The brand-new Norfolk Food Hall was officially opened this week - a project where we provided civil and structural engineering design services alongside transport planning and flood risk assessments.

Located at the Royal Norfolk Showground, the new versatile venue will provide retail space for permanent and rotating artisan vendors together with a restaurant celebrating the region’s finest local producers, becoming a year-round feature servicing the local area and the Showground’s events. It has been designed to celebrate Norfolk’s agricultural roots and growing reputation for high-quality, locally sourced food.

Taking around eight months to construct, the building includes energy-efficient lighting, an array of solar panels to the roof and an intelligent water management system, reducing the environmental impact. The Norfolk Food Hall has a striking exterior with insulated cladding panels, whilst the inside hosts a high-quality open-plan space with high ceilings and plenty of room for local vendors to showcase their produce. An outdoor covered seating area is also provided to serve the restaurant.

Construction of the Norfolk Food Hall was made possible through strategic funding and strong community support. It was backed by a mix of public and private investment, including regional development grants and contributions from local stakeholders.

Find out more about our involvement and Norfolk Food Hall.