5 food you MUST try from Freeman Street Markets Food Court.

Freeman Street Markets Food Court launched on the 3rd August 2019. The Food Court promised 5 street food businesses from around the world including American-style Chicken, German Sausage and Greek Gyros, this would allow the market to open 5 days a week, Tuesday – Saturday. On the day of the launch all the traders in the food court set up for a busy day, with Cliff Woodage, local musician, setting a fantastic atmosphere in the brand-new seating area which included free customer Wi-Fi. Along with Lion Learners, a free educational animal handling company who spent the day at the market with lots of fury friends and creepy crawlies that the customers, new and old enjoyed be-friending. Many have praised the market for their efforts in creating a new attraction on the market and customers had said the launch created a real ‘buzz’ around the market. Each individual street food trader had mentioned what a fantastic day it had been, as well as other traders who benefited from the extra footfall.

5 Foods you MUST try from the Food Court.

1. Gyros from The Greek Shack.

This traditional Greek dish can be found at The Greek Shack. You have the choice of chicken, pork or mixed and it is served on a fresh lightly toasted pita bread with a generous layer of tzatziki sauce, then the meat is added and topped with fresh onion and tomatoes. It is then finished off with a sprinkle of oregano. For an alternative vegetarian option, they also sell feta and halloumi or a mix of both. This delicious dish is served for £4 with the option to add feta for 50p.

One customer said “Best thing I’ve eaten in a long time! Straight back to my holidays in Greece and my favourite food. Did not disappoint! Will be back again and again and again and again…”

2. The 4x4 Burger from Beast Burger.

This mouth-watering burger is one of the most popular from their menu. It includes 4 x 3 oz chuck steak smash patties, American cheese, smoked mature cheddar, onion and chive double Gloucester and beast burger sauce. This delectable burger costs £9 which some may find pricey however everyone who has tried their products knows that this price is extremely reasonable for the product that you are receiving.

One satisfied customer said “thought £12 was a bit expensive for a burger and fries from a market stall but after eating it, I think they undersold it. money well spent….. it was one of the best burgers I’ve ever had. highly recommended fantastic food, can’t wait to go again.”

3. Footlong Fries from Joellas.

This dish has become a favourite for many due to its amusing appearance and novelty value which causes a lot of excitement for the customers especially children. Joellas footlong fries are the longest in the UK! Customers were left baffled as to how they were made. Joellas soon shared their secret by showing the special piece of equipment they use in order to create these incredibly long fries. Joellas offer a selection of over 10 different sauces including ketchup, mayo, chilli sauce, cheese sauce (they even offer chocolate sauce) and many more.

Customer, Lewis, left a review saying “I had a very delicious experience at Joellas today after ordering their 30cm long chips and a chicken stack burger and I must say the chips were brilliant and had a very crisp and satisfying crunch to them. I will definitely be coming back in the future.”

4. Milkshakes at The Pudding Shed

The Pudding Shed is a combination of Blue Gnu Fudge and The Bakers Mill who came together on the market to sell a variety of sweet treats including brownies, blondies, cookies, fudge and much more. A favourite for many is the delicious milkshakes which come in a variety of flavours including Biscoff, Banana Split, Sweet Shop, Cookie Monster and more. Their milkshakes are available for £3.50 each.

A fellow stall holder on the market was quick to praise their milkshakes by saying “Who’d give this a go? The ladies at The Pudding Shed made us a custom milkshake yesterday… Peanut butter and bacon! Don’t knock it till you try it.”

5. Loaded Fries from Pie-o-neers

Loaded fries are becoming increasingly popular, which consists of homemade chips which are ‘loaded’ with toppings and sauces. This delightful treat from pie-o-neers comes in different varieties, everything from beef brisket, beer onion and cheese to pepperoni pizza loaded fries and more and they cost just £4.50 each. This dish has become a favourite alongside their gourmet pies and can be enjoyed with a range of drinks including homemade lemonade and coffee, with the option for vegans to enjoy with oat milk.

One of their customers said “The guys at Pie-o-neers are really friendly & the food is super fresh. Tried all their different loaded fries & loved them all, today we had the duck & hoisin & spicy chicken so nice. I’m yet to try one of their pies but I’m sure they are as good as they look too. Fab food”

There are many different foods to try at our food court, definitely too many to list but there are options for all to enjoy. There is so much variety on each stall and so many different food traditions from all over the world, with traditional Greek foods to try along with traditional German foods, American style chicken and much more. And not to forget the cafes and fish and chip shop on the market too which all have 5-star hygiene ratings and each one has fantastic reviews from the customers.

So, if you decide to have your lunch at the market, we can promise you will not be disappointed, but you may have a hard time choosing!