Shrewsbury market stalls taste success with expansion
Two food stalls have enjoyed the sweet taste of success at Shrewsbury Market Hall - with one increasing its trading hours and the other taking on more space.
Chocolicious had been operating on a casual trader basis, but owner Rebecca McQuilkin has increased her hours due to the popularity of her hand-made Belgian chocolates.
Elsewhere in the market, Tom's Table has taken on an extra unit on the ground floor to seat ten more covers due to the demand for his food, prepared by Tom, his London pastry chef as well as his mother, Sarah, offering salads and cakes.
Rob Miles, markets officer for the town council, said: "It’s so satisfying to see all of our traders making such a success of their businesses, especially with the tough trading conditions we have seen over the course of the last two years.
“Our multi award-winning Market Hall can boast full occupancy at the moment, and we have the additional boost of having a substantial waiting list for these very affordable units. We also offer guidance and friendly advice to anyone that seeks it and we’re more than happy to work with people to see how we can assist them on their first steps on the business ladder.”
