Curbside Leeds Bites began as a weekend hobby and slowly grew into a citywide reference point for mobile kitchens and pop-up cooks. What started with one small notebook tracking two burrito trucks under the railway arches turned into a local network of vendors, eaters, and curious visitors who wanted to know what was frying where. Leeds has a long industrial rhythm — markets, mills, stations — and food on wheels fits that pattern perfectly. Our site gathers this movement in one place, without commercial bias, and shares updated practical notes that anyone can use for a quick lunch or full day of tasting.
We do not operate any trucks ourselves. Instead, our team spends time walking, mapping, and recording observations around town. When a new pitch appears near The Calls, Kirkgate Market, or the waterfront, we add it to our rolling list with clear information about times, queue length, and menu focus. Every entry is checked manually at least once a month. Our goal is simple: make spontaneous street eating in Leeds easier, cleaner, and more discoverable.
The project runs on local support. Some contributors are photographers, others are delivery drivers or cooks who share details when shifts change. We combine these community notes with public council data on street trading zones to ensure accuracy. By working at ground level, we keep the tone human — no over-edited food reviews or sponsored superlatives. If something tastes good, we say so plainly. If a site is closed due to rain, we mark it closed. Visitors can then plan without confusion.
Our database focuses on sustainability as well. Many of Leeds’ food trucks now rely on low-emission generators or plug-in points supplied by the city. We include such details because they reflect how street food contributes to greener urban living. Alongside taste, these aspects shape how residents perceive their environment. A curry van with compostable boxes can inspire more change than a poster campaign.
Curbside Leeds Bites also highlights diversity within the scene. In a single lunchtime circuit, you can pass Caribbean jerk smoke, Yorkshire puddings with roast fillings, Syrian falafel, and experimental desserts. This mixture tells a civic story — migration, adaptation, and the pleasure of quick food done well. We document it photographically and textually so future researchers or journalists can trace how the city eats in this decade.
Every article or listing you read here is written in straightforward English. We avoid buzzwords and guarantee claims. Street food is about real people doing what they love for a living, not marketing slogans. Our writers are often the same people queueing at the counter, so you get honest timing estimates and practical hints like “bring napkins on windy days” or “card reader resets after 3 pm.” These details matter more than staged photos.
For accessibility, the site uses simple structure, readable fonts, and alt text for every image. If you spot something that blocks your screen reader, please let us know. Leeds has an active accessibility community, and we aim to meet WCAG 2.1 AA where possible. Street eating should be open to everyone — that includes the digital part of it.
Data management is transparent. We do not collect precise location data from visitors. Analytics are processed in anonymised form to see which pages attract interest. If you send us a message through the form, we only use your contact details to respond to your enquiry. You can request deletion any time by emailing [email protected]. Full details appear in our Data & Cookies Notice.
Our small editorial office works from a co-working corner in Leeds. You can reach us at:
Curbside Leeds Bites
Unit 4, 36 The Calls, Leeds LS2 7EW, England
Phone 441 132 864 507
Email [email protected]
In short, this site is a field guide to everyday flavour. We invite you to explore, contribute notes, and treat street food as part of Leeds’ living culture. Whether you walk, cycle, or drive between pitches, may your route be warm and your hands full of something good.