Opening on Saturday (February 25), more than 4000 Edinburgh residents hot-footed it down to the highly-anticipated Edinburgh Street Food on Leith Street to celebrate the launch.
Whilst consuming over 10,000 street food dishes from ten exceptional vendors, as well as beers and spirits all hailing from Scotland, hundreds of foodies have raved about the neon-lit food hall, referring to it as the missing jigsaw piece of the Capital’s food scene.
“We were thrilled with the massive turnout this weekend and how well Edinburgh Street Food has been received,” said Andrew Marshall, co-founder of ESF.
“It is clear that this is filling a much needed gap in the Edinburgh scene and we love the positive feedback about the social dining and inclusive atmosphere.
“Our 10 vendors are buzzing and turning out some of the best street food available in the UK.”
The ESF line up includes: Junk, Bundits, Chix, What Le Duck, Antojitos, The Peruvian, House Of Tapas, Homies, Fabbrica Pasta and SoftCore, with room for further rotating guest traders outside.
Take a look through our photo gallery for a first look at Edinburgh's new ‘foodies paradise’.
. Open for business
The highly anticipated Edinburgh Street Food market is now open. Photo: Third Party
. Packed to the rafters
An excess of 4000 Edinburgh residents hot footed it down to the highly anticipated Edinburgh Street Food on the opening weekend. Photo: Third Party
. Finger lickin good
Chix has arrived at Edinburgh Street Food, offeing delicious fried chicken. Photo: Third Party
. Impressively succulent
Visitors to Edinburgh Street Food enjoys gourmet fried chicken from the popular venue Chix Photo: Third Party
. Wow factor
Many of the fantastic offerings at Edinburgh Street Food, such as this candyfloss cone, had visitors reaching for their camera phones. Photo: Third Party
. Family friendly
It was an all-ages crowd who flocked to Edinburgh Street Food on its opening weekend, with lots of families enjoying the atmosphere. Photo: Third Party
. Cooking up a treat
Chefs can be seen rustling up culinary delights at Edinburgh Street Food. Photo: Third Party
1. Open for business
The highly anticipated Edinburgh Street Food market is now open. Photo: Third Party
2. Packed to the rafters
An excess of 4000 Edinburgh residents hot footed it down to the highly anticipated Edinburgh Street Food on the opening weekend. Photo: Third Party
3. Finger lickin good
Chix has arrived at Edinburgh Street Food, offeing delicious fried chicken. Photo: Third Party
4. Impressively succulent
Visitors to Edinburgh Street Food enjoys gourmet fried chicken from the popular venue Chix Photo: Third Party