April is a month of abundance at Borough Market. Pungent wild garlic, snappy green asparagus, soft cheeses and piles of foraged mushrooms arrive to lift our winter-worn spirits and match our growing appetite for lighter, brighter meals.

"Food and drink don’t exist in a vacuum. Every ingredient carries a story of land, people, culture and care." Mallika Basu writes on how getting closer to the source of our food can create positive change in a complex, globalised system 

Wild garlic season has arrived 🌱 That sure sign that the worst of winter is behind us... Find out how to make the most of those pungent green leaves. 

Morel season is here 🍄‍🟫 We asked Millie Tsukagoshi Lagares to share three ways to make the most of these spring mushrooms.

Not a day goes by at Borough Market when women aren’t at the heart of everything we do. But that doesn’t mean we can’t take a moment to celebrate their immense contribution. Happy International Women's Day. #IWD2026

The sun is shining, and spring is in the air ☀️ March bridges the gap between the last chilly weeks of winter and the promise of spring produce and sunshine.

We’re so proud of our trader Usman, founder of Date Sultan, who responded to hate with dignity and generosity.  Borough Market is, and always will be, a place for everyone. A place where London’s diversity is something we celebrate. Be more Usman 💚

The simple act of sitting side by side, folding dumplings, is customary at Lunar New Year. A simple tradition, yet a powerful symbol of togetherness 🥟 These hand-folded lamb dumplings, from the founder of BAO, are perfect for the celebrations 🎆

Love is in the air here at the Market 🌹🏹❤️ Many of our stalls are run by couples whose relationships extend through life as well as work. For Valentine's Day, we've asked some of them to share with us their love stories and life lessons. https://boroughmarket.org.uk/market-blog/?bo_s=labours+of+love

The latest episode of Borough Talks is available now, with @brindisa_monika discussing her passion for Spanish cuisine. Available now on Apple and Spotify 🎙️

As February progresses the winter chills start to soften. And with the gradual lengthening of the days, the first signs of spring murmur beneath the earth. If you're visting this month, here are a few traders you'd be wise to try.

Fat is flavour!  The new episode of Borough Talks features Monika Linton of Brindisa. Available now 🎙️ https://boroughmarket.org.uk/podcast/the-rich-tapestry-of-spanish-cuisine/

Thea Wunderer, founder of Alpine Deli, joins us on the latest episode of Borough Talks. Hear her chat with Giulia Crouch discussing the unique food of one of Italy’s lesser-known regions 🏔️ 🇮🇹 Listen now 🔗

The School Food Matters soup sale returns tomorrow 🍲 Join us from midday for nourishing, homemade soups made by local schools, all raising money for our partners at Plan Zheroes. Come down and get a bowl 💛

Italian food. But not as you know it 🇮🇹 Thea from Alpine Deli joins us on the new episode of Borough Talks. Available now 🎙️ https://boroughmarket.org.uk/podcast/the-unique-food-of-south-tyrol/

Q: How do you change the food system?  A: By delivering on flavour 🧀 Get the new epsiode of Borough Talks, with Neal's Yard Dairy, now: https://boroughmarket.org.uk/podcast/the-fragile-beauty-of-british-cheese/

Are some cheeses at risk of extinction? 🧀 On Borough Talks we discuss the magic of British farmhouse cheese, and its worrying vulnerability. New episode with Neal's Yard Dairy available now 🎙️ 🔗

How would you feel if your favourite restaurant closed? 🤔 On Borough Talks, Elliot Hashtroudi, head chef at Camille, talks about the challenges facing hospitality today. Get the latest episode wherever you get your podcasts 🎙️

In the new episode of Borough Talks, Giulia Crouch chats with Elliot Hashtroudi on all things offal, his love for regional French cooking, and how the shifting seasons inspire creativity in the kitchen. Listen now: https://boroughmarket.org.uk/podcast/french-regions-british-seasons/

Jenki are at the forefront of matcha’s rising popularity in London. But it hasn’t always been that way 🍵 Find out more about Jenki's origin story on the latest episode of Borough Talks.

After the excitement and indulgence of December, January plays out at a more sedate pace. Here are our traders of the month, if you’re visiting us this January.

The magic of matcha, with Claudia Boyer from Jenki 🍵 The first episode from the new season of Borough Talks is available out now. Listen wherever you get your podcasts🎙️

Borough Talks is back 🎙️ This winter, host Giulia Crouch chats with some of the chefs and traders shaping this Market. Episode one, with Jenki co-founder Claudia Boyer, is live now, with new episodes landing every Thursday. Follow Borough Talks wherever you get your podcasts.

We’re back 💚  The Market is open again, and our traders are ready to welcome you into the New Year.   Here’s to another year of outstanding food and drink.

And just like that, 2025 at Borough Market is complete. A big thank you to everyone that's stepped through these gates over the past year.  Our traders will now take a well-deserved break over the New Year, but we'll back with you on Saturday 3 January. See you in 2026.

We're back open from 10am today, as we begin the final stretch of 2025.  Sunday 28th: 10am - 4pm Monday 29th: 10am - 5pm Tuesdsay 30th: 10am - 5pm New Year's Eve: 10am - 3pm

That’s us signing off for Christmas 🎄 Thank you to everyone who’s shopped, cooked, queued, tasted and celebrated with us this year. And to our traders who’ve worked tirelessly through the festive rush.  Wishing you a peaceful Christmas. We’ll be back with you on Sunday 28 December.

Christmas. We've got you covered 🎄 We've pulled together a collection of festive recipes from Borough Market, from turkey and trimmings to show-stopping snacks. Find everything you need for the season on our site: https://shorturl.at/uxnVv

Hummus is a staple across the Middle East, but store-bought varieties often disappoint when compared to the real thing. There are countless tips out there for making your homemade hummus extra special. So we asked Mark, co-founder of Shuk, for his.

Christmas isn’t the time for bland imitations 🧀 Our cheesemongers can help turn your festive board into a celebration of flavour, craft and tradition.

Is social media transforming our relationship with food for the better? Food writer Kitty Coles looks at how the algorithm is changing the way we discover, cook and connect through food.

A month for feasting and festivities, for gifting and indulgence. Here are some places to stop by, if you’re visiting this month ❄️

Is a 1,000-year heritage a blessing or a curse? Our resident writer and historian Mark Riddaway dives into this question, exploring what it means to carry all that food culture into the modern day.

It’s back. An Evening of Cheese 🧀 Our annual cheese extravaganza returns on Wednesday 10 December. RSVP: boroughmarket.org.uk/cheese

With the nights drawing in, November sees autumn reach its peak 🍂 Here are some tips, if you’re visiting us this month.

An amazing lunch made almost entirely from store cupboard ingredients: Turkish sumac from Spice Mountain, red pepper jelly from Pimento Hill, and tins of beautiful Santa Catarina tuna from The Tinned Fish Market

These fluffy pork meatballs from Samin Nosrat are a certified autumn warmer 🍂 Samin recently visited the Market to shop for produce and share how she chooses the very best ingredients. Watch the film via the link in the comments.

We recently paid a visit to Sitopia Farm in Greenwich 🥕🌱 At Sitopia, they grow using organic, regenerative methods: nourishing soil, restoring biodiversity, and showing what local food can be in a city like ours.

Cooking with game can feel a little daunting, but with a good butcher at your side there’s nothing to be afraid of. This comforting partridge dish a surprisingly simple way for the game-curious to lean into something new.

The hour I spend at Borough Market talking to the traders really makes my day. We’re social animals, and those moments of contact are so important.”

Autumn has arrived here at the Market 🍂 If you’re lucky enough to be visiting this month, here are some suggestions for who to visit.

Want to shop like a chef? 👩‍🍳 Samin Nosrat, acclaimed author of Salt Fat Acid Heat, recently stopped by to share how she shops for some of her staple ingredients. Watch the full video on YouTube. 

At Borough Market, our work not only serves visitors and traders, but locals and wider communities too. This cooking challenge saw more than 500 meals distributed to vulnerable people across our city. 

New arrivals at the Borough Market store ✨📚 The new cookbook from Padella is a thing of true beauty 🍝 And we’re so excited to dive into the new memoir from Mons cheesemonger Michael Finnerty 🧀 You’ll find both at the store alongside favourites from other traders and restaurants. Happy reading!

Oktoberfest is coming to the Market 🍻 From 20 September - 5 October German beer takes centre stage, with our resident beer-slingers Utobeer, and their sister pub The Rake, serving up a stellar line-up of specially imported festbiers. Prost! 🍺

With autumn around the corner, pumpkins and squashes are starting to appear here in the Market. So it’s good news that Romy Gill is on hand to help you utilise them. This simple pumpkin curry is aided by the sweet-sour lift of mango powder.

As summer dissolves into autumn, the market is overflowing with produce 🍅🌽 Stone fruits, courgettes and tomatoes are each nearing the end of their season, while British sweetcorn, pumpkins, and figs from further afield are arriving in abundance.

British sweetcorn is at its very best right now, and this recipe from Emily Gussin makes the most of it. A bowl of pure comfort to ease the shift from summer into autumn.

The seasons are changing here at the Market. As our appetites slowly pivot towards more robust, comforting, warming foods, we're here to help you make the best of what the new season offers 👇

Salsa, stories, and just a little bit of spice 🌶️ 👀 Joel from La Pepia is our guest for the final summer episode of Borough Talks. Here's a glimpse from behind the scenes to whet the appetite. Full episode available now.  https://boroughmarket.org.uk/podcast/the-rise-of-the-arepa/