive, Sharon Appleby, said: “Sunniside Activation programme allows us to create initiatives which help to drive footfall and encourage people to really explore what the area has to offer.
“The Sunniside Food Market is a wonderful showcase for the area and a great platform for local businesses to bring their produce and services to a large audience that keeps growing month on month.”
A range of tasty food and drinks will all be available at Sunniside Food Market on Saturday, April 27, with no booking or entry fee needed.
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