The Yorkshire Meatball Co., has signed a new franchise agreement, worth over £100,000 over two years, with Splendid Hospitality Group to open York’s first speciality meatball restaurant at Hotel Indigo York, Walmgate which will open this summer.
Located in Walmgate’s growing foodie community, the 70-cover restaurant will be the first franchise deal and the second outlet for the multi-award-winning meatball company since launching its first outlet in Harrogate in March 2014.
Stuart Bailey, CEO of Splendid Hospitality Group says: “We are delighted to have TheYorkshire Meatball Co. on board. We’re passionate about promoting Yorkshire and the local story at Hotel Indigo York, and we can now showcase some truly unique flavours of Yorkshire as our dining concept. Both local residents and hotel guests will be able to enjoy this quirky and friendly Yorkshire dining experience, 7 days a week.”
“Bringing our ‘Balls’ to York is an exciting move for us,” says David Atkinson, Managing Director of The Yorkshire Meatball Co. “There has been huge demand from our existing customers to open up a branch in York so we are delighted to be on board with Splendid Hospitality Group to facilitate this move and help us reach a wider audience.”
“We have enjoyed huge success in Harrogate to date, where we have served over 85,000 Balls to more than 28,000 customers since opening just over a year ago. We are excited to be spreading our concept to the local residents and visitors to the Walmgate area which is making its mark as a foodie destination for the city, as well as to the domestic and international traveller market who are attracted to this famous city of York.”
The Yorkshire Meatball Co. is the UK’s only speciality Meatball Restaurant, leading the fight against average, tasteless meatballs. Balls are hand-rolled in the kitchen using only the freshest and tastiest locally sourced produce. Customers can choose from meaty Balls, fish Balls and veggie Balls – smothered in warming Blankets (sauce), served on a fresh Bed (side) of your choice and washed down with a bottle of locally-sourced craft Yorkshire beer, wine or soft drink. What’s more; the majority of our Ball-shaped goodies are, or can be made, Gluten-Free, so there really is plenty of choice for everyone.
Hotel Indigo York is set to open summer 2015. The Yorkshire Meatball Co. will be open 7 days a week from 12 noon until 10pm for both local residents and guests to the hotel to enjoy.
Celebrate the best of British summertime with a long weekend break in York and stay at the Hotel Indigo York. The interiors of this boutique 101-bedroom hotel are inspired by York's chocolate heritage and feature en-suite SPA inspired bathrooms with rainfall showers and complimentary fridges containing water and chocolates.
Whether you are a festival goer, chocoholic, pub hopper or a horse racing fanatic there is something for everyone. Be inspired and book your stay at the Hotel Indigo York and enjoy the best events of the summer in the city:
The Yorkshire Fringe Festival, 15 July – 1 August 2016: The festival boasts the best in comedy, cabaret, theatre and music. New for this year is the pop up Gillygate Shed venue located within The Gillygate Pub's garden which will be hosting a series of comedy acts including Dominic Frisby from Moneyweek.
Chocolate Model Making, available on selected dates until the 30 September 2016: Immerse yourself in the city's chocolate heritage with a Chocolate Model Making workshop at York's Cocoa House. Make it a trip to remember by creating of your own chocolate masterpiece decorated with edible chocolate paints and sweets.
York Guided Historic Pub Walk, available until September 2016:Experience some of York's best pubs as part of a two-hour guided walk of the city while discovering the history of the local beers and culture.
The Ebor Festival, 17- 20 August 2016: Horse racing fans visiting York this summer should coincide their visit with the Ebor Festival, one of the oldest, richest and most famous races. Enjoy four days of fun, fashion and sporting excellence. Festival highlights include Ladies Day which takes place on the Thursday followed by The Betfred Ebor on the final day.
Rooms start from £115 B&B per room per night. Alternatively sign up for free to the IHG Rewards Club and book before the 31 August to save 20% or more on stays before the 7 September 2016.
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