Company registration number 14396459 (England and Wales)
THE FOOD HALL COMPANY - MEDIA CITY LTD
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
THE FOOD HALL COMPANY - MEDIA CITY LTD
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Statement of changes in equity
3
Notes to the financial statements
4 - 12
THE FOOD HALL COMPANY - MEDIA CITY LTD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 MARCH 2026
31 March 2026
- 1 -
2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
821,135
883,849
Current assets
Stocks
13,639
13,469
Debtors
4
1,947,902
688,293
Cash at bank and in hand
384,833
562,332
2,346,374
1,264,094
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
5
(1,999,761)
(1,339,986)
Net current assets/(liabilities)
346,613
(75,892)
Total assets less current liabilities
1,167,748
807,957
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
6
(849,266)
(929,694)
Provisions for liabilities
7
(34,336)
(13,000)
Net assets/(liabilities)
284,146
(134,737)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
9
2
2
Profit and loss reserves
284,144
(134,739)
Total equity
284,146
(134,737)
THE FOOD HALL COMPANY - MEDIA CITY LTD
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 MARCH 2026
31 March 2026
- 2 -

For the financial year ended 31 March 2026 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 28 September 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr MW Bigland
Director
Company registration number 14396459 (England and Wales)
THE FOOD HALL COMPANY - MEDIA CITY LTD
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 3 -
Share capital
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Notes
£
£
£
Balance at 1 April 2024
2
24,015
24,017
Year ended 31 March 2025:
Loss and total comprehensive income
-
(158,754)
(158,754)
Balance at 31 March 2025
2
(134,739)
(134,737)
Year ended 31 March 2026:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
743,883
743,883
Dividends
-
(325,000)
(325,000)
Balance at 31 March 2026
2
284,144
284,146
THE FOOD HALL COMPANY - MEDIA CITY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 4 -
1
Accounting policies
Company information

The Food Hall Company - Media City Ltd is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is The Milestone, 84 Green Lane, Sheffield, S3 8SE.

1.1
Basis of preparation

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Going concern

The company’s forecasts and projections, taking into account reasonable fluctuations in trading performance, show that the company should be able to operate within the level of its current facilities. After making enquiries, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.true

 

Accordingly, the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

1.3
Revenue

The Company operates a food hall which has the ultimate sale of food and drink to customers. The sales take place at a single integrated site whereby a customer may have multiple points of contact and transactions. This takes the form of three distinct components:

1. Direct to customer sales. This typically represents drinks sales, and comes from bars operated by the Company thus are transacted by the Company. Revenue is recognised at the point of purchase by the customer, and both revenue and costs are recognised as principal.

2. Intermediary sales. The food hall includes a significant number of third party providers who provide goods directly to customers, but are based at the premises. The intermediaries use the systems and infrastructure provided by the Company, and are reliant on the Company to bring customers to the site, but each intermediary is responsible for the sourcing of ingredients, maintenance of their premises, and own administrative services. The Company is responsible for general maintenance of the premises. Because of the split of services, the Company recognises this income on the agent basis, meaning only the proportion of commission charged to the intermediaries is recognised as income, as opposed to the total value of food sales.

3. Transaction processing. The facilities provided by the company include order processing and payment equipment. The company contracts with the vendors and suppliers as principal so recognises these charges in turnover when the transactions occur.

4. Event and similar sales. Where the food hall is rented for special events, income from this is recognised on the day of the event taking place, and is recognised as principal. Any amounts invoiced in advance of the event taking place are recognised as deferred revenue.

For intermediary sales, the Company is responsible for collection of total revenues from customers, which are then paid to the intermediaries within a few days. Amounts held on account for those companies are recognised within other creditors until paid.

The Company is not party to any financing agreements on its revenues.

THE FOOD HALL COMPANY - MEDIA CITY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 5 -
1.4
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Leasehold improvements
Straight line over the length of the lease
Plant and equipment
20% straight line
Fixtures and fittings
20% straight line
Computers
25% straight line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.

1.5
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted. If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

1.6
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.

 

Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of cost and replacement cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.

At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.

THE FOOD HALL COMPANY - MEDIA CITY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 6 -
1.7
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.8
Financial instruments

The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

 

Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Classification of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

 

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

1.9
Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.

1.10
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

THE FOOD HALL COMPANY - MEDIA CITY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 7 -
Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.

1.11
Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the company has a legal or constructive present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that the company will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

 

The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the reporting end date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation is recognised at present value. When a provision is measured at present value, the unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period in which it arises.

1.12
Employee benefits

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.

 

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

 

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.13
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.14
Leases
As lessee

Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased asset are consumed.

THE FOOD HALL COMPANY - MEDIA CITY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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2
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:

2026
2025
Number
Number
Total
50
50
3
Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold improvements
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2025
772,219
199,356
58,255
1,369
1,031,199
Additions
27,187
12,676
2,793
875
43,531
At 31 March 2026
799,406
212,032
61,048
2,244
1,074,730
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2025
80,207
56,801
10,085
257
147,350
Depreciation charged in the year
52,727
41,092
11,982
444
106,245
At 31 March 2026
132,934
97,893
22,067
701
253,595
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2026
666,472
114,139
38,981
1,543
821,135
At 31 March 2025
692,012
142,555
48,170
1,112
883,849
4
Debtors
2026
2025
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
14,413
14,788
Corporation tax recoverable
22,868
22,868
Amounts owed by group undertakings
1,865,827
-
0
Other debtors
7,242
614,965
Prepayments and accrued income
37,552
35,672
1,947,902
688,293

No interest is charged on group loans and no repayment terms have been set.

THE FOOD HALL COMPANY - MEDIA CITY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 9 -
5
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2026
2025
£
£
Trade creditors
315,386
99,922
Corporation tax
391,816
215,872
Other taxation and social security
427,660
104,868
Deferred income
-
0
36,228
Other creditors
120,074
277,413
Accruals
744,825
605,683
1,999,761
1,339,986
6
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2026
2025
£
£
Accruals and deferred income
849,266
929,694
7
Provisions for liabilities
2026
2025
£
£
Restoration provision
19,336
-
Deferred tax liabilities
8
15,000
13,000
34,336
13,000
Movements on provisions apart from deferred tax liabilities:
Restoration provision
£
Additional provisions in the year
19,336

The company’s lease commits it to removing leasehold improvement works at the of the lease. The cost of these is restoration works is estimated and discounted to net present value at the group’s incremental borrowing rate of 7.49%. Interest is charged each year.

 

The cost is added to the cost of the related leasehold improvement assets and depreciated over the length of the lease.

 

The provision will be used, if the leases are not renewed and the landlord exercises their right to removal, at the end of the lease in 2038.

THE FOOD HALL COMPANY - MEDIA CITY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 10 -
8
Deferred taxation

The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the company:

Liabilities
Liabilities
2026
2025
Balances:
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
16,000
13,000
Short term timing differences
(1,000)
-
15,000
13,000
2026
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 April 2025
13,000
Charge to profit or loss
2,000
Liability at 31 March 2026
15,000

The deferred tax liability set out above is expected to reverse over the useful life of the fixed assets and relates to capital allowances in advance of depreciation charges.

9
Called up share capital
2026
2025
2026
2025
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary of £1 each
2
2
2
2
10
Operating lease commitments
As lessee

At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:

2026
2025
£
£
Total commitments
2,860,000
3,100,000
11
Parent company

Until 19 December 2025, the company was controlled by the directors as the company's only shareholders.

On 19 December 2025 the company became part of the group of companies headed by Blend Family Limited (“BFL”). BFL was under the same ownership as the company immediately prior to, and after, this acquisition.

THE FOOD HALL COMPANY - MEDIA CITY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 11 -
12
Directors' transactions

Dividends totalling £325,000 (2025 - £0) were paid to directors in the year.

Advances
% Rate
Opening balance
Amounts advanced
Interest charged
Amounts repaid
Closing balance
£
£
£
£
£
Advance
3.75
189,518
8,822
5,187
(198,045)
5,482
189,518
8,822
5,187
(198,045)
5,482
13
Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties

During the year the company entered into the following transactions with related parties:

Purchases
Purchases
2026
2025
£
£
Other related parties
4,580
339,390
2026
2025
Amounts due to related parties
£
£
Other related parties
-
33,598

The following amounts were outstanding at the reporting end date:

2026
2026
2026
Balance
Provision
Net
Amounts due from related parties
£
£
£
Other related parties
810,948
810,948
-
2025
2025
2025
Balance
Provision
Net
Amounts due in previous period
£
£
£
Other related parties
1,249,166
817,719
431,447
THE FOOD HALL COMPANY - MEDIA CITY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
13
Related party transactions
(Continued)
- 12 -

The following amounts were recognised as an expense in the period in respect of bad and doubtful debts due from related parties:

2026
2025
£
£
Other related parties
(6,771)
817,719
Other information

Under paragraph 33.1A the company is not required to disclose transactions with wholly-owned members of a group of which it is also a wholly-owned member.

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