# Department Store Food Halls The Fenwick Food Hall Has Opened in the Brand's Original Store By Rebecca Byers | Published 2016-04-13 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fenwick-food-hall References: [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2016/04/12/fenwick-food-hall-by-cada-design-newcastle-uk/) The [Fenwick Food Hall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bistro-greggs) in Newcastle is a pristine dining experience designed with the department store's busy customer in mind. Realized by CADA Design, the new [market-style food hall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pullman-market) is sure to delight busy consumers looking for a quick bite to eat while running errands. The Fenwick Food Hall offers four distinct food choices; a patisserie and bakery, a [Mediterranean wine bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediterranean-casual-dining) and restaurant, an Asian street food bar and a seafood bar. Located within the original Fenwick department store in Newcastle, England, the Fenwick Food Hall is designed to both add value to the experience of the store, while also cultivating an authentic dining concept that attracted locals and tourists alike. The lead designers on the project from the CADA Design team were Stephen Richardson and Catherine Perrot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Interactive](https://www.trendhunter.com/interactive) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Market-style Food Halls:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create market-style food halls in department stores to enhance the customer experience and attract new customers. - **Ethnic Food Bars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce ethnic food bars to department stores, offering unique and diverse dining options. - **Convenience Dining:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop convenient dining options within department stores to cater to busy consumers looking for quick and tasty meals. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate food halls into retail spaces to drive foot traffic and increase consumer engagement. - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with department stores to create food halls that provide a unique hospitality experience, attracting a new customer base. - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand the concept of food halls and collaborate with department stores to create innovative dining concepts that merge retail and culinary experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Toronto-Based Food Emporiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queens-cross.md) - [Multi-Vendor Food Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefs-hall.md) - [Boutique Grocery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meadow-lane-store.md) - [Venetian-Style Eatery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cicchetti-piccadilly.md) - [Consumer-Driven Grocery Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waitrose-home-of-food-lovers.md) - [Restored Market Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feskekrka.md) - [Milanese-Themed Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-carlo-liverpool.md) - [Plant-Powered Food Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saluhall.md) - [Fine-Dining Bakery Bistros](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bistro-greggs.md)