Food Shopping
Food shopping has ebbed and flowed in the area over the last 15 years. Many of the butchers and green grocers are now sadly gone and replaced by Tesco. However with the recent need for lower carbon footprint food and more organic supplies, the rise of local suppliers has become sustainable .Borough market (which is 3 stops away on the Northern Line) has introduced an enormous choice of food to all those who are truly interested in their daily diets. In turn the City and Country Farmers Market which is based in the grounds of St Marks Church at the Oval saw the opportunity and opened farmers market there. It opened on a Saturday in June 2007 and still opens its gates at 10.00 and closes at 3.00, it continues to be a busy and for some rather social period The quality is very good throughout the market, although prices can vary from stall to stall, from good value to ‘luxury’ prices.
The following can be bought
- Bread & Cakes
- Fruit and vegetables
- Meats include organic chicken, sausages, beef and lamb.
- Fish, Fishmongers from the Kent area regularly visit
- Butter & Cheese Cheeses include a good goat stall in addition to excellent Montgomery and other cow’s milk cheeses
- Eggs are available from the organic chicken woman
In addition to the Oval weekly market, there is a considerable daily market at East Street in Walworth where a large selection of Fruit and Vegetables can be found in addition to the myriad of twinkling stalls.
Konditor and Cook
22 Cornwall Road
London
SE1 8TW
020 761 0456
As Nigella put it, ‘fabulous cakes… the sort you’d make yourself if only you had the time, energy and inclination. Although in Waterloo and Borough market they had to be included in the list for all local food lovers
Bellamy’s
322 – 324 Kennington Lane
London
SE11
020 7735 5853
Although a snack bar and tea room, I had to include Bellamy’s in the shopping for food section as their cakes and Quiches are exemplary.
Malenka Continental Deli
58 Brixton Road
London
SW9
020 7091 0882
There is a quality selection of produce from Poland, Germany, Spain, Italy and Hungary with the intention of expanding further. In addition to fresh goods of meats, cheeses, bread and olives, there are many dried and bottled delicacies.
Piacenza
2 Brixton Road
London
SW9
020 7735 2121
A range of Italian produce including homemade pasta and sausage
Henri’s
8 Meadow Road
London SW8
020 7735 1497
Predominantly cooked foods with a small amount of pasta and fresh produce.
Toni’s Deli
39 South Lambeth Road
London
SW8
020 7582 0766
Established Delicatessen selling mainly ready made dishes and incorporating a selection of pasta and wine.
Portuguese baker and delicatessen
173 – 175 South Lambeth Road London SW8
020 7735 1997
There is a range of cheese and meats located in the ‘Tapas Alley’ on South Lambeth Road.
Majestic
Arch 83 Godding Street
London
SE11
020 7587 1830
One of the larger wine stores in London, the shop sells by the case and discounts many of its lines on multiple purchases.
Various wines are available for tasting throughout the day
Oddbins
296 – 300 Kennington Road
London
SE11
020
A good selection of wines, beer and spirits and based in the ‘heart’ of Kennington.
There are tastings on Saturday on a variety of wines.
P J Frankland & Son – Butcher
6 Jonathan Street,London SE11
020 7735 5627
Martin Frankland runs the last remaining independent butcher in the area. There is a daily choice of free range meat and an Organic selection to order, in season game also available. Home-made sausages, pies, pasties and home cooked ham are all available daily between 7.00am and 7.00pm.
Will deliver locally
Fishmonger in Vauxhall
Madeira So Peixw
Fresh and frozen fish
South Lambeth Road
020 7587 1470
An impressive display of fish in the Portuguese area at Vauxhall. In addition to the fresh and frozen fish and seafood there is a good selection of vegetables.
Italo Delicatessen, Bonnington Square
13 Bonnington Square
0207 450 3773
A fantastic new (2008) addition to the area, Italo Deli a whole range of fine Italian food, including bread, salami, cheese and coffee. Even better, they’ll do deliveries for local customers when orders are over £15.
Sainsbury
Nine Elms
62 Wandsworth Road
London
SW8 2LF
020 7622 9426
The usual selection of Sainsbury’s products, including clothes, homeware and a petrol pump.
Tesco
Kennington Lane,London SE11
0845 677 9387
The closest supermarket to the ‘heart of Kennington’ although not one of their larger branches. Stock and quality is inconsistent but the car park is useful. In addition to the normal groceries there is a pharmacy.
Co-op
177 – 183 Camberwell New Road
London
SE5 0TJ
This is a smaller supermarket, but one with an ethical ethos. Many products are sold with the emphasis on fair-trade, environment, sustainability and local community support with Animal Welfare high in their remit too.
Costcutter
Kennington Road
London
SE11
020
A well stocked ‘local’ style shop with a comprehensive line of groceries including fruit and vegetables.