A Crewe town centre venue is set to gain its first cheese shop and bistro - with local producer Joseph Heler opening the new counter this week.

The Cheese Corner officially launches at Crewe Market Hall this Wednesday (August 17).

It the latest offering to arrive at the historic Crewe venue, which originally opened as a cheese hall in the 1854.

The Cheese Corner will serving a variety of cheese-based grazing food and wines (Crewe Market Hall).

The Cheese Corner will be serving a variety of cheese-based grazing food alongside traditional accompaniments and wines.

It will be open five days a week - including late night weekends.

The counter will offer traditional British truckles (200g wheels) and other cheeses available to purchase to enjoy at home - alongside its hot food.

Joseph Heler Managing Director, George Heler said: "We knew the Market Hall, which has served the community for nearly 200 years, was the perfect location to launch our bistro and shop.

The Cheese Corner will be open five days a week (Wednesday to Sunday) - including late night weekends (Crewe Market Hall).

"We have been able to bring cheese back to its homeland in Crewe, showcasing the finest local cheeses through The Cheese Corner.

"We are proud to now offer somewhere people can come together and enjoy our delicious cheese over a drink, as well as pick up something to take home for later."

The Cheese Corner had a soft launch for its new Crewe Market Hall counter last Thursday (August 11).

As an official opening special, The Cheese Corner is offering a special discount.

Mr Heler added: "Anyone who shows this article at The Cheese Corner will receive 25% off any cheese purchased between 15 - 21 August."

Anyone who shows this article at The Cheese Corner will receive 25% off any cheese purchased until Sunday 21 August (Crewe Market Hall).

The opening of The Cheese Corner is the latest success story for the market which reopened in May 2021.

This followed a multi-million revamp after Market Asset Management (MAM), were appointed as part of Cheshire East Council's town centre regeneration programme.

The historic grade II-listed building has seen a 16-fold surge in visitors compared to its previous format.

Crewe Market Hall now sees thousands of visitors attending every week.

The opening of The Cheese Corner is the latest success story for Crewe Market Hall, which reopened in May 2021 under MAM (The Cheese Corner).

The Cheese Corner is currently recruiting serving staff and anyone interested in joining the team should contact retail outlet manager Daniel Reed via the The Cheese Corner.

It will be open every Wednesday to Sunday from 9.30am until late.

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