Two New Names Join the Food Dock as Gloucester’s Regeneration Continues

The Food Dock is set to welcome two new independent businesses to Gloucester’s much loved food and drink neighbourhood this New Year. With all but 1 of its 15 spaces now occupied, the Food Dock’s growing community continues to bring energy and opportunity and play its part in the successful regeneration of the city.

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Specialising in South-Indian street food favourites such as dosa, vada, uttapam & kothu, Mazala Dosa will also bring a stylish aesthetic of South Indian design thoughtfully blended with the existing Victorian character of exposed beams and brickwork. With unique views across the Docks, guests will be able to enjoy an innovative and contemporary service at one of the first restaurants in Gloucestershire to use autonomous robots to deliver dishes.

Co-Founder Omer Rahim said: “Opening Mazala Dosa at the Food Dock marks an exciting first step for us. Dosa sits at the heart of South-Indian street food, a naturally fermented, everyday staple that’s both nourishing and full of flavour. We’re especially proud to be the first in Gloucestershire to introduce service robots as part of our team — they add a sense of fun and innovation while supporting our staff. We can’t wait to welcome guests and be part of the Food Dock community.”

Wagyu & Feather is a premium street food concept founded by Paul and Karen Sheeran. Taking a permanent residency on the Food Dock Deck, Wagyu & Feather adds to the wider Food Dock experience. Whilst launching as a restaurant in its own right, they will also be working collaboratively with Hop Kettle Brewery to provide great food and bar snacks to their customers.

Wagyu & Feather Co-founder Paul Sheeran said: “The menu is built around high-quality British Wagyu, supported by carefully developed buttermilk chicken and a dedicated daytime deli sandwich offer. All dishes are prepared fresh and cooked to order, with consistency, balance, and flavour-led execution at the core of the kitchen. Our menu will also incorporate selected Hop Kettle brewery products into batters and sauces, alongside seasonal features.”

These latest openings at the Food Dock, which opened at the end of 2023, are another exciting development. Alongside the Forum and City Campus for the University of Gloucestershire, the Food Dock continues to grow and anchor itself into the Gloucester community, a city that is starting to see a real change in its commercial offer and draw. Food Dock Co-Founder Ken Elliott said: “We are so excited to be welcoming not one but two fantastic new independents to the Food Dock community. It is no surprise to see new names joining us and also elsewhere in Gloucester at this time. Gloucester’s regeneration is gathering apace, and this is a real show of confidence in the Food Dock and the city.”