A new Market Kitchen food store has been opened in Bath by supermarket chain Morrisons, located in the SouthGate Bath shopping centre.
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The new store, which opened yesterday, Thursday 27th October, is located in the space previously occupied by New Look.
The opening has seen the creation of more than 100 jobs in full and part-time roles.
The Market Kitchen concept allows customers to have their breakfast, lunch or evening meal cooked by chefs, at the same time as popping in for a pint of milk.
Food will also be delivered to customers’ doorsteps from the store via Deliveroo.
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Customers will be able to choose to watch their meal being made to order by the chefs using seasonal ingredients or opt to pick up some of the freshly made ‘ready-to-go’ meals
As well as the Market Kitchen counters, the store will sell a selection of freshly baked bread from the Morrisons Bakery and sweet treats from the Cake Shop.
Throughout the shop, there are also 150 locally sourced products including Bath Ales, Clarence Court Eggs, Thatchers Cider, Appleby’s Somerset Cheese and Emma Country Cakes.
Karl Money, Morrisons SouthGate Bath Store Manager, said: “The chefs in our Market Kitchen will create delicious seasonal meals for customers that are made to order.
“It means that customers can pop in and pick up their next meal while also buying the groceries they need for future meals.
“And, thanks to our partnership with Deliveroo, customers across Bath will be able to enjoy their favourite dishes from our menu without leaving their home.”
Guy Henderson, Centre Director at Southgate Bath, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Morrisons to Southgate Bath.
“We’re really pleased they have selected us as a Market Kitchen store and that they have a focus on selling locally sourced produce.
“The Market Kitchen will be a great addition to the options we have for shoppers to grab a bite to eat on the go and pick up the essentials they need for later on, and we’re sure it will be a welcome addition to those living in the city and visitors alike.”
The store was officially opened by The Mayor of Bath, Councillor Rob Appleyard. Prior to the opening, local dignitaries visited to meet the manager and his new team.
