Southern View: September 26, 2017
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SOUTHERN WESTERN NEWS VIEW Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi<br />
Tuesday <strong>September</strong> [Edition <strong>26</strong> datE] <strong>2017</strong> 29 13<br />
international trends<br />
reflected in centre’s food outlets<br />
The Hub Hornby has undergone significant developments and improvements<br />
over the last four years, with the aim of providing an exciting<br />
and diverse shopping experience for its customers.<br />
One of the key areas that is drawing people into the centre is its fully<br />
revamped food court, centre manager Jason Marsden says.<br />
“Customers are really enjoying the variety and quality of the food<br />
offering in our food court, as well as the more contemporary atmosphere,”<br />
Jason says.<br />
“International trends in food courts are changing what used to be quite<br />
boring places to eat, to becoming much more of an experience for<br />
customers, and that’s what we offer at The Hub,” he says.<br />
“Not only does our food court have a great variety of food, there is<br />
also a range of seating options. For example, we have the round tables<br />
for groups, and the leaners where people can stop for a quick bite and<br />
check their mobiles.”<br />
The acoustic ceiling tiles also enhance the environment by reducing<br />
noise and making it easier for people to have a conversation, Jason says.<br />
With a range of ethnic food, including popular Asian cuisines such as<br />
Indian, Chinese and Japanese, complemented by tasty café-style foods,<br />
there is plenty for customers to choose from in the food court.<br />
But that’s not all. The Hub has several other cafés and food outlets<br />
located amongst the retail businesses, and here again the environment<br />
and food quality has gone up several notches, Jason says.<br />
“The cafés have become more restaurant-style, with blackboard menus<br />
being offered as well as the traditional cabinet food, and again this is in<br />
line with international trends.”<br />
The rooftop car park at The Hub has also enhanced the shopping<br />
experience for customers, with easy access in and out.<br />
“Shoppers can drive straight up to the car park then take the lift<br />
directly down to the food court area,” Jason says.<br />
“Parent car parks right next to the entrance also make it easier for<br />
those with children to load their shopping and push chair straight into<br />
their car.”<br />
Food outlets<br />
at the hub<br />
Auntie Dai’s Dumplings<br />
Cheeky Sparrow Café<br />
Divine Cakes<br />
Esquires<br />
Great Wok<br />
Hungry Wok<br />
Ichiban<br />
Muffin Break<br />
Pepe’s Mexican Grill<br />
Pita Pit<br />
Roast Republic<br />
Robert Harris<br />
Shamiana<br />
Sushiland<br />
Tank Juice<br />
Teasme<br />
The Kebab Company<br />
Wendy’s Supa Sundaes
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