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Mad Frans to cook up a storm at Wellington Place

Renowned chef joins the Wellington Place community with the opening of Mad Frans at 6 Wellington Place

Mad Frans will be open 7 days a week, opening 7:30am until late at 6 Wellington Place. Offering environmentally-friendly dining, the freshest of ingredients and a selection of craft beers from in and around Yorkshire, Mad Frans will be celebrating the best of Yorkshire produce in the heart of the city.

Mad Frans food offerings

Ryan Fraser, owner and director of Mad Frans wanted to bring a venue to Leeds that can host live music, offer different ales from local breweries, provide fantastic service and serve the freshest food from across the region. There’s also the added advantage of offering local businesses the opportunity to hire out the venue for private events.

Ryan said: “Opening an establishment on the prestigious Wellington Place development needs to deliver for those working at the development and the wider community, and we believe we will really enhance the offering at Wellington Place, delivering a fantastic venue with great food, drink and coffee. The team here at Mad Frans is looking forward to welcoming fans of freshly made food and exceptional local drinks to our brand-new bar and kitchen in the heart of the city.”

Mad Frans food offerings

Head chef, Gary Pickles, who boasts over 19 years’ experience, has had an illustrious career having held various positions, most notably under Gordon Ramsey, as well as starring on TV alongside Michelle Roux Jnr. He is returning to his Leeds roots and bringing his classic freshly made food to Mad Frans with simple yet spectacular twists to his dishes.

Talking of the move, Gary said: “It’s great to be returning to Leeds – the city where I grew up and love so much. I’m excited about the concept we’re bringing – whether people are wanting breakfast on the go, or a Sunday lunch, one thing they can be sure of is a first-class meal, which is made fresh on the premises from scratch every day.

“I’m passionate about championing local food and drink suppliers and we hope the people of Leeds enjoy the experience Mad Frans will offer as much as we have enjoyed creating it.”

Mad Frans food offerings

Paul Pavia, Head of Development at MEPC, added: “We are excited to welcome Mad Frans as they embark on their new venture here at Wellington Place. Mad Frans brings an incredibly exciting proposition, not just to the development, but the city of Leeds as a whole. Gary is an incredibly talented chef, and we’re lucky to have him at the Wellington Place development.”

Diners can expect a menu offering a wide variety including:

·         Smoked ham hock and mature cheddar bites, served with piccalilli

·         Vegan red pepper falafel and house pickle relish sandwich

·         Monkfish masala with spiced lentil dhal and raita

·         Mad Frans bourbon sticky toffee pudding served with Northern Bloc vanilla ice cream