Award-winning Sheffield Mexican cantina brand the Street Food Chef has launched a pop-up in Orchard Square.
An express burrito bar, sited in the shopping mall’s former Starbucks, will be spicing up the city centre for the next six months.
Daily from 11am until early evening, customers can beat winter chills with the hearty Mexican street-food favourite.
“Orchard Square is a great location for us. Many will remember it started life with a food hall and we can see it flourishing again, especially as thriving foodie destination Leopold Square is so close,” said Abi Golland, who set up the business with husband Richard in 2010 to fill the gap for quick and healthy fast food - and went on to win five Eat Sheffield Awards.
The first venue, at 90 Arundel Street, and a cantina at 376 Sharrow Vale Road are doing a brisk trade, but a burrito bar on Pinstone Street had to close in 2018 due to redevelopment of The Moor.
“We are really pleased to be back in the heart of the city centre,” said Abi .“There is a real buzz on Fargate. We are trialling a new express service for shoppers, students and workers who want to grab fresh and healthy food on the go.
“In Mexico, burritos are the go-to for nutrition on the hoof. Our handmade versions encase a gamut of good stuff such as tomatoes, chillis, peppers and pulses, which research has shown to have many health benefits.”
Expect Cochinita Pibil, pulled pork in a citrus sauce with achiote paste and peppers and onions, Chicken Tinga, pulled chicken in a mild chilli sauce and SFC’s ever-popular three-bean chilli.
A self-serve salsa bar allows customers to load on tortilla chips, sour cream and a choice of four hand-made salsas.
Seasonal specials will focus on vegetarian and vegan options and tortilla-free Mexican plates offer gluten-free and carb reduced options.
You won’t find beef or avocado on the menu, though - SFC Express has axed them In the interests of sustainability.
“We have always been environmentally aware and our express service means we can be even leaner and greener, with less food waste, biodegradable wrappings and plates. Customers can even bring their own containers,” said Abi.
Shoppers can also buy frozen ready-made SFC burritos to take home, choose from a pick-and-mix stand selling six types chillies, plus a stock of bottled hot sauces from local businesses Chilli Pepper Pete, Fula Flavour, 'Ome, Just Preserves and Khoo.
A delivery service enables offices to place for orders for ten or more (with one day’s notice).
