Chelsea food hall to shut after more than 50 years

John Shepherd, owner of Partridges – an independent, family-run food hall – has announced the Chelsea branch, at Duke of York Square, will close on 2nd February, 2025.

Trading will continue at its branch on Gloucester Road in Kensington, with a new store set to open this autumn at an undisclosed location.

The business said it wishes to thank its many customers for their loyal support over the years, and staff for their hard work and dedication, with John adding they’re sad to be leaving Chelsea, but looking forward to building Partridges in “smaller and more sustainable shop formats across London”.

“We are very proud to have recently achieved carbon neutrality for both our Chelsea and Gloucester Road stores. We have received a new Royal Warrant from King Charles, and we have supported several hundred small artisan businesses by creating and curating the fine food market on the Duke of York Square on nearly 1,000 Saturdays,” John said. “We send all the traders our very best wishes for the future.”

He continued, “Partridges has also been a force for good in the local community, supporting many local charities and good causes, and raising over £30,000 for the Children’s Surgery Foundation. At the heart of our success though, lies our experienced and knowledgeable team of staff, who we thank enormously for all their years of service.

“We hope this is not goodbye, and that many of our current customers will venture over to Gloucester Road to visit us there.”