Real Food Festival – Supporting independent food producers since 2007

Celebrating Real Food

We create events that celebrate Real Food, champion the work of artisan producers and support independent food and craft businesses.

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Yes, we are back open this weekend for al fresco f

Yes, we are back open this weekend for al fresco food and craft @boulevard_mrkt ! And how much have you missed these plump, pillows of pure joy from @st.john.restaurant ??
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We know we have, and can’t wait to get back in front of their counter, laden with an abundance of delights, delivered fresh from their bakery in Bermondsey. There is everything from buttery pastries for late-morning sustenance, super-stuffed doughnuts, Eccles cakes (another dearly missed friend!), brownies and of course those essential, springy sourdoughs.

Snap by @harrietlangford
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#realfood #realbread #doughnuts #sourdough #food #bakery #baking #baker #artisanbread #sourdough #breadmaking #breadlover #localmarket #patries #ecclescakes #brownies

BIG NEWS….. from next Friday (16th April), we ar

BIG NEWS….. from next Friday (16th April), we are finally opening up both @canopy_market and @boulevard_mrkt !!
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It's been a long time coming and we hope that this really is the first step towards more normal times. We are lucky enough to be in a safe space (open air and well-ventilated) so if you can, make sure you join us in King’s Cross or Islington and help support all the small independent businesses who rely on markets.

We can’t wait to be up and running again and welcome you back!⁠
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And we have some serious treats lined up for you too, with some exciting new traders joining your favorites... ⁠
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We all need a bit of comfort right now, and @riceguys will be opening up the hatch of their food truck to serve their famous Chinese comfort food. Orderly, 2m spaced queue please.⁠
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At Canopy Market, for those looking for a fresh, sustainable and delicious taste of the ocean, then you can't get better than oysters from the British Isles, shucked to order by @rocksoysters and we are very excited about their deep fried oyster bun creation too. Brexit is making things pretty darn hard for our seafood industry right now as they are struggling to get access to the European markets (the lion's share of their customers), so think of it as another 'eat out to help out' scenario; help support our sea food producers by gorging on as many delicious oysters as you think reasonable... as if you really needed another excuse!⁠
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And possibly the ultimate in comfort food - releasing all that lovely serotonin and dopamine - chocolate will be provided by @tosierchocolate, chocolate-makers of single origin, bean-to-bar chocolate, all carefully sourced and handmade in the UK. This isn't just chocolate, this is craft chocolate.⁠
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In Islington @boulevard_mrkt we have all the fresh fruit and veg, artisan bread, farmhouse cheeses, cured meat, street food and handmade crafts for your outdoor, well-ventilated shopping experience.⁠
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And with Spring comes plenty of fresh, new seasonal fruit and veg (move over root vegetables, hello spring greens!) and @turnipsborough will also be juicing fresh drinks on the market.⁠

You know where to be.

@canopy_market
@boulevard_mrkt

This is your Christmas shopping weekend people!

This is your Christmas shopping weekend people!

Along with our all our regular traders @canopy_market we also have @craftyfoxmarket with us under the canopy this weekend, and with them, some of the most talented craft traders, artists and designer makers. They’re here until Sunday, making this the ultimate place to shop for those original handmade gifts you can’t find anywhere else.

We’ve also got a full festive market - serving you everything from hot street food, more-ish mulled wine and enough cheese to see you through to the new year!

See you under the canopy!🎄

Two weeks till Christmas, and the last two weekend

Two weeks till Christmas, and the last two weekends of Boulevard Market; the Christmas edition is at @islingtonsq with everything you need for Christmas (yes, including @st.john.restaurant mince pies... while stocks last!)

Friday - Sunday (11-13 + 18-20 Dec.)

CHRISTMAS UNDER THE CANOPY is coming!! . . This ye

CHRISTMAS UNDER THE CANOPY is coming!!
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This year we are collaborating with some brilliant partners for a series of special events @canopy_market. Alongside our regular traders we are bringing you the ultimate shopping destination for great food and original, handmade gifts.

4 – 6 December @greenrooms_market
11-13 December @craftyfoxmarket
18-20 December, the final shopping weekend before Christmas Food Craft Street Food Hot Drinks

See you under the canopy!

It’s the weekend and it’s starting to feel lik

It’s the weekend and it’s starting to feel like Christmas @canopy_market
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Come shop with our fantastic traders under the canopy and beneath our twinkling star lights 🌟🌟✨✨ 🎄 🎄 ✨ ✨ 🌟 🌟
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FRIDAY: 11am – 8pm
SATURDAY 11am – 6pm
SUNDAY 12pm – 6pm
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We also have some exciting Christmas plans lined up for you with some special collaborations. Watch this space.....!

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#realfood #christmasmarket #kingscross #canopymarket #realfoodmarket #londonmarkets #streetfood #christmasgifts

Markets are the original supermarkets, and we supp

Markets are the original supermarkets, and we support the NMTF @marketsmatter campaign calling on the Government to give markets parity with supermarkets in terms of the supply of essential and non-essential goods during this period of national lockdown. Markets are at the heart of our communities and are a vital asset to local economies. Join the campaign and sign the petition.
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#keepmarketsopen #keepmarketsalive #marketsmatter #essentialretail #originalsupermarket #saferthansupermarkets #mymarket

Following the latest government announcement of a

Following the latest government announcement of a lockdown on 15th November we will be keeping the Real Food Market and Canopy Market @canopy_market open for your essential weekly food shop & street food takeaway options. Please help support the traders and keep the markets open during this challenging time, but please respect the rules.

>Maintain social distancing
>Don’t hang around. Please shop and go. It’s not ideal, but it's the only way to keep the market open and safe.
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#keepmarketsopen #keepmarketsalive #marketsmatter #essentialretail #originalsupermarket #saferthansupermarkets #mymarket

All hail the LBP Kouign Amann! This exquisite past

All hail the LBP Kouign Amann! This exquisite pastry from Brittany delivers perfectly caramelised pools of liquid, buttery sugar, encased in layers and layers of flaky pastry; its name - from the Breton language - literally means cake (kouign) and butter (amann), and is one of the cult specials from @lbpedlar Come and get it while you can this weekend @canopy_market
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#realfood #pastry #kouignamann #croissant #artisanbakes #bakery #baker #artisan #baking #homemade #pastrylover #pastrychef #pastryart #flakypastry

We are open as usual in Islington this weekend @bo

We are open as usual in Islington this weekend @boulevard_mrkt. It has been great to start a new market that supports independent traders - particularly now - and provide something good to the local community. We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us so far; we already feel like part of the fabric of the neighbourhood and are super excited to keep developing the market into 2021!⁠
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We are also cooking up a Christmas plan, so watch this space for more info on how to get into the Christmas cheer on Islington Square!⁠
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#localmarket #localeconomy #independent #artisanfood #sustainable #local #yourboulevardmarket #boulevardmarket #islingtonsquare #marketstall #marketdays #craft #londonmarket #weekendmarket #saturdaymarket #farmersmarket #lovelondonmarkets #shoplocal #realfood #localcommunity #foodmarket⁠