STACK, Newcastle's first shopping and leisure destination using up to 60 shipping containers is due to open this June and further businesses are now on board as part of the exciting development.
Popular eatery and mobile van, Hatch 76 is the latest business to join STACK. Owned and ran by Gateshead businessman Alex Hindson, formally of Aycliffe Village, County Durham, Hatch 76 are keen to be involved in a bid to expand the business.
Fast becoming famous for their duck fries, Hatch 76 started out in 2016 after buying a 1976 J7 van. Kitting it out with a kitchen, Alex took the van on the road to food festivals, music and corporate events and found he was really on to something successful. He told us:
“I am a chef of 17 years and have worked in the contract catering world for 10 years, working some really unique venues but over time I began to lose my passion. I was travelling with my dad and I came across the van that I purchased from a local artist in the South of France. This relit my passion which led me to create the mobile catering unit now known as Hatch 76.
“I love the concept of STACK; it’s about getting passionate, local people together in order to develop something creatively cool. What we offer at Hatch 76 is different and our main focus is simply on getting it right.
Equally as passionate about the north east is fifth vendor Black Storm Brewery who’ll be launching their brand new business, Beer Box within STACK this June.
Starting up only 12 months ago but already putting themselves firmly on the map for their IPA’s, bitters, porters and blondes, Black Storm Brewery have found themselves in a unique market that has really taken off in Newcastle.
Operations director, James Davie-Baguley from Whitley Bay tells us about the creation of Beer Box: “We have 152 beers to sell and currently these are available across selected bars and pubs in the north east. We came across STACK in the early stages of planning and thought it seemed like something that matched our style and brand perfectly.
“We’re a young company that’s had great successes to date and we believe STACK is all about supporting local businesses which is our biggest mantra.
The sixth business announced is Beacon Burgers which was started after the owner took a road trip round California. America is of course famous for fast food, but they found the thriving street food and food truck scene amazing; offering really great locally sourced products. There was nothing that stood out like that back at home and from there, Beacon Burgers was born.
In their first year of trading Beacon Burgers appeared at some of the UK’s busiest events including Manchester’s Parklife Festival, Latitude Festival, Rewind Festival and Newcastle’s very own Ladies Day to name but a few. Now, Beacon Burgers are looking forward to bringing their authentic food back home to the masses of Newcastle.
Neill Winch, chief executive of STACK, said: “The development is shaping up to be fantastic and we’re really happy with the businesses we have involved so far. There are some amazing independents that are part of STACK and it’s great that we can all support each other with this new project.
STACK will be home to over 40 independent traders, from bars to delis, restaurants and numerous bespoke retail shops. There’ll also be a changing outdoor area starting with an Enchanted Garden, followed by the return of the much-loved Hadrian’s Tipi before the launch of their brand new project Antartica at the turn of the year; an ice bar and igloo serving cocktails and hot drinks in a sub zero setting.
Further names are to be announced in due course.
To follow the development visit @stacknewcastle on Facebook. For container enquiries please contact Tim at Bradley Hall 0191 232 8080.
