Free Food Fest at Camberwell Green, Saturday 16 May 2026

80-plus food stalls from around the world at Camberwell Green on Saturday 16 May 2026. Brazilian barbecue, Venezuelan arepas, Caribbean jerk, Vietnamese pho, all in one place. Free entry, free music, even a free community lunch if you turn up early enough.

What's on

80 food stalls run the perimeter of the Green from 11am. Four bars on site for craft ales, wine, Pimms and fresh juices. Live music through the day plus DJs from 4pm. Family activities run the whole event.

Local stalls run alongside the food, honey, jam, mead from south London producers. The Met Police usually do free bike security marking on site too.

Address: Camberwell Green, London SE5 7AA. Runs 11am-7pm.

How to get there

1. Denmark Hill station (Thameslink and Overground) is closest, 10-minute walk north. 2. Or Oval tube (Northern line), 20-minute walk south, or the 36 bus. 3. Walk into the green. No tickets, no booking, just turn up. 4. Spring Community Hub stall is signposted for the free lunch. 5. Download the Camberwell Life app on the day for the stall map and Camberwell Food Walks listings.

What's worth knowing

Hit it 11am-2pm. Stalls are fully stocked, the free lunch is still flowing, queues are short. After 2pm the favourites run out and the crowds thicken.

Brazilian and Venezuelan stalls are the standouts. Grilled meats beat the generic falafel options, around £8-15 a plate.

The Met Police bike marking is genuinely useful if you cycle. Free, five minutes, theft deterrent.

Outdoor only. If May throws rain at it, there's no indoor backup. Check the forecast morning of.

FAQ

Is the community lunch really free? Yes, while stocks last. Spring Community Hub serves around 200 plates from 11:30am.

Are pets allowed? Yes, dogs on leads.

How busy does it get? Around 3,000-5,000 people across the day. Peak is 1-3pm.

Are kids welcome? Yes, family-friendly, activities throughout.

Quick facts

Address: Camberwell Green, London SE5 7AA Date: Saturday 16 May 2026 Time: 11am-7pm Price: Free entry. Free community lunch from Spring Community Hub (limited). Closest station: Denmark Hill (Thameslink, Overground)