C&C welcomes first restaurant to Stoke scheme

Japanese restaurant Panko & Sushi will open its doors at Goods Yard this week, becoming the first food business to move in at the 174-home Potteries regeneration project.

Building work on Capital&Centric’s £60m scheme to regenerate the former railway warehouse near Stoke-on-Trent station was signed off last year, with the developer hoping to fill the building’s 30,000 sq ft of commercial space with a range of independent bars, eateries, coffee shops and stores.

In October, Avison Young announced they would be taking 5,000 sq ft of office space in the building.

Founded by Edward Cayton, who has 27 years of experience in the hospitality industry and a passion for Japanese cuisine, Panko & Sushi focuses on high-quality, authentic flavours with a modern twist.

Tom Wilmot, C&C’s joint managing director, says their move underlines the “growing draw” of the scheme, with the all the homes also now fully let.

“It’s mega to see Panko & Sushi open at Goods Yard and do what they do best,” he said.

“We always said Goods Yard would be different, not just a place to sleep, but a proper destination with thriving indies at its core. Having Ed and the team opening really cements that community feel. It’s authentic and it’s exactly what we set out to build.”

Edward Cayton, founder of Panko & Sushi, added: “Goods Yard is the perfect fit for us. We’re really excited to be part of the neighbourhood’s regeneration and to be working with a socially driven brand like Capital&Centric.”