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London food calendar
What is in season in London, what to eat right now, the food festivals worth planning around and the months to be careful with. Tap a month.
January in London
The best of January: Forced Yorkshire rhubarb and Native oysters.
In season
- Forced Yorkshire rhubarb
Pink stalks grown in the dark, on dessert menus in late winter.
Jan–Mar - Native oysters
Colchester and Whitstable natives through the months with an R.
Sep–Apr
Nothing of this kind in January. Try Everything.
February in London
The best of February: Pancake Day and Forced Yorkshire rhubarb.
In season
- Forced Yorkshire rhubarb
Pink stalks grown in the dark, on dessert menus in late winter.
Jan–Mar - Native oysters
Colchester and Whitstable natives through the months with an R.
Sep–Apr
Eat it now
- Pancake DayShrove Tuesday
Thin lemon-and-sugar pancakes, and pancake races in the City.
Nothing of this kind in February. Try Everything.
March in London
Shoulder seasonThe best of March: Hot cross buns, Forced Yorkshire rhubarb and London Cocktail Week.
In season
- Forced Yorkshire rhubarb
Pink stalks grown in the dark, on dessert menus in late winter.
Jan–Mar - Jersey royals
March to July
Mar–Jul - Native oysters
Colchester and Whitstable natives through the months with an R.
Sep–Apr
Eat it now
- Hot cross bunsEaster
Spiced fruit buns, best on Good Friday.
Mar–Apr
On the calendar
- London Cocktail Week
Expected late March per Table Journey (page also lists it under 'expected' 2027 dates; verify)
Nothing of this kind in March. Try Everything.
April in London
Peak seasonThe best of April: Hot cross buns and British asparagus.
In season
- British asparagus
The short English season, officially from St George's Day (23 April) to midsummer.
Apr–Jun - Spring lamb
April to June
Apr–Jun - Jersey royals
March to July
Mar–Jul - Native oysters
Colchester and Whitstable natives through the months with an R.
Sep–Apr
Eat it now
- Hot cross bunsEaster
Spiced fruit buns, best on Good Friday.
Mar–Apr
Nothing of this kind in April. Try Everything.
May in London
Peak seasonThe best of May: British asparagus, Spring lamb and London Coffee Festival.
In season
- British asparagus
The short English season, officially from St George's Day (23 April) to midsummer.
Apr–Jun - Spring lamb
April to June
Apr–Jun - Strawberries
English strawberries peak around Wimbledon in early July.
May–Aug - Jersey royals
March to July
Mar–Jul
On the calendar
- London Coffee Festival
Mid-May (expected 13-16 May 2027)
Nothing of this kind in May. Try Everything.
June in London
The best of June: British asparagus, Spring lamb and Taste of London.
In season
- British asparagus
The short English season, officially from St George's Day (23 April) to midsummer.
Apr–Jun - Spring lamb
April to June
Apr–Jun - Strawberries
English strawberries peak around Wimbledon in early July.
May–Aug - Jersey royals
March to July
Mar–Jul
On the calendar
- One of the world’s 100 best food eventsTaste of LondonUsually five days in mid-June · next dates not announced yet (checked Oct 24, 2026) · 2026 was 17-21 June
London restaurants cook small plates in the park, with masterclasses and producers.
How to go: Buy timed tickets ahead; evening sessions are livelier.
Nothing of this kind in June. Try Everything.
July in London
A hard monthThe best of July: Strawberries and Jersey royals.
In season
- Strawberries
English strawberries peak around Wimbledon in early July.
May–Aug - Jersey royals
March to July
Mar–Jul
Nothing of this kind in July. Try Everything.
August in London
A hard monthThe best of August: Strawberries, Grouse and game, Notting Hill Carnival.
In season
- Strawberries
English strawberries peak around Wimbledon in early July.
May–Aug - Grouse and game
The Glorious Twelfth (12 August) opens grouse season; partridge and pheasant follow in the autumn.
Aug–Dec
On the calendar
- One of the world’s 100 best food eventsNotting Hill CarnivalExpected 29–30 August 2027 · always the Sunday and Monday of the August bank holiday
Europe's biggest street festival, with Caribbean food stalls: jerk chicken from oil-drum grills, curry goat, patties and rum punch.
How to go: Go on the Sunday (family day) or Monday; bring cash and walk in from Westbourne Park or Ladbroke Grove.
Nothing of this kind in August. Try Everything.
September in London
Peak seasonThe best of September: Grouse and game, Native oysters.
In season
- Grouse and game
The Glorious Twelfth (12 August) opens grouse season; partridge and pheasant follow in the autumn.
Aug–Dec - Native oysters
Colchester and Whitstable natives through the months with an R.
Sep–Apr
Nothing of this kind in September. Try Everything.
October in London
Peak seasonThe best of October: Grouse and game, Native oysters, London Restaurant Festival.
In season
- Grouse and game
The Glorious Twelfth (12 August) opens grouse season; partridge and pheasant follow in the autumn.
Aug–Dec - Native oysters
Colchester and Whitstable natives through the months with an R.
Sep–Apr
On the calendar
- London Restaurant FestivalOctober
Set menus and events across the city's restaurants.
Nothing of this kind in October. Try Everything.
November in London
Shoulder seasonThe best of November: Mince pies and Christmas puddings, Grouse and game, Christmas markets.
In season
- Grouse and game
The Glorious Twelfth (12 August) opens grouse season; partridge and pheasant follow in the autumn.
Aug–Dec - Native oysters
Colchester and Whitstable natives through the months with an R.
Sep–Apr
Eat it now
- Mince pies and Christmas puddings
Every bakery and pub from late November.
Nov–Dec
On the calendar
- Christmas marketsmid November to early January
Southbank, Leicester Square and the festive stalls at Borough Market.
Nov–Dec
Nothing of this kind in November. Try Everything.
December in London
The best of December: Mince pies and Christmas puddings, Grouse and game, Christmas markets.
In season
- Grouse and game
The Glorious Twelfth (12 August) opens grouse season; partridge and pheasant follow in the autumn.
Aug–Dec - Native oysters
Colchester and Whitstable natives through the months with an R.
Sep–Apr
Eat it now
- Mince pies and Christmas puddings
Every bakery and pub from late November.
Nov–Dec
On the calendar
- Christmas marketsmid November to early January
Southbank, Leicester Square and the festive stalls at Borough Market.
Nov–Dec
Plan around
- Christmas Day closures25-26 December
Most restaurants and all of public transport stop on Christmas Day.
Nothing of this kind in December. Try Everything.
Festival dates move from year to year, so check this year's dates before you book. Seasons are how growers, markets and local guides describe them; edges vary with the weather. Know something we missed? Tell us.