Alsop & Walker
Based in East Sussex and run by self-taught cheesemaker Arthur Alsop, Alsop & Walker uses milk from a local farmer to create a highly distinctive range of exceptional English cheeses.
Arthur spoke to us about the special mould used to produce his most famous creation, Lord London, a bell-shaped, semi-soft cow’s milk cheese.
The Black Pig
The Black Pig creates extraordinary ciabatta sandwiches packed with slow-roasted Blythburgh free-range pork, which is finished over the coals of a ceramic grill.
On our Instagram feed, the stand’s founder Nick Willoughby talked us through the steps involved in creating one of his world-famous sandwiches.
Kolae
The acclaimed Kolae grill and bar is named after the southern Thai technique of cooking skewers of meat, seafood or vegetables over an open flame, basted with a coconut curry sauce.
Andy Oliver, one of the restaurant’s co-owners, shared with us a simple recipe for a southern Thai-style grilled chicken dish, perfect for your home barbecue.
La Pepiá
5th July is when Venezuelans celebrate their independence day. A perfect excuse to visit La Pepiá for a jar of Venezuelan salsa, handmade in London using traditional ingredients.
The salsas – there are three to choose from, with varying levels of spiciness – play a key role in Bettina Campolucci Bordi’s recipe for mushrooms and greens on cheesy polenta.
Le Marché du Quartier
A family business rooted in the southwest of France, Le Marché du Quartier sources fine food and wine from small-scale French suppliers – perfect for Bastille Day on 14th July.
The stand’s products feature in Ed Smith’s detailed guide to the myriad forms of French charcuterie available at Borough Market.
The Parma Ham and Mozzarella Stand
The Parma Ham and Mozzarella Stand showcases products from some of the best and most sustainable food producers in Italy, including a wide range of salume and cheeses.
Philip Crouch, who founded this family business, was one of the traders who spoke to Giulia Crouch (no relation!) about how the act of shopping at a food market can add to your happiness.
Mei Mei
Inspired by the lively ‘kopitiam’ (coffee shop) culture of Singapore, Mei Mei’s street food stand sells dishes ranging from Hainanese chicken rice to the Malaysian breakfast staple ‘nasi lemak’.
Its founder Elizabeth Haigh talked to us about her Singaporean roots, her journey as a chef, and the importance of “measuring from the heart”.
Stark’s Frutierers
Run by Richard Stark, whose dad Jock was a greengrocer at Borough Market for more than 40 years, the Stark’s Fruiterers stall boasts a careful selection of the season’s best fruit and veg.
July brings piles of British cherries and berries, the arrival of which was celebrated by Thea Everett in a sunshine-filled blog and three beautiful new recipes.
Une Normande a Londres
Run by the Le Blais brothers, who hail from the Pays d’Auge area of Normandy, Une Normande a Londres sources cheese and charcuterie from small suppliers all over France.
Read our profile of one of the stand’s most unusual regional products, Boulette d’Avesnes, a spicy, smoky, beery cheese known affectionately as the “devil’s suppository”.
Wright Brothers Oyster and Porter House
Based in Cornwall, Wright Brothers is one of the country’s leading suppliers of high-quality oysters and seafood, the finest of which are served at their own Borough Market restaurant.
Their chefs have shared with us this beautiful summery recipe for lemon sole with courgettes, fresh beans or peas and a silky chicken and butter sauce.
