The growing market of food halls in Birmingham could be getting a new entrant.

Operator Blend Family has announced plans to convert vacant space at the Custard Factory complex in Digbeth into a new venue.

The company already runs multi-outlet food halls in Salford, Sheffield and an upcoming site in London.

The new Birmingham venue will be called 'Alfred Works' as a nod to Alfred Bird, the inventor of egg-free custard powder.

It will span more than 17,500 sq ft of indoor space with 15 kitchens, an outdoor courtyard, social gaming and a children's area with a sandpit.

There will also be an additional 10,000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor events space nearby although an opening date is yet to be announced.

The site will also house the company's second Blend Culinary Foundation Kitchen whic

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