Saluhall

In collaboration with Ingka Centres and KERB, Saluhall is an ambitious, plant-forward project in San Francisco, USA. Opened in April 2024 at Ingka Centres’ meeting place on 945 Market Street, San Francisco, the site hosts multiple local vendors across two floors of 2.500 sq m (23.000 sq ft) with a spread of in-house food offers and three bars featuring local craft beer and wine. Saluhall aims for 80% plant-based offer coming from an exciting selection of local food and drink producers & traders. A destination for people to meet, relax, play and try new things. Saluhall is a celebration of Scandinavian food principles that nourish both body and soul. Embracing the ethos of a progressive city, Saluhall is more than a food hall, it is a community, a meeting and eating place that unites local vendors and inspires conscious food choices Saluhall is a new kind of food hall an exciting place to eat, drink and explore in the heart of San Francisco. Showcasing five Bay Area restaurateurs, an in-house bakery, burger bar, soft serve shack, three bars and, for those who dream of stepping to the other side of the pass, a unique, community-focused cooking school to inspire the next great bakery aficionados of the future. Saluhall originates as a Swedish brand, opening for the first time in the USA, with a very regional Californian, multicultural group of chefs and food makers. More than a food hall, Saluhall is a culinary destination, a crossroads of eclectic food experiences, with a variety of perspectives on plant-forward and more sustainable food options and this mix of cultures and perspectives create an inclusive, open and warm atmosphere. Saluhall aims to transform the traditional food hall experience and is rooted in a dedication to: ● Spotlighting local food, drink and people ● Broadening the platform for global thought leadership on ingredient sustainable sourcing and cooking education ● An ambitious commitment to offering more exposure and opportunities for a plant-forward way of life for many people The Saluhall Cookery Skola is a cooking school in the heart of the vibrant food hall. The school is a warm and inviting community space that celebrates the diverse flavours and food cultures of Nordic heritage and the San Francisco Bay Area. By understanding where food comes from, cooks not only gain a deeper appreciation for the agricultural processes but also sow the seeds of greater awareness. Being conscious of the origin of food and mastering culinary skills helps all to understand the importance of food in a social context empowering better informed and meaningful food choices. Saluhall works to hire hyper-locally from the Mid-Market District & through the City of San Francisco's Office of Economic & Workforce Development (OEWD) program for disadvantaged populations. Saluhall have hired 8 new team members via the OEWD. An 19 additional staff were were recruited for the opening, with a total of 27 when Saluhall opened in April. In total about 1/2 of staff will be recruited via this programme.