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Blakemore unveils new food-to-go concept at SPAR Aberystwyth

Blakemore unveils new food-to-go concept at SPAR Aberystwyth
(Photo: A.F. Blakemore and Son)

Blakemore Retail has launched a brand-new food-to-go concept called ‘Eat Some…’ at SPAR Aberystwyth.

Reopened on 18 February following a substantial refurbishment, the store on Terrace Road includes a number of new and innovative food-to-go developments, with small concession brands offering a range of food solutions under one roof.


The new food brands include The Grill, WhirlyBird, Prego!, Oh So Toastie, Shake Waffle & Stroll and Soup & Spuds, and are exclusively owned by A.F. Blakemore.

The 2,910 sqft store also accommodates a fresh fruit juicing service, sandwiches made daily in-store from dailyDeli, fresh coffee and sweets treats from Philpotts, a fresh meat range from County Bridge and an increased range of chilled foods, fresh produce and flowers.

SPAR Aberystwyth food to go concessions 2 (Photo: A.F. Blakemore and Son)

Blakemore said ‘Eat Some…’ is the first of its kind food-to-go concept to open in the UK and the range of food-to-go products are all handmade in-store and freshly prepared at the counters.

“We are very excited to be opening our newly refurbished SPAR store in Aberystwyth. We know the local community will enjoy the exciting new additions to the store,” Matt Teague, Blakemore Retail managing director, said.

“Our ‘Eat Some…’ food-to-go concept offers shoppers a breadth of solutions catering for all tastes. We are sure the increased range of fresh foods in the store will also be a big hit.”

Shoppers can enjoy succulent rotisserie chicken from WhirlyBird and authentic Italian pizza to go from Prego! The Grill has a tasty selection of meat and vegetarian products ready in wraps or in bowls. Shake Waffle & Stroll brings a touch of the American diner with sweet shakes, waffles, coffee and hot drinks. Soup & Spuds offers a satisfying menu and Oh So Toastie has six different tasty toasties with a number of sides. The ‘Eat Some…’ foodcourt is open from 7am to late.

SPAR Aberystwyth DailyDeli hot food (Photo: A.F. Blakemore and Son)

SPAR Aberystwyth store manager Mike Grasham said: “Our team have worked really hard to offer the local community a fantastic new and exciting store. We have always worked hard to deliver great customer service.

“We are sure our shoppers will love what we’ve done to the store and will enjoy the huge variety of food-to-go, fresh and chilled products now available. We are also delighted to welcome 23 new staff members to the store.”

SPAR Aberystwyth will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and now employs 45 local people.

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