Chow Down festival is hosting a 10-week event in the disused railway arches on Globe Road. The unusual land on South Bank has been transformed into a socially distanced, open air drink and dining venue. There will be a whole host of independent food vendors and local craft breweries over the 10 weeks and the first weekend, which starts today, features Middle Feast, Kenyan-inspired grill Nyama Choma, Igloo Pizza Company and the Little Red Food Truck. Take a look around the festival with these 11 pictures from YEP photographer James Hardisty:
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Chow Down is a collaboration between New Citizens, Leeds Indie Food and Chapter 81 which promotes the best independent food and drink brands in the north Photo: James Hardisty
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A Chown Down festival weekend is usually held in Halifax's The Piece Hall - but has moved to Leeds for a 10-week event Photo: James Hardisty
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The disused railway arches on Globe Road, South Bank, have been transformed Photo: James Hardisty
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There will be a whole host of independent food vendors and local craft breweries
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The first weekend (July 30 - August 2) features Middle Feast, Kenyan-inspired grill Nyama Choma, Igloo Pizza Company and the Little Red Food Truck, an offshoot of Sela Bar Photo: James Hardisty
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Booking is required and tables have been spaced to meet current social distancing regulations Photo: James Hardsity