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Bakery and deli to create 15 jobs in Titanic Quarter

Pictured, from left, Fiona Rice, Titanic Quarter, The Belfast Baking Company’s cake specialist, John Halliday, and bakery owner Paul McDonald
Pictured, from left, Fiona Rice, Titanic Quarter, The Belfast Baking Company’s cake specialist, John Halliday, and bakery owner Paul McDonald Pictured, from left, Fiona Rice, Titanic Quarter, The Belfast Baking Company’s cake specialist, John Halliday, and bakery owner Paul McDonald

A NEW bakery and deli in Belfast's Titanic Quarter will create 15 jobs in a £350,000 investment.

The Belfast Baking Company is planning to open a 50-seater eatery in The Arc apartment and retail development next month.

The deli will overlook Belfast Harbour Marina when it opens in mid-November.

The company already operates a bakery in Belfast which it said "specialises in combining traditional baking with 21st century cooking and design".

The firm is owned by Paul and Sharon McDonald, while the team will also include chef and food consultant, Neil Graham, and Daryl Shields, winner of the ‘JANUS Restauranteur of the Year’ award.

Placements for catering students from the nearby Belfast Metropolitan College will also be available with three students already joining the team.

Sharon McDonald said: “We are thrilled to be bringing Belfast’s newest baking revolution to Titanic Quarter, which is perfectly located for business, residents, students and the many tourists to the area. Our business is focused on providing baking excellence using locally sourced foods, crafted by expert staff. Our bakers and cake makers have over 50-years’ experience in traditional Irish bread making and handmade cakes, which we will serve fresh daily - with a twist.

“As well as baking mouth-watering breads, we have devised a sumptuous lunch deli menu celebrating our local foods and flavouring which we know customers will love. To this we have a fantastic evening menu."

Titanic Quarter's commercial manager Fiona Rice said the bakery was a welcome addition to the area.

"Over 18,000 people already live, work and study in Titanic Quarter which is also a major destination for tourists, visitors and a venue for outdoor events," she said.

“The past 12-months have witnessed a marked increase in interest from other potential tenants at the Arc and the arrival of The Belfast Baking Company will be a great addition to the growing community already established here in Titanic Quarter.”