Work has begun to create the first Hickory’s Smokehouse in Peterborough.

Around 100 jobs are expected to be created when the Southern-style BBQ restaurant moves into the building formerly occupied by the Mulberry Tree Farm on Kempley Close in Hampton.

The pub closed its doors for the final time on February 28.

Work has now begun on concerting the building with the signs removed and the building being fenced off.

The site of the new Hickory's Smokehouse in Hampton.

placeholder image — The site of the new Hickory's Smokehouse in Hampton.

The opening date of the smokehouse has not yet been announced but its expected to be in the spring.

Jobs are now being advertised for a number of roles including General Manager Designate, Senior Sous Chef, Sous Chef as well as a Senior Shift Leader.

John Welsh, Hickory’s managing director, said: “We are so excited to be heading to Peterborough - it’s an area that’s been on our wish list for a while now.

“We’ll be spending plenty of time getting to know the area and our ambition is to create something really special."