A helpful guide on how to buy in person at the Fruit and Veg Market.
Getting Here
Information on visiting the market here
Download a map of the market here.
The Fruit and Veg Market is open from 11pm to 6am. Please use postcode SW8 5BH to navigate to the market.
If you’re coming to the market in a vehicle, pay £5 at the entrance barrier when you drive in which covers your parking for up to three hours.
Buying in the Fruit and Vegetable Market
All customers and visitors to New Covent Garden Market are now required to wear a face mask or covering. The wearing of a mask will also apply if you’re visiting the Flower Market.
Please remember to sanitise or wash your hands before you enter and to maintain your social distance.
Face-to-face buying is done in person with the wholesalers on Buyers' Walk.
Each wholesaler’s name is clearly marked above their temperature-controlled units on Buyers' Walk. Salesmen stand behind desks at the front of the unit. They will tell you prices and help you find what you are looking for. Produce for sale is on display in front, while stock is stored in cold store, dry store or ripening room.
Be choosy!
Produce is sold in bulk by the tray, box or sack. You are expected to choose what you buy carefully, inspecting produce on display and in the warehouse. Prices aren’t displayed because they change according to supply and demand, so you’ll need to ask a salesman for the price. Once you’ve chosen, tell the salesman what you want and he’ll write up a ticket for you – a percentage of the total will be added for porterage. Take your ticket to the sales office to pay by cash, though some companies offer payment by card. You can then pick your own order to carry to your vehicle, or ask a porter to help.
Find a wholesaler
Here is a list of wholesalers on Buyers' Walk and the produce they specialise in. You will need to refine by 'Fruit and Veg Wholesaler' and 'No delivery.' Click on the links to get contact details. Please do phone them, between 10pm and 6am, if you want to order in advance for collection, or just for some friendly advice.
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