New Barrow deli Sangas by Knife and Sole opening date

Michael Russell and Gabriella Kiss-Russell set up their Broughton-based catering business last year and, after tasting success, are now branching out to expand their repertoire.

Read more about their journey to running a catering business here.

The new deli is opening on Roose Road (Image: Knife and Sole)

This latest addition to the food scene is a deli, offering everything from sausage rolls to crab salads.

The deli on Roose Road will open on Monday September 16.

Michael said: “I think we are experiencing a whole range of emotions right now.  We are so excited but nervous at the same time. We can't wait to finally see our vision come alive.”

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They will be selling a wide range of culinary delights including quiches, cakes, soups, pies and old fashioned deli sandwiches, full of glazed ham.

Sangas is looking to bring back the Reuben and offer hearty sandwiches stuffed with slow braised brisket or classic combinations like egg and cress, tuna and mayonnaise and more.

Michael has been working in a kitchen since he was 16 years old. (Image: Knife and Sole)

They will also be selling homemade chutneys, pickles and confectionery.

Michael revealed that they are already prepping for Christmas and will be doing seasonal chocolate barks, brittles, butters and honeycombs.

Once they are up and running, Michael and Gabi aim to start offering hot food and pop up evenings out of the shop, as well for takeaway burger nights.

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Having created Knife and Sole in April 2023 to offer freelance work, private dining, and catering, the couple have now found a permanent home to cook up a storm.

The couple plan to carry on offering their pop up evenings, which have proved popular events time and again.

The couple offer private catering and put together impressive sharing boards (Image: Knife and Sole)

They often host themed nights at The Clock Tower in Millom as well as The Commercial at Kirkby-in-Furness and have recently made an appearance at the newly reopened pub, The General Burgoyne in Great Urswick.

Michael said: “I think we are as ready as we are going to be. We are just putting our final little touches to everything.

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“Of course it's always a learning curve and we will have to adapt, but Gabi and I have been doing this for a while and I think we have cracked it!

Knife and Sole often appears at events and summer shows (Image: Knife and Sole)

 “We really hope people will like the shop. We have put a lot of effort and love into everything and we want to carry on the quality from our outside catering into our shop and hopefully bring something special to Barrow!”