Birmingham-based food hall Alfred Works, part of the Blend Family, has been shortlisted for Best Food Hall at the British Street Food Awards 2026, marking an exciting milestone for the destination within its first six months of trading.

Located in Digbeth, Alfred Works is home to 18 independently owned global kitchens, bringing together bold flavours, authentic dishes, passion and cultures from around the world under one roof.

Since opening in February 2026, the food hall has established itself as a destination for Birmingham’s food and drink community, championing independent food partners and creating a space where guests can eat, drink and come together.

The nomination comes within Alfred Works’s first year of trading, recognising the work of the team and its independent kitchen partners in creating a new food and drink destination in one of Birmingham’s most iconic areas.

Previous years saw Cambridge Street Collective, who are also part of the Blend family, claim the title in 2024 and 2025 following its opening in Sheffield.

Together, the nominations highlight Blend Family’s continued impact on the UK’s food hall landscape and its commitment to creating vibrant destinations that bring independent food and drink businesses, local communities and guests together whilst raising the bar for every new opening.

The British Street Food Awards voting link is now live. The Blend Family team encourages guests, supporters, and communities across the UK to vote for their favourite food hall and help bring home a win for Birmingham.

To find out more about Alfred Works, visit: alfredworks.co.uk. To place a vote, visit: poll.app.do