Trade With US
Do you want to become a trader in The Blue Market? Are you looking for new opportunities? Are you a start-up or existing business? A market stall is a great place to trade in south Bermondsey. Scroll down to the registration form.
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PITCH SIZES AND TYPES
- Pitch and gazebo: 3 x 2 metre. We may be able to accommodate 3 x 3 gazebos weekdays only.
- Pitches under wooden canopy (depending on the day of the week)
WHAT WE OFFER
- Pitches with or without gazebos and open pitches under purpose built wooden canopies
- Access to electricity (3-pin adaptor required must be provided)
- Access to washing up facilities with hot and cold water
- Start-up programme
- Support for traders provided by Big Local Works as community-led market operator
- Regular free community events in the square
- Market office on-site
We cannot offer storage. Limited parking for traders. Free on-street parking on Saturdays
PITCH FEES AND GAZEBO / TABLE HIRE
- Single pitch: £26 (bring your own 3×2 metres gazebo or take one of our pitches under our wooden canopy)
- Single pitch and gazebo: £31 per day
- Double pitch: £40 per day ( open or under canopy) / £50 with gazebos
- 6ft tables available to hire
Prices correct as of Monday 1st April 2025. Subject to T&C.
START UP SCHEME
If this is your first time trading in a market stall, you may qualify for our start-up programme. Get in touch to apply.
Benefits:
- Start-up Discount: pitch + gazebo + table: first time free, then £20 for three weeks (except on big events)
- Training and workshops available
- Free advice to develop your business idea
TRADING DAYS AND OPENING HOURS
The Blue Market is open from Wednesday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm though our licence allows traders to trade Monday to Saturday if there is a demand.
IF YOU DON’T HAVE PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE, CLICK HERE (you must have insurance to trade with us)
We do not endorse any insurance company, however we put together a list of some of the insurance companies our traders use with different budgets and covers. Please remember you need to have Public Liability Insurance with a minimum 5m cover to trade with us in any of our market days. Get in touch if you have any queries.
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR ALL TRADERS
- Copy of trader’s passport or another photo ID
- Proof of address (any of these below options)
- Utility bills or
- One bank statement + one utility bill dated within the last 3 months or
- Council tax bill for the current tax year
- Proof of national insurance number
- Public Liability Insurance certificate for a minimum of 5 million
We use Open Markets London. Please fill out the form in this page to receive further information regarding your initial application.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR FOOD TRADERS
- Food Hygiene Certificate level 2
- Food Premises Registration from your Council OR Food Rating (if you already have it)
- Gas safety certificate if applicable (including expiring date)
- Electrical equipment should be safe to use. For more information about Portable Appliance Testing, read more here
REGISTRATION AS FOOD BUSINESS
We accept food businesses registered in other boroughs. If you are not registered with any council and want to sell food or drink in Southwark, you need to register your food business. Registering your food business is a free and simple process. The below link gives further information and guidance on food registration along with the application form.
https://www.southwark.gov.uk/business/food-safety-and-hygiene/registering-a-food-business?chapter=2
Interested in being a trader? Get in touch today!
Scroll down to fill out the application form. Click on the headings below for more information about the market and documentation we require to be a trader.
The Blue Market as a community-led market operator by Big Local Works, providing support and facilities for traders on-site. Become a trader and help to shape the future of our historic market.
Use our contact form or mail us on info@thebluemarket.co.uk. We can also arrange an appointment to meet our Market Coordinator in to our office.
Please fill out the form below if you’d like to trade with us.
Apply for our Bermondsey Latino themed market
If you are interested in trading in our monthly Latin American themed market, use the Bermondsey Latino application form instead. Click on the English or Spanish version of the form.