Hickory’s Smokehouse to open in Peterborough next year creating 100 jobs

The Southern-style BBQ restaurant and neighbourhood bar specialist is to move into the Mulberry Tree Farm outlet in Kempley Close, Hampton.

The move will take place next spring with the current Mulberry Tree Farm closing its doors in March next year.

A spokesperson for Hickory’s Smokehouse said that the team at Mulberry had been already told of the proposed changes.

The new Hickory’s Smokehouse will be the first in Cambridgeshire.

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’re over the moon to finally be planning our first smokehouse in the town and our first in the wonderful county of Cambridgeshire.

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

"We can’t wait to become part of the local community for many years to come.

He added: “Across all our restaurants we love working with schools, charities, grassroots sports teams and community groups - and Peterborough will be no different.”

Hickory’s says it is planning a significant investment in the new smokehouse and neighbourhood bar.

It plans to start soon actively recruiting for chefs, servers, bartenders and managers, while also supporting current team members.

Recruitment is under way for a General Manager with a salary package advertised at up to £51,000 per year.

A spokesperson said: “The team are now busy putting the final touches to their plans and can’t wait to share more details early next year.”