Covent Garden Stages the Capitals First Ever Night Market
Covent Garden will return to its roots as the original larder of London this August when the iconic location hosts the first ever night market in the city. Londoners can stop for an alfresco bite in the atmospheric surroundings of hops and hay bails or pick up some quality fare on their way home for the weekend.
Bringing together the best of London’s food markets - traders from Borough to Broadway, Exmouth to Islington will set their stalls out alongside premium food producers never before available in the Capital.
This is the ultimate foodie experience, visitors to the market can choose delicacies from over 35 different stalls each evening of the Night Markets; from the much loved Neal’s Yard, Spore Boys, Chocstar, Gourmet Candy Company and Simply Ice Cream to Skye Gyngell’s favourite – The Ginger Pig, Violet Cakes and Brindisa and newcomers who have never traded before in London Duchy Oysters - Covent Garden is still the only place in London where 1000 people can dine alfresco style.
The revival of London’s most famous food market has attracted the best purveyors in the UK. Bev Churchill, Brand Director of Covent Garden sums up the inspiration behind the idea “Covent Garden Market was the original home of quality and variety of produce. To bring a food market of this calibre back to Covent Garden feels natural for the environment and location. Hosting London’s first ever night market means that we get to make history at the same time”
An innovative programme of contemporary live performance will bring each evening to life. The hottest Hoe Down group this side of Texas - “Cut A Shine” promise roaring, thigh-slapping, pavement-stomping fun and high tempo, gusty performances of live music from other lively acts.
Covent Garden Night Markets run from 5.00pm to 10.00pm every Thursday night in August beginning on 2 August 2007 and all retail outlets in Covent Garden Market will be open until 10.00pm to be part of this great event.
Covent Garden Market remains one of the world’s most famous. Visitors and locals will have the opportunity to unwind in the historic surroundings and savour the flavours of freshly prepared dishes in premium picnic style. Alternatively customers can pick up quality items such as hearty Spanish hams, ‘just caught’ fish, fruit, vegetables and flowers or freshly made breads from the local bakers to enjoy at home.
Trading dates are:
2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th August 2007
Location: Covent Garden, WC2
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by Damian Thomas The night market was so much fun and the organisers are planning to another one for the 12 days of Christmas.
Make sure you check out Violet’s delicious cupcakes and mince pies and check out Violet at: www.violetcakes.com
by Ghenghis Hong Ca Phe Vietnam, the UK’s only Vietnamese coffee specialist
will be at the Covent Garden Night Market 2008 for the 2nd year running.
They offer traditional Vietnamese teas, such as Lotus & Artichoke to drink & take home, as well as their fantastic high octane coffee - ethically sourced & imported by Ca Phe Vietnam.
Also the notorious WEASEL coffee or CA PHE CHON, where the beans have been digested & excreted prior to roasting will be available.
Rob & Tuyen whose Saigon Street Cafe is a great sucess at Broadway Market also play great Vietnamese pop music
The first night was really good -
highlights include Vietnamese ICED COFFEE
from Ca Phe VN, great oysters at Duchy Oysters, cakes from NUTMEG FROG.
come & check it out