11 more traders announced for the new Chester Market #News
Victoria Hayes
13th July 2022
With the opening of the Cosy Club this week the new market complex in Chester is once again under scrutiny with good news being released today about the traders joining the new market.
Eleven further stalls are now contracted or are under offer to trade, with five taken by existing Chester Market traders, and one by a business relocating from the Forum Shopping Centre.
The line-up includes a florist, bakery, vintage clothing, hand-crafted cosmetics, handmade stationery, grocery and a zero-waste refill store alongside three food and beverage traders serving fresh pasta, vegan and Mexican foods.
Construction work is almost complete, and the fit-out contractor will begin shortly, followed by each individual traders’ stall fit-outs during the summer.
Councillor Richard Beacham, Cabinet Member for Inclusive Growth, Economy and Regeneration, said: “This is a really exciting time for the new market, and I am especially pleased that we have confirmed new grocery traders and a bakery, which delivers on our vision to create a ‘modern traditional market’ for Chester.
“I am equally delighted to welcome traders committed to a sustainable future, like the much-loved Just Footprints store which will move from the Forum and into the new market. There is also vintage clothing, vegan food and a planet-friendly stationery trader too.
“It’s also really important to remember that while the new market is completed, the current market is still open, and the remaining traders are still open for business and need our support.” 
Existing Chester Market trader Vegan House will be transferring to the new Market, bringing their passion for pioneering vegan cuisine. With a background in street food markets and festival catering, Sasha Alexander established his business four years ago and has a menu featuring gourmet beef-style burgers, classical hotdogs, loaded fries, Doner kebabs, F*sh and chips, chicken-style kebabs alongside a variety of small bites, side dishes and healthy options.
New traders will include:
Winston’s Cheshire Farm Shop will provide the grocery stall for the new market, providing a key element of the ‘modern traditional’ ethos, bringing the best local produce, locally crafted food and drink into the heart of the market. The business is spearheaded by chef trio of Phil Bibby, Marta Staszewska and Jamie Thomas and was launched in 2018, focusing on locality, seasonality, sustainability and quality.
Winston’s Cheshire Farm Shop hopes to encourage customers to consider where their food comes from and engage with local producers. Alongside fresh produce, their wide range of high-quality Winston’s Finest ready meals will also be available to buy, with ingredients sourced locally to their kitchen.
Jamie said: “We are incredibly eager to open and champion the very best of our local producers. We want to create a permanent showcase in the new market, a compelling draw for residents and visitors, craving the real taste of Cheshire.”
Artisan bakery Born to Bake, established on the Wirral by Michael Kerr, who currently serves both trade and public customers across the north west as well as local Farmers’ Markets.