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Summer Food and Drink Festival Picture SpecialThousands of people visited Leicester Market’s Food and Drink Festival on Sunday May 30th, sampling the great variety of local produce on offer…
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Winter Food Festival»
After the success of the Summer Food and Drink Festival, the first ever Winter Food Festival will be taking place at the market on Sunday November 21st. Anybody interested in setting up a stall or appearing at the event should call Joe Harkin on 0116 223 2371 or email Joseph.Harkin@leicester.gov.uk.
Beaumont Beach Party and Market Festival»
Get down to Beaumont Beach for free face painting, bouncy castle and more. Lots of activities in the market including cooking demonstrations by celebrity chef Rachel Green.
Latest Shopper Testimonials
Steve Walsh, former Captain of Leicester City Football Club»
“Leicester Market is the heartbeat of our county and I’m delighted it has been recognised for such a prestigious national award.”
Tom Meighan, Lead singer of Kasabian»
“It’s one of the best in England! I just go down there and walk around, buy dragon fruit, the missus likes it. It’s got bread stalls, cake stalls, stalls that sell all PlayStation and Nintendo games, lovely cheese, brilliant fish. Great market, man.”
Latest Recipies
Cucumber, Radish and Asparagus Salad»
To make the dressing mix all of the ingredients together. Blanch the asparagus pieces in salted boiling water for 3-4 minutes, drain and cool under cold water, drain well. Using a potato peeler, peel the cucumber into long ribbons until you reach the seeds…
Coley with Broccoli and Potato Cakes Topped with Leeks»
Bring a large pan of water to the boil and add the potatoes. Cook for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain, return to the pan and mash. Heat a tablespoon of the oil in a frying pan and cook the garlic for 3-5 minutes.
