Independent Food & Community Hub

This is wherepeople havea go.

8+ independent street food traders, 4 bars, live events & creative studios — all under one roof in the heart of the city.

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8+ Independent Traders✦4 Bars & Drinks✦100+ Events Per Year✦Open 7 Days✦Est. 2018✦17-21 Piccadilly, York✦8+ Independent Traders✦4 Bars & Drinks✦100+ Events Per Year✦Open 7 Days✦Est. 2018✦17-21 Piccadilly, York✦8+ Independent Traders✦4 Bars & Drinks✦100+ Events Per Year✦Open 7 Days✦Est. 2018✦17-21 Piccadilly, York✦8+ Independent Traders✦4 Bars & Drinks✦100+ Events Per Year✦Open 7 Days✦Est. 2018✦17-21 Piccadilly, York✦
What we offer

Three worlds, one SPARK

Traders
Street Food

Traders

8+
Independent Traders

Home to the freshest selection of independent traders in Yorkshire. From wood-fired pizza to authentic Greek eats.

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Events
Community

Events

100+
Events Per Year

Open air cinemas, art markets, community meetings, fitness classes, and live music — something for everyone.

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Studios
Create & Work

Studios

4
Creative Spaces

Co-working spaces, room hire, and creative studios. A place for everyone to make, work, show and shop.

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Upcoming

What's on

York Pride Pre-Party
Community
30 May

York Pride Pre-Party

Gather, glam up, and get parade ready together!

Bee's Khraw Pop-Up
Food
28 - 31 May

Bee's Khraw Pop-Up

Fragrant curries, comforting noodles and fresh salads inspired by Thailand.

Second Hand Stories
Workshop
4 June

Second Hand Stories

A bi-weekly journalling session with new topics from our friends at Florable.

£7 Midweek Wins
Offer
Every Week

£7 Midweek Wins

Bold, budget-friendly food for £7 or less. Tue–Thu, 12pm–9pm.

SPARK venue
7 days
a week, all year
Our Story

From unused site to
thriving community

SPARK is home to the best independent food and drink — and so much more. Grab a coffee from 9am, explore our traders from 12pm, and stay for events, workshops, and community.

2018
An unused site in the city centre
2019
Shipping containers arrive — SPARK is born
2021
Permanent covered space opens for winter
2024
8+ traders, 4 bars, 100+ events per year
Now
The home of independent food & community
Rewards Programme

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