Berenjak
Headed by chef Kian Samyani, Berenjak Borough takes its inspiration from traditional Iranian townhouses in the foothills of the Alborz mountains, which surround Tehran.
The menu features sharing dishes inspired by the large family gatherings of Kian’s childhood, accompanied by a range of Persian stews and signature mazeh plates.
The Colombian Coffee Company
The Colombian Coffee Company is a social enterprise dedicated to introducing high-quality, single-origin Colombian coffee to the UK while buying beans directly from farmers at a fair price.
Founder Eduardo Florez appeared on the Borough Talks podcast to chat about the diversity of coffee varieties, the unfairness of global markets, and how a focus on quality can transform communities.
Date Sultan
Founded by Syed Usman Shah, Date Sultan is a social enterprise that imports premium dates from the Middle East while using its influence to help combat modern slavery.
On the Borough Talks podcast, Usman talked about the unique qualities of this Middle Eastern fruit, going viral on social media, and the battle to promote ethical employment.
Jumi Cheese
The cheeses sold at Jumi Cheese are produced by four family-run dairies in the Emmental region of Switzerland, all of which use raw milk and forego industrial starter cultures.
Tomé Morrissy-Swan heard from Marcello Basini, who heads up Jumi’s London operation, about Swiss regionality, small-scale production, and the extraordinary Blue Brain cheese.
Mrs King’s Pork Pies
Mrs Kings Pork Pies produces traditional Melton Mowbray pies, a protected product made with fresh pork and rich jelly, cooked inside golden brown pastry.
Paul Hartland, a master baker whose family runs this historic business, talked to us about the challenges involved in making an East Midlands classic.
Oak & Smoke
Oak & Smoke produces and procures smoked fish products, hot smoked salmon, trout and mackerel, a range of pâtés, and the famed Arbroath smokie.
Clare Finney trekked up to the east coast of Scotland to watch the Arbroath smokies – a traditional smoked haddock – being made in a manner resolutely untouched by modernity.
Pâté Moi
Flip Dunning’s organic mushroom pâté is handmade to a secret family recipe using freshly picked field, button, chestnut and in-season wild mushrooms.
Flip appeared on the Borough Talks podcast to chat about the alchemy of simple ingredients, the challenges of running a business while raising a child, and the friendships she’s forged as a trader.
Pieminster
Founded in the West Country in 2003, Pieminister makes great-tasting, perfectly proportioned pies using responsibly sourced ingredients.
Alongside pies made with British steak, free-range chicken, pork or venison, the stall offers plenty of meat-free and vegan options.
Roast Restaurant
Situated high up in the historic Floral Hall, looking out over Borough Market, Roast Restaurant is a popular spot for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner.
The menu is devoted to British classics, including the eponymous roast, creating using ingredients sourced from high-suppliers, including Grovers of Borough Market.
So Chocolicious
Chocolatier Hayleigh Bazelya works on a small scale, producing lovingly made truffles, chocolate sculptures and beautifully crafted chocolate boxes.
Her blocks of high-quality, ethically sourced Ghanaian chocolate would work perfectly in Omar Foster’s recipe for a white chocolate mousse with rhubarb compote.
