New fresh food markets come to Woy Woy

A local couple is preparing to launch a fresh food market in the heart of the Peninsula this month to help showcase local grocers.

The market will start on March 12 and run every Saturday morning from 8am to 11am at 19 Charlton St, Woy Woy.

Emma Richomme said the idea came about to give locals and visitors the option to buy from, and connect with, local growers.

“We are all foodies and love great produce so wanted to create a market that we would love to shop at,” Richomme said.

“There’s no Fresh Food Market in the immediate area and as we have the space on the site we are currently leasing with Espresso Martine, we all figured why not build on the community feel and what better way to bring people together than a weekend food market for locals supporting locals!

“We have such amazing produce and people to celebrate here … so it’s important that we curate a great range and look after our stall holders so they can benefit from this initiative.”

She said the community has responded “very positively” so far, with local residents sharing connections with vendors to help spread the word.

“We have the capacity for 15 to 18 stalls which we are thoughtfully selecting,” Richomme said.

“The choice to focus solely on food is definitely a deliberate one.

“Also, the vendors will likely vary from week to week to ensure customers get choices and give others visibility.

“There will be only one of each kind per week.”

Vendors already on board include La Tartine, Rigatoni for Tony, Jesus Loves Falafel, Billy Button Flowers and Mountain Growers Markets.

More information about the Woy Woy Food Market is available on its Facebook page.

Maisy Rae