Our Story

The Fold was created by Mark and Shauna Froydenlund—chefs, partners, and parents—who bring years of experience at the highest level of professional cooking to a new kind of food space in Shauna’s hometown of Derry.

After over a decade working in some of London’s top kitchens, including their time as Chef Patrons at the Michelin-starred Marcus at The Berkeley, the pair returned home to open a place of their own. A place that values quality over fuss, craft over trends, and people above all.  

At The Fold, Mark and Shauna combine the standards and precision of their Michelin training with a more relaxed, approachable style. Each part of the venue—bakehouse, supper club, and food yard—offers something different, but all are shaped by the same values: integrity in what we do, value in what we offer, and respect for food, our guests, and each other. 

The result is a confident, creative, and welcoming space—where locals, visitors, friends, and first-timers are all invited to enjoy good food, done properly.