Trade With US
Do you want to become a trader in The Blue Market? Are you looking for new opportunities? A market stall is a great place to trade in Bermondsey’s local market
The Blue Market is managed by Southwark Council. If you are interested in trading with us, email or call the market team to discuss availability. Tell us what you sell, along with your setup and power needs.
020 7525 6000
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Scroll down to fill out the application form. Read our Good to Know sections below for more information about the market and documentation required to be a trader.
Good to know
PITCH SIZES AND TYPES / FACILITIES
- 3 x 2 and 3 x 3 metres pitches available
- Pitches under wooden canopy (subject to availability)
- Access to electricity (3-pin adapter required must be provided by the trader)
- Access to washing up facilities with hot and cold water
- Regular free community events in the square organised by Blue Bermondsey BID
TRADING DAYS AND OPENING HOURS
Our trading hours are Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm.
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 suggested with different budgets and covers though traders are responsible for finding the right insurance cover for their business needs.
Please remember you need to have Public Liability Insurance with a minimum 5m cover to trade with us.
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR ALL TRADERS
If your application is accepted, traders must upload copies of the following documents:
- Trader’s passport
- Proof of address (any of these below options)
- Two 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
- Proof of your national insurance number
- Public Liability Insurance certificate for a minimum of 5 million
- One passport photo for the trader’s licence
If you would like to add an assistant they will also need
- Passport
- Utility bill or bank statement dated within the last 3 months
- Proof of national insurance number
- One passport photo
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR FOOD TRADERS
- Food Hygiene Certificate level 2 for anyone preparing food or drinks in the stall
- 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.
For information and guidance on food registration in Southwark:
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE REGISTRATION OF YOUR FOOD BUSINESS