Smoked n Loaded in St John's, Worcester opens this week

Smoked n Loaded, in St John's, officially opens its doors on Thursday, July 7 and owner Mark Cookson said the team from the restaurant could not be more excited to welcome in customers.

He said: "We are really excited to be opening Smoked n Loaded this week, giving people the chance to buy great smoked and BBQ food."

The menu consists of traditional favourites such as 18-hour smoked beef brisket seasoned in Smoked n Loaded's own spices for "flavour packed all round smokiness."

Other favourites include slow-smoked pork belly and racks of baby back ribs, and bbq chicken wings.

TASTY: Some of the food from Smoked n Loaded

Mr Cookson added: "At Smoked n Loaded, heat and meat is at the heart of our passion for Modern barbecue."

He claimed: "With our specially imported smoker from the U.S. we can create the tastiest, finger lickin’ smoked meats this side of the pond.

"Before cooking we massage our meat with our own secret blend of herbs and spices to give it the unique flavour only found at Smoked n Loaded.

"Also, for a great barbecue you are gonna need wood.

"We prefer Hickory and Cherry to give it a touch of sweetness."

In addition to barbecue, there are also American classics like southern fried buttermilk chicken and handmade burgers, smoking the meats for up to 48 hours at a time, with vegetarian options also included on the menu.

The restaurant is opening in what was Spice Cuisine, St John's and signs went up in the restaurant window in Bromyard Terrace advertising for new jobs.

READY: Inside Smoked n Loaded

The new business comes as a boost to St John's, with residents facing the closure of the Co-Op supermarket.

Gladman Retirement Living, under Adlington Retirement Living, plan to transform the supermarket building into a retirement village.

The company wants to use the site as the basis for a 24-bed retirement home, with Cllr Udall pushing for some retail element to be retained in the future.

Another new business came to St John's last month when Magbility, a disability equipment provider, move into what was Lloyd's Bank.