- Evening of Cheese event returns on Wednesday 11 December
- New festive series of hit podcast Borough Talks
- Perfect your festive feast with the Market’s seasonal guide
Cheese fans rejoice, on Wednesday 11 December from 6pm-9pm, Borough Market’s popular Evening of Cheese returns. The annual event led by the Market’s community of cheesemongers offers shoppers the chance to indulge in the highest quality cheeses from Britain, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and the Netherlands and explore accompanying wines, ciders, chutneys and more. Cheeselovers can take advantage of expert advice – and delicious tastings – on pairing recommendations and creating the perfect festive cheeseboard.
And from mid-November, the festive spirit will arrive at London’s iconic Borough Market with Christmas trees, twinkly lights and traditional garlands adorning the space, creating a magical experience for food shoppers stocking up on all the festive essentials. The Market will operateextended opening times, trading seven days a week from Monday 2 December – Tuesday 24 December (included).
Driving home for Christmas? Podcast playlist sorted
Following its triumphant return in the summer, Borough Market’s very own podcast, Borough Talks, is back with a new, festive series. With four episodes that feature conversations with Market traders and highlight seasonal produce, guests include Syed Usman Shah from Date Sultan; Jack Applebee from Applebee’s Fish, Raf Rundell from Richard Haward’s Oysters; cheesemongers, Coles Loomis of Jumi Cheese and Jon Thrupp of Mons; and Calvin Pearson from Borough Wines.
Hosted by food journalist Giulia Crouch and recorded in the bustling Market, the first episode will be available from Tuesday 26 November, with the remaining episodes available weekly – for free – on all major podcast platforms and on Borough Market’s website.
Cook like a pro with the Market’s seasonal guide and recipes
Offering inspiration for the perfect festive feast, the Market’s seasonal guide showcases the unique food available from its traders and includes a series of recipes to help shoppers get the very best out of their produce. From festive canape[GU1] s and Christmas dinner classics to leftover pies, the recipes make sure nothing goes to waste. The seasonal guide will be available both in store or online.
Jane Swift, CEO of Borough Market, said: “With our events, podcast and seasonal recipes, our traders are pulling out all the stops this year to share their knowledge with food lovers and inspire them on ways to create the best culinary experience this Christmas. We’re particularly looking forward to welcoming shoppers to our Evening of Cheese, where they can meet face to face with our expert traders and get lots of ideas to perfect their Christmas cheeseboards with something a little different.”
After opening seven days a week until Christmas Eve, the Market will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and 27 December, so that traders can enjoy time with their families. The Market will also be closed on New Years’ Day, 2 and 3 January. Full details on the Market’s Christmas opening times, can be found here.
To find out more about winter at Borough Market , visit: boroughmarket.org.uk