Newest food market takes east by storm

There's lots to see and do at the market, curator Ina Wiese said.

April 29, 2018

David Matsena 2 minutes read

Gerrie van Niekerk and his wife Antoinette here serving a customer Christa Lourens.

Lynnwood Ridge’s newest food market is fast becoming a centre of attraction in the area.

The food market, held every Saturday at a park on Jacobson Street just next to Lynnridge mall, was launched on April 7 and has become home to a new weekly food market.

Taking place from 7am to 3pm every Saturday, the market specialises in variety of artisanal food products.

“It brings to the residents everything from confectionery, sourdough bread, the best milktart in town, curry and rice, pumpkin fritters with caramel, coffee, chicken and lamb sosaties, beef wraps, samoosas, vetkoek and mince, and honey, to fresh produce,” said curator Ina Wiese.

She said the first two weeks since the official launch were a resounding success, with visitors flocking through the gates, and exhibitors experiencing a powerful new platform from which to sell their produce and products as well as a space to share their stories.

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“There’s lots to see and do at the market,” Wiese said.

She said organisers were overwhelmed by the positive response to the market, from both visitors and exhibitors.

“People are increasingly passionate about their food and where it comes from. In light of this, the market aims to become a highlight of social and shopping calendar in the east of Pretoria,” she said.

One of the highlights of the market is a lovely playground for children, clean ablution facilities, garden tables for parents to sit while they eat.

Before she opened the market, Wiese took an effort to ensure that the fence to the park and the ablution facilities were revamped to match the standard that she wanted to set.

Mabel Reich of Rob’s Bread, who has a stall at the market, said the bread she was selling was a special type.

“It is diabetic-friendly, and a lot of customers are conscious of their diet and we make sure that we sell them food that is delicious and healthy,” she said.

Wiese said the market was children-friendly, and visitors could shop top-quality, ethically produced products in a relaxed, curated space, in which they could meet the makers, sip, sample, snack while they enjoyed the day.

“They can even bring their own glass jars to fill with milk and honey. To complete the experience, breakfast and lunch are available from the several stalls.”

Visitor Jenny Walker said her first experience at the food market was amazing.

“I really enjoyed myself. I will come back again,” she said.

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