Urban Growing Spaces from London join forces at The Covent Garden Real Food Market

In further evidence of Covent Garden's commitment to providing quality, fresh produce to Londoners and visitors to the area, The Covent Garden Real Food Market will host an exclusive stall in conjunction with Capital Growth/Sustain, which will see the finest Urban Growing Spaces from London join forces for the first time.

On Thursday 24th September, visitors to the market will be able enjoy premium hand-selected produce, including parsnips, aubergines, rhubarb, chillies, pumpkins and more from various London Urban Growing Spaces, including the Cranbrook Community Food Gardens in Tower Hamlets, The May Project in Merton and the Olden Garden Community Project in Islington.

The Covent Garden Real Food Market, now firmly established as a top, weekly foodie stop-off for Londoners, has recently announced an extended tenure on the Piazza, to run throughout the year from springtime through to Christmas.  From 8th- 11th October, The Covent Garden Real Food Market will celebrate Covent Garden's role as the epicenter of the London Restaurant Festival. With four very special guest stalls hosted by some of London's top chefs and suppliers, as well as the usual contingent of delicious, seasonal fare from artisan traders, visitors to The Covent Garden Real Food Market can expect to receive a dose of whatever is top of London's food agenda that week.

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CONTACT: Georgina Edwards, 020 3047 4057 /077455 38 533, georgina_edwards@jcpr.com

 

Notes to Editors

The Covent Garden Real Food Market Times:
Every Thursday until November 12th 12.00pm – 7.30pm
Every Thursday and Friday from 12th November until December 18th 12.00pm – 9.00pm on Thursdays and 12.00pm – 7.30pm on Fridays
Every Thursday from April times TBC
**Times may vary, please check the website for updates nearer to your visit

Please visit the website for more details: www.coventgardenlondonuk.com or call 020 3047 2555

Food Market Details:
*There are over 32 stalls. Traders include: SJ Frederick & Sons, Mon's Cheese, Neal's Yard Dairy, Ham & Cheese Company, Flourstation, Sugar Grain, Crumbs & Doilies, L Booth, The Spore Boys, Arabica Food & Spice Company, Gujarati Rasoi, Shell Seekers, Alba Ice-cream and Pie Minister

About Covent Garden London:
Synonymous with performance, entertainment and art, Covent Garden offers visitors a unique retail experience, set against a backdrop of world class culture and entertainment and has become a renowned shopping and cultural destination, attracting over 43 million visitors per year.

As the only pedestrianised shopping location in the heart of the West End, Covent Garden plays host to an ongoing programme of events, playing host to an exciting mix of artists and performers. With events like the Covent Garden Real Food Market, the only market in Central London offering quality produce that visitors can buy to eat at the market or take home, and Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden, the emerging talent fashion show spearheaded by Colin MacDowell, which takes place in Covent Garden, Covent Garden continues to attract an influx of Londoners and tourists alike.

From independent stores to high street retailers, Covent Garden is home to some of the most exiting shops in the West End. With quality brands such as Paul Smith, Nicole Farhi and Original Penguin's only UK store, to bespoke jewellery boutiques such as Kabiri and Carat and a wide selection of restaurants and cafes, including Chez Gerard, Candy Cakes and Crème de la Crepe.

About Capital Growth:
Capital Growth is creating 2,012 new food growing spaces in London by 2012. The scheme is managed by London Food Link with support and funding by the Mayor of London and London Food Board.  For more information go to https://www.capitalgrowth.org/