Meats and Treats at Venn Street Market

Tucked away down a quiet pedestrianised road seconds away from Clapham Common, Venn Street Market is a must-do for anyone who finds themselves in Clapham on a Saturday. 

Delicious cakes from the Ms Cupcake stall

Although small, the market has a wide selection of fresh meat, cheese, vegetables and baked goods, along with ready to eat food which makes the perfect lunch.

Vegan soda bread from Yam the Cassava

Nearly all the food served here is organically sourced, offering peace of mind to those freaked out by the recent horse business. Award winning fishmongers Veasey & Sons and butchers from Garlic Wood Farm make it the perfect place to pick up the evening's dinner or your Sunday roast, and the impressive number of stalls offering tasty vegan and dairy-free cakes also provide inspiration for an afternoon tea which everyone can enjoy. The market is also the perfect place to pick up presents for the parents, with stalls such as cnwd and Pate Moi offering delicious terrines and pâté and D Vine Wine selling quality organic wines at affordable prices. The market has also started to branch out to sell artwork, with local arts organisation Studio Voltaire selling goods priced from just £1 upwards.

The remains of a hog roast from Moen & Sons

The market smells fantastic, and I challenge anyone to resist buying a chicken ciabatta from the Rotisserie Company after being lured in by the aroma. The company cook their chicken the French way, turning them on a gas fired rotisserie basted with olive oil, garlic and Herbs de Provence. They really don't hold back on portions, and for £4.50 you can try one of their giant ciabbatas full to the brim with chicken, rocket and a selection of sauces such as basil and garlic and madras mayonnaise. Other lunch options include a hog roast from local family butchers Moen & Sons (£4.50), crepes filled with unconventional combinations such as goats cheese & nutella and bacon & blueberries (£4) at Whirled Pancakes, and my own personal favourite, spicy chorizo in an Italian sourdough cocchia roll with piquillo pepper salsa, wild rocket, sweet chili sauce and garlic mayonnaise (£4).

Spicy chorizo in a sourdough roll

Venn Street Market is the place to pick up delicious grub at satisfying prices. My boyfriend and I bought a giant banana and chocolate loaf for just £4 and a great desert wine to impress a connoisseur friend for a tenner. If you want to sample some incredible food or bring home an impressive cheese or dessert centrepiece then Venn Street definitely won't disappoint.

 The market is open between 10am and 4pm every Saturday. Information about upcoming events and vendors can be found here: http://www.vennstreetmarket.co.uk/

Splashing out? Enjoy a taste of Europe at one of the restaurants on Venn Street. Grab a spot of tapas at Barsito, a latte and croissant at Gastro or even smoke some hookah at Kasbah. Venn Street is definitely the place to escape from a grey London on a Saturday afternoon.