Additional ingredients to Nottingham Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market in July

New traders are bringing extra ingredients to Nottingham’s Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market this month.

Taking place on Friday July 20th and Saturday July 21st, the market has attracted six new producers and stallholders alongside the regular traders.

Among them is the Pulp Friction Smoothie Bar, which creates pedal-powered smoothies, Previns, which sells Indian spice food cooking kits, and Velvet Chocolate, selling handmade chocolate products.

Other new stall holders include Bluebird Tea Company, selling tea leaf infusions and iced teas, Manor Cakes, which sells novelty hand-decorated cupcakes, traditional home-baked cakes, tarts, pastries and preserves, and Roast Event, which offers pork roast, rotisserie bird, homemade bread, apple sauce and stuffing.

The market, which is organised by East Midlands Fine Foods in conjunction with Nottingham City Council, is held in the Old Market Square area.

It has been running for five years – taking place on the third Friday and Saturday of each month.

“It’s great to see some new faces on the market this month, alongside our established traders,” said Toni Jarvis, from East Midlands Fine Foods. “The market is a great opportunity to buy direct from producers, who are able to talk about what they are selling and give cooking tips and ideas.”

The market, which runs from 9am to 4.30pm, will also be selling local ales, Caribbean snacks and cakes, Sicilian Arancini rice balls, cheeses, pickles, chutneys and jams, Indian snacks, and has a range of different meat stalls offering everything from organic meat, meat products and exotic meats, including ostrich, as well as a stall selling gourmet treats for dogs and cats.

This month’s event also features a stall offering hand-crafted soaps, bath bombs and sea salts.

The market provides a regular opportunity for food and drink producers from Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire to sell directly to the public.

It also offers the chance for customers to find out more about the provenance of their food, helps reduce food miles and gives a boost to the regional economy.

“We’re looking forward to introducing new traders to our regular customers at the July market,” said Toni Jarvis.

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Two special food and drink markets lined up for Nottingham

The next two Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Markets in Nottingham are something special – with April’s event coinciding with St George’s Day celebrations and the May event marking five years since the markets launched.

Held on the third Friday and Saturday of every month in Nottingham’s Old Market Square area since Spring 2007, the market offers the chance for customers to buy directly from producers in the East Midlands.

It features stalls selling a wide range of produce from cheese and chutney to meat and cakes.

The April market, held on Friday April 20th and Saturday April 21st, coincides with St George’s Day celebrations in the city. A host of activities is planned for Saturday April 21st including a parade of scouts and military, have-a-go archery, story telling, arts activities, Morris dancing, Victorian games, maypole dancing, and costumed characters including Robin Hood and Maid Marian.

The May event, which is marking the fifth anniversary of the launch of the market, will be taking a Spring-time theme, with guest traders and exhibitors expected to support the market with activities for families. Among them will be Stonebridge City Farm, who will be selling plants and produce, providing information about the St Ann’s farm and will be running growing activities for children.

It will be held on Friday May 18th and Saturday May 19th.

Run by East Midlands Fine Foods, in conjunction with Nottingham City Council, the market provides a regular opportunity for food and drink producers from Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire to sell directly to the public.

It also offers the chance for customers to find out more about the provenance of their food.

“Nottingham Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market helps to boost the regional economy and reduce food miles, which is good for the environment, as shoppers are buying direct from producers,” said East Midlands Fine Foods events manager Toni Jarvis.

“It’s been five years since we held the first market, and we have built up a loyal band of customers who look forward to buying their food and drink at the market. We hope as many as possible will be joining us for these two forth-coming special markets.”

As well as the regular stallholders, April’s event has attracted at least three new producers - Classy Cupcakes, selling a range of cakes and European-inspired patisserie including small and large cakes, tarts, cookies and sweet bread products, The Little Round Cake Company, selling handmade little round cakes, mini layer cakes, tarts, giant meringues and indulgent brownies, and Lymn Bank Farm, selling cheese.

Any East Midlands producers interested in taking a stall should contact East Midlands Fine Foods on 0115 9758810.

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Extra attractions at Nottingham's Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market in February

The Love Food, Hate Waste team will be running a stall at this month’s Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market in Nottingham to give shoppers tips on how to reduce food waste.

The group will have a stall on Friday February 17th as part of the regular monthly two-day market in the Old Market Square, Nottingham, which also runs on Saturday February 18th.

Also joining the stallholders on Friday February 17th will be Yorkshire Tea’s Little Urn – promoting tea for hard water areas.

And there are three new stallholders who are taking stands at this month’s event - Hindleys Bakery, from Staffordshire, The Traceable Deli from Stapleford, and The Cheese and Pie Man, based at West Haddon near Northampton.

The Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market, which has been running for almost five years, is organised by East Midlands Fine Foods in conjunction with Nottingham City Council.

It provides shoppers with the chance to buy speciality and regional food from local producers and suppliers, as well as the chance for producers to sell direct to the public.

This month’s range include delicious cheeses, meats, traditional Indian food, real ale, breads and cakes, as well as gourmet cakes, bakes and treats for dogs and cats.

“We have a selection of stalls booked on to February’s market, as well as the additions of the Love Food, Hate Waste team and Yorkshire Tea’s Little Urn,” said event organiser Toni Jarvis, from East Midlands Fine Foods.

“As a nation we throw away 7.2 million tonnes of food waste every year, but with some careful planning and ideas for using leftovers, this can be cut dramatically. We hope shoppers will pop along to the market and pick up some ideas which will not only cut their food waste but help them to save money too.

“Of course there will also be great-tasting food for sale too, and we are very pleased to welcome three new stallholders this month.”

The market, held on the third Friday and Saturday of each month, runs from 9am to 4.30pm.

Any producers or suppliers who are interested in having a stall should call Toni Jarvis on 0115 9758810.

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Bumper Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market in Nottingham for December 2010

Fans of Nottingham’s Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market are in for a festive treat this month with an extra three days of trading.

The market will run as usual on the third Friday and Saturday of the month on December 17^th and 18^th, but will be extended to Sunday 19^th, Monday 20^th and Tuesday 21^st December to give shoppers extra time to buy festive food and foodie gifts from regional producers and suppliers.

The market, organised by East Midlands Fine Foods in conjunction with Nottingham City Council, has been running monthly in the Old Market Square since April 2007.

Stalls sell a wide range of quality regional products including cheese, pickles, meat, fishcakes, beer, game, fudge, cakes, vegetables, sweet and savoury pies, jam and even dog biscuits.

“The Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market is a great place to stock up on Christmas essentials and luxuries, as well as a good place to source items for gift hampers and presents,” said Jo Taylor, of East Midlands Fine Foods. “At the same time, it’s supporting producers and suppliers across the East Midlands, and helping the local economy. A lot of shoppers like to shop locally at Christmas, and this is the perfect opportunity to do just that.”

This month the market will temporarily relocate to the area in the Old Market Square at the bottom of King Street and alongside the fountains as part of the on-going Christmas festivities in the square.

Some 17 stalls will be in place for the first two days of the market, with 11 of them spending five days at the event.

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Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market boosts visitor numbers

Latest statistics have revealed that a monthly speciality food and drink market brings up to 10 per cent more visitors to the heart of a city.

Regional food organisation East Midlands Fine Foods has been running a regular Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market in the Old Market Square, Nottingham, since April 2007 in conjunction with Nottingham City Council.

The market is the chance for producers and suppliers of food and drink from across the East Midlands to sell direct to the public, and has built up a loyal following of customers.

Now statistics have revealed that footfall to the Old Market Square goes up by between 7 and 10 per cent on market days, representing an extra 3,000 to 5,000 visitors to the city centre.

“The positive relationship between East Midlands Fine Foods and Nottingham City Council has helped to create a vibrant and popular monthly market which attracts visitors to the heart of the city,” said Councillor David Trimble, portfolio holder for leisure, culture and customers at Nottingham City Council.

“The Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market has been a great asset to Nottingham, and very much welcomed by shoppers, which is reflected in our latest statistics on visitor numbers to the Old Market Square.”

As well as the Nottingham market, which takes place on the third Friday and Saturday of each month, East Midlands Fine Foods organises a number of speciality food and drink markets across the region at specific events, such as the Burghley Game and Country Fair near Stamford.

The Nottingham event features around 30 stalls from Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland selling a wide variety of produce, including meat, cheese, condiments, cakes, fruit and vegetables, ethnic snacks and other items.

“Speciality food markets continue to be very popular with shoppers,” said Briony Clarke, operations manager of business support organisation The Food and Drink Forum, which runs East Midlands Fine Foods.

“Our members and associated stall holders produce some of the finest regional and speciality food and drink from across the East Midlands, and we’re delighted to see that this monthly event in Nottingham city centre is such a draw for the public.

“As one of the largest food and drink organisations in the region, we have links to a wide variety of food and drink producers, so between us and the council we’ve been able to run a successful regular event.”

East Midlands Fine Foods provides a range of focused support and assistance to small and medium-sized speciality food and drink producers in the region, including regular exhibiting and selling opportunities. It is based at Southglade Food Park, Nottingham.

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Regional and Speciality Food and Drink market in Nottingham offers doggy foodie delights for the first time

Shoppers at this month’s Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market in Nottingham can pick up supplies for their four-legged friends for the first time after a new stall joined the market.


Mrs Bishop’s Doggy Deli will be selling biccy bones and other handmade doggy treats at the monthly market on Friday July 16th and Saturday July 17th.

The market, run by East Midlands Fine Foods in conjunction with Nottingham City Council, features up to 30 different stalls and has been running for more than three years – attracting a wide variety of regional producers and suppliers.

But this is the first time that speciality food for pets has been on sale.

“The East Midlands is home to a wonderful array of speciality food and drink producers, and the Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market gives shoppers in Nottingham the chance to buy their products from them directly each month,” said Jo Murphy, from East Midlands Fine Foods. “Now we’re offering handmade, locally produced items for dogs too.”

Nottingham firm Mrs Bishop’s Doggy Deli uses flour from Green’s Windmill and other locally sourced ingredients to make a range of speciality dog biscuits.

Another stall joining this month’s market is Rico Mexican Kitchen, run by Marcela Flores Newburn and based at Southglade Food Park, Nottingham. She sells a range of authentic Mexican products, including salsas, beans and cooking sauces.

The market is held in the Old Market Square on the third Friday and Saturday of every month between 9am and 4.30pm. Items on offer include cheese, meats, preserves, cakes and other products from around the East Midlands.

East Midlands food and drink producers invited to join Nottingham Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market

East Midlands food and drink producers are being invited to take part in a regional and speciality food and drink market.

Regional food group East Midlands Fine Foods is aiming to boost the number of stalls on the monthly Nottingham Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market, which attracts sellers from across the East Midlands.

The market, held on the third Friday and Saturday of every month, has been running for three years in conjunction with Nottingham City Council and has built up a strong crowd of regular customers.

Now organisers are keen to hear from additional producers who would like to be part of the market, which is held in the Old Market Square.

“The Nottingham market is a fantastic opportunity for the region’s food and drink producers to sell their products direct to consumers,” said Jo Murphy, events manager at East Midlands Fine Foods. “We’re looking for products that are made in the region, or have value added here. For example, we recognise that products such as olives are imported but may be marinated locally.

“Any product which fits into this criterion is eligible for consideration. However, with our current mix of traders in mind, we would be particularly interested to hear from producers of bread, honey, poultry and game, soft drinks, oils and dressings, dairy products and deli ranges such as olives, pesto, charcuterie, smoked fish / meat and antipasti.

“The East Midlands has some brilliant food and drink producers and it would be great if a few more could join the 30 or so stalls that we have at the market each month.”

For more information about taking a stall contact Jo Murphy on 0115 975 8810.

Chocolate stall brings an aromatic flavour to Nottingham Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market

Handmade chocolate producer Boutique Aromatique is the latest stall holder to join Nottingham’s monthly Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market.

The Pleasley Vale firm, run by Shelly Preston, will be making its debut at the March market, which takes place in the Old Market Square on Friday March 19th and Saturday March 20th.

Boutique Aromatique, which produces handmade chocolate with an aromatherapy twist using aromatics and oils, will be one of around 30 stalls at the March market selling regional and speciality products.

Organised by East Midlands Fine Foods in conjunction with Nottingham City Council, the market sells a wide range of fine food and drink including cheese, pickles, meat, smoked fish, beer, game, coffee and other items.

“We are delighted to welcome Boutique Aromatique to the Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market in March to sell their products alongside some of the other fine food and drink producers and suppliers from the region,” said Jo Murphy, of East Midlands Fine Foods.

In April, which marks the third anniversary of the launch of the market, shoppers will be treated to an extra chance to buy their favourite products.

As well as the regular market, taking place on Friday April 16th and Saturday April 17th, there will be a special market the following weekend as part of St George’s Day celebrations in the Old Market Square.

A small market featuring stalls selling traditional English fare will be held on Friday 23rd April and Saturday 24th April.

The Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Markets run from 9am to 4.30pm.

Bumper Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market in Nottingham this month

Fans of Nottingham’s Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market are in for a festive treat this month with an extra three days of trading.

The market will run as usual on the third Friday and Saturday of the month on December 18th and 19th, but will be extended to Sunday 20th, Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd December to give shoppers extra time to buy festive food and foodie gifts from regional producers and suppliers.

The market, organised by East Midlands Fine Foods in conjunction with Nottingham City Council, has been running monthly in the Old Market Square since April 2007.

Stalls sell a wide range of quality regional products including cheese, pickles, meat, smoked fish, beer and game.

“The Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market is a great place to stock up on Christmas essentials and luxuries, as well as source items for gift hampers and presents,” said Jo Murphy, of East Midlands Fine Foods. “At the same time, it’s supporting producers and suppliers across the East Midlands, and helping the local economy.”

This month the market will temporarily relocate to the area in the Old Market Square at the bottom of King Street and alongside the fountains as part of the on-going Christmas festivities in the square.

Some 26 stalls will be in place for the first two days of the market, with more than half of them spending five days at the event.

News from Nottingham's Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market

Nottingham’s Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market will be taking a new position in the Old Market Square this month and running for longer during December as part of the Christmas festivities.

The monthly market, which features around 30 stalls selling a range of regional produce, will temporarily relocate to the area in the Old Market Square at the bottom of King Street and alongside the fountains during November and December.

Run by East Midlands Fine Foods in conjunction with Nottingham City Council, the market is held on the third Friday and Saturday of each month.

This month’s market, to be staged on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st November, will sit alongside other festive events in the Old Market Square. The market will run for five days in December, from 18th to 22nd December to give shoppers extra time to buy their festive food from local producers.

“The Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market has become a firm favourite in the Old Market Square each month, and we’re delighted to be a key part of the programme of events running there over the festive period,” said Jo Murphy, of East Midlands Fine Foods.

“Shoppers can find us in the area near the Brian Clough statue running up towards Debenhams and alongside the fountains for November’s market and for the extended December market, which will run for five days.

“The market is an ideal place to stock up on good quality regional food and drink, and to source foodie gifts for Christmas.”

The market was launched in April 2007 and has been held every month since, attracting between 30 and 40 producers and suppliers from across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Rutland.

New stalls return to Nottingham's Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market

Two new stalls who joined Nottingham’s Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market last month are returning for the October market.


Newark-based cupcake producer Pure Indulgence and specialist baker and East Midlands Fine Foods member Taste of the Moorlands, based on the Derbyshire/Staffordshire border, will be joining other regional producers at this month’s market, which will be held on Friday October 16th and Saturday October 17th from 9am to 4.30pm.

Between 25 and 30 stalls are expected at the event in the Old Market Square, Nottingham, run by East Midlands Fine Foods in conjunction with Nottingham City Council.

“The Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market is a great place to buy quality regional produce, and a perfect way to support local producers,” said Jo Murphy, of East Midlands Fine Foods.

The market was launched in 2007 and has been held every month since. This month it will be back to its usual spot in front of The Council House having held various temporary positions in the Old Market Square to accommodate special events.