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Allerton Bywater food hall with dining and delicatessen and sprinkle of gifts

58 restaurant seats. Open 7 days a week. Homemade sourdough, pies and Yorkshire puddings.

Buffet table spread with cold cuts, salads, bread, and garnishes

Plan your visit or booking

Choose what you need

Explore dining, food shopping, takeaway choices or occasion catering.

Check the arrangements

Call us for menus, counter times, bookings or collection information.

Come in or celebrate

Visit the food hall or let us plan food for your chosen event venue.

Food to enjoy here or take away

Buffet spread with charcuterie, cheese board, bread baskets, and salads on white tablecloth
Funeral Catering

Calm, practical funeral catering with homemade food planned around attendance, timing and venue arrangements.

Charcuterie board with cured meats, cheese, olives, dips, and grilled bread on parchment paper
Delicatessen

Browse homemade sourdough, pies and cakes, then add meat, cheese or wine from elsewhere in the food hall.

Elegant party buffet table with sandwiches, quiche, scones, and drinks in a decorated venue
Christening Catering

Homemade christening catering planned for your family gathering, with guest numbers, timing and venue in mind.

Cheese board with grapes and two glasses of red wine
Cheese and Wine

Browse cheesemonger choices, fine wines and Yorkshire spirits for meals, presents or evenings shared at home.

An elegant afternoon tea setting featuring scones, sandwiches, pastries, and cups of tea on a floral tablecloth.
Afternoon Tea Catering

Share a homemade afternoon tea at a birthday, baby shower or social gathering for around 10 guests.

Deli counter display with Yorkshire puddings, pies, artisan bread, and prepared salads
Takeaway Food

Collect homemade food, including Yorkshire puddings for the freezer and breakfast choices from current menus.

Homemade food under one roof

Settle in for breakfast, lunch or something from the current restaurant menu, then browse the butcher, delicatessen and cheesemonger before you leave. We make our food in-house, including sourdough, pies, Yorkshire puddings and artisan cheeses, so there is plenty to enjoy at the table or take home.
Our 58-seat food hall in Allerton Bywater opens seven days a week. Walk in for general dining, or book ahead for Sunday lunch and our monthly Friday tapas night.

Artisan sourdough bread and golden pies displayed on wooden boards in a bakery setting.

Our reviews

It is hard to believe this place hasn't appeared on the radar sooner, as it is effectively hiding in plain sight. The setup is unique—like a tiny row of shops all under one roof—and it offers a fantastic eat-in experience that feels cool and surprisingly spacious.

The food is excellent, with the steak from the specials board being a particular standout. It’s the kind of high-quality, local cooking that makes you wonder how you ever missed it. The venue is clean, well-decorated, and has enough seating to accommodate plenty of people without feeling cramped. For a a person looking for something beyond the usual high street options, this is a trip worth making. It is a brilliant find and a real credit to the Castleford area.

Ryan Little

Google

Make one visit go further

Eat and shop together

Enjoy a meal, then browse meat, cheese, wine and deli food in the same visit.

Homemade favourites

Pick up our own sourdough, pies and Yorkshire puddings to enjoy at home.

Plans for every occasion

Discuss food, quantities and serving needs for family or business events.

An assortment of afternoon tea delicacies including sandwiches, scones, pastries, and savoury pies arranged on a table.

Catering for occasions large and small

When you're gathering people together, we can prepare homemade food to suit the occasion. Our outside catering covers weddings, workplace events, funerals, christenings, afternoon teas and other get-togethers. Tell us the date, venue, guest number, timing and dietary needs so we can discuss suitable food and quantities. From afternoon tea for around 10 to event catering for around 70 guests, we'll shape the details around your plans.

Make plans for good homemade food

Call us to book Sunday lunch, ask about tapas or discuss catering for your next occasion.

Contact us

Sam's Urban Food Hall Ltd

20-24 Station Rd, Allerton Bywater, Castleford WF10 2BP, UK

Business hours

Monday-Saturday: 09:00–15:30
Sunday: 09:00–15:00

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SAM'S URBAN FOOD HALL LTD, registered as a limited company in England and Wales under company number: 15712274. Registered Company Address: Turnbridge House, Turnbridge House, Snaith Rd, East Cowick, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom, DN14 9BY.

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