PROPER NORTHERN MEALS, BATCH-MADE AND READY TO HEAT.
The Northern Spoon

Proper Yorkshire meal prep

batch-made, ready to heat.

Small-batch chillies, stews, ragù and more. Cooked slow in Ulleskelf. Pickup 9–5, Monday to Friday. No faff, just good food.

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Chef-made, small batch
Slow-cooked classics made fresh weekly.
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Safety & hygiene first
Allergen labels, temp checks, proper cooling.
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Pickup 9–5
Order ahead, collect when it suits you.

Ulleskelf • One-man kitchen

I cook it myself, properly

I’m Hayden. I cook hearty, good-quality food in small batches from my Ulleskelf kitchen. It’s the stuff we actually want to eat – chilli, stews, ragù, mash-tops – priced fairly because I keep it simple and do it myself.

Solo cook, small batches Labelled, temp-checked Pickup 9–5, Mon–Fri
  • Small menu, done right. A few dishes each week, slow-cooked and consistent.
  • Fresh, labelled, clear. Cook date, use-by, allergens, reheating on every tub.
  • Fair prices. No delivery vans or fancy packaging, the value’s in the food.
  • Pickup 9–5 (Mon–Fri). Order ahead, I’ll have it ready when you arrive.
Hayden, The Northern Spoon
Small batch • Fairly priced • Cooked in Ulleskelf
Mon
09:00 – 17:00 (Pickup only)
Tue
09:00 – 17:00 (Pickup only)
Wed
09:00 – 17:00 (Pickup only)
Thu
09:00 – 17:00 (Pickup only)
Fri
09:00 – 17:00 (Pickup only)
Sat
Closed (Batch day)
Sun
Closed (Admin / prep)
Pickup address
Ulleskelf, North Yorkshire
LS24, United Kingdom
Good to know
  • Bring a cool bag if you’re travelling far.
  • Refrigerate within 30 minutes of pickup.
  • Reheat until piping hot (75°C).
  • Freeze on day of purchase if you’re saving it.
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Safety

Allergens & labelling

Every dish carries a clear label with ingredients, allergens, storage and reheating guidance. If you have questions, message before ordering.

Celery
Cereals (gluten)
Crustaceans
Eggs
Fish
Lupin
Milk
Molluscs
Mustard
Tree nuts
Peanuts
Sesame
Soya
Sulphites

Order / Enquiries

Get in touch

Tell me what you’d like and when you’d like to pick it up. I’ll confirm your order by text or email.

Or email directly

I’ll only use your details to confirm your order and pickup – no spam, ever.

Meal Label Example (for packaging)

Each meal you buy will have a printed label like this, showing the cook date, use-by date, allergens and reheating advice.

  • Dish: Chilli con Carne
  • Cooked: 17/11/2025
  • Use by: 20/11/2025
  • Allergens: SULPHITES
  • Reheat: Until piping hot (75°C). Do not refreeze.
Custom / bulk orders
Need a family tray or a workweek bundle? Ask and we’ll portion it how you like.