Street food traders invited to register for revamped Model Market in Lewisham

Landsec has announced the return of Model Market to Lewisham Shopping Centre in Spring 2026, signalling a key investment in South London’s food, drink and cultural economy.

The relaunched destination will provide a platform for independent hospitality operators, creative businesses and local traders – with applications now open here.

The relaunch will take inspiration from its original 1950s market style to create a buzzing communal atmosphere. Capturing everything that made the market a local favourite, including great food and good music, it will also introduce fresh new concepts, establishing a hub for independent kitchens, local makers and creative spaces. 

Each space will offer a unique micro-dining or retail experience, from street food favourites to innovative emerging vendors. The Market will also serve as a social hub, delivering DJ sets and genre-spanning music alongside a host of events, pop-ups and cultural programming blending food, music and art. 

Applications now open

Organisers are looking to build a local team with positions available across marketing, events management, site management and bar staff. The Model market is also inviting street-food traders, independent chefs, drinks partners, bakers, artists and makers to register their interest in joining the new Model Market until 1 March.

Applications are particularly welcome from traders based in Lewisham and neighbouring areas, reinforcing Model Market’s deep community roots and championing the creativity that defines South London. 

Mark Warne, director of hospitality and Leisure at Landsec, said: “Model Market holds a special place in South London’s cultural history and forms a key part of Landsec’s wider transformation plans for Lewisham Shopping Centre.

"By providing a permanent home for this much-loved Market, we’re helping to secure its future as a vibrant dining, social and creative hub. Crucially, this provides new commercial opportunities for independent food and drink businesses at a time when many are facing rising costs and challenging trading conditions.”

Clicke here to apply.

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