Trade With US

• 3 x 2 metres pitches with gazebos and open pitches under purpose built wooden canopies
• Water and electricity (3-pin adaptor required) and access to washing up facilities
• Start-up programme
• On the ground support provided by Big Local Works as community-led market operator
• Regular free community events in the square
• Market office on-site and storage, the latter subject to availability

• Pitch and gazebo: Single (3 x 2 metres) / Double (6 x 2metres). Please tell us if you intend to bring your own gazebo and the dimensions.
• Pitches under wooden canopy:

• 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 2024. Subject to T&C.

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 for only £20 for a limited time.
• On-site support
• Training and workshops
• Free advice to develop your business idea

The Blue Market operates from Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm, being Saturday our community market day with more stalls and monthly events.

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.

• Simply Business
• CMTIA
• A.N. Artists Insurance
• Marketline
• NMTF
• Marketinsure Starter

• Copy of trader’s passport or another photo ID
• Proof of address (any of these below options)
  • 2 x 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.

• 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 test certificate if applicable (including expiration date)
• PAT – Portable appliance testing FAQs. 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