Rain, rain, go away.

Traditionally the month of May brings the sunshine and not the showers. Someone should tell it! We still have a lot of rain in the forecasts and farmers in parts of the country are struggling to harvest waterlogged fields.

No shortage of fresh veg at the markets though from crisp greens and radishes to sweet spring onions and asparagus. Be sure to get your hands on some new season strawberries as they start to make an appearance - there's nothing quite like their unbeatable flavour and aroma.

In season in May

Asparagus, beetroot, broad beans, broccoli, celery, cauliflower, carrots, celeriac, chard, claytonia, endive, fennel, garlic, Jerusalem Artichokes, kale, land cress, lettuce, leeks, pak choi, potatoes, purple sprouting broccoli, apples, pears, red & white, cabbage, rhubarb, watercress, radishes, sorrel, spinach, spring onions, strawberries, turnips, Tuscan kale, winter squash. Venison, rabbit, pigeon, wild boar.

Win a Hamper Competition

Win a bank holiday banquet hamper.

As part of our continued 25 years of LFM celebrations this month we are giving away two delightful BANK HOLIDAY BANQUET hampers.

The prizes will be over-flowing with fresh farmers market goodies to ensure a trip to foodie heaven this coming May bank holiday. We will include baked sweet treats, seasonal fruit & veg, fine cheese and meats and something refreshing to wash it all down!

Head to our Instagram page where details of the draw have been posted. The competition will close midnight Wednesday 22nd May 2024. UK entries only and winner must be able to collect their prize from one of our London Farmers Markets.

Ealing:

New to Ealing is A Good Egg on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays with their delicious scotch eggs.

K&L Renovations, don't be fooled by the name, Lorenc is a forager as well as a builder and he is now bringing fresh foraged produce to Ealing every week.

The Fine Jamaican Sauce Co will be at market on the 3rd Saturday of each month with their stunningly good sauces, pickles and marinades.

Islington:

Please welcome two new stalls to Islington.

In 2020 Angus and Charlotte founded Sea Sisters and became the first people to manufacture canned fish in England since the 1940s. They preserve the finest, sustainably sourced British fish and seafood in season, so it can be stored in your cupboards and pantries to be enjoyed at any time.

Charmaine West of The Fine Jamaican Sauce Co makes marinades, pickles and cooking sauces with a distinctly Jamaican flavour. These delicious sauces are made in small batches with care and attention.

Marylebone:

Please welcome A Good Egg, with their delicious scotch eggs and The Fine Jamaican Sauce Co to Marylebone.

Notting Hill:

A big thank you to all those customers who signed the letters of support for our planning application on Saturday, it was really very encouraging to see so many. Thank you also to those who went on line to voice their support.

Swiss Cottage:

Harry Froud of Kitchen of the Woods focuses on the quality of his product. His mushrooms are picked the day before they are brought to market each week.

Twickenham:

Sweet Nothing Cakes had their first outing to Twicenham this month. Ewa Shah has developed a range of cakes that are both low in sugar and in carbohydrates. With Sweet Nothing Cakes, Ewa brings the joy of sweet things to people who have to watch their intake of carbs and sugar and the growing number of people who choose to. We hope to see her regularly at market soon.

West Hampstead:

We are pleased that Chegworth Valley have taken up a weekly place at West Hampstead and look out for Charmaine West of The Fine Jamaican Sauce Co attending on the 4th Saturday each month. Charmaine makes marinades, pickles and cooking sauces with a distinctly Jamaican flavour. These delicious sauces are made in small batches with care and attention.