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MACKNADE ELWICK PLACE
New Ashford Deli & Dining Space Set to Grow at Elwick Place !
Macknade Elwick Place
One of the most recent additions to shakeup Ashford ’ s dining and shopping scene , Macknade Elwick Place , has enjoyed huge success since it opened in February and has now announced exciting plans for expansion at the site .
Already a large , welcoming space for shoppers and diners in Ashford , the extension into additional units of the Elwick Place leisure complex will see it almost double in size to accommodate more groceries , an expanding range of wines and additional space for diners .
Work is due to start imminently while the current site remains open , and estimated completion will be within the next six months .
As the sixth generation to run Macknade , Managing Director Stefano Cuomo has grown the business from a local farm shop in Faversham to the leading lifestyle brand it is today , creating an emotive bricks & mortar retail experience that resonates with the wider community , which also translates online .
In late 2019 , Shane Godwin joined Macknade as Commercial Director , opening the new site at Elwick Place in February . Shane , who was previously the Director of Commercial Operations at East Kent College , is an important addition to the team , responsible for delivering Macknade ’ s strategic goals and driving the business into new spaces in the coming months & years .
Shutting only temporarily at the height of the Covid pandemic , Macknade Elwick Place has gone from strength to strength and is now a vibrant foodie hub in the centre of Ashford and an essential part of the local community .
Since reopening the dining area after lockdown , Macknade has seen a huge appetite for customers looking to eat out . Shane comments , “ The expansion will see our floor space increase from 5000 sq ft to 8500 sq ft , which will enable us to offer much