Exploring Oval Farmers Market in South London to hunt down unique, freshly baked African-inspired cookies overflowing with bold spices and rich fillings
“A fantastic market discovery, very unique, thick, buttery cookies packed with unique spiced flavors that set them apart from other stalls”
The Investigation
Set in the historic grounds of St Mark's Church, Oval Farmers Market is home to some of South London's finest artisan food traders. This case took us straight to a specialty baker bringing vibrant West African flavor profiles to soft, thick-baked cookies, making it a standout stop for sweet lovers visiting the market.
The Tasting
Specialty African Cookies: Golden-baked, generously filled cookies featuring a soft center, balanced sweetness, and subtle warm spices unique to traditional African baking styles. We tried the following cookies: Here are the cookies listed on the menu:
Cookie Brûlée:
Madagascar vanilla custard cookie with gooey caramel bites.
Ivorian Champion:
Rich chocolate cookie made with Ivorian cocoa, roasted Ivorian cashews, and a fudgy brownie centre.
Sweet Miracle:
Egyptian Moringa and Pistachio Cookie, filled with velvety pistachio cream and topped with toasted pistachio nuts.
The Rose Lake:
White chocolate cookie with Senegalese hibiscus jam and a swirl of cream.
Questions, answered
Where can you find this place?
Check on the page's instagram or TikTok pages, or send them a DM. At the time of the review, they were primarily exhibiting at markets. This event was at the Oval Farmers Market, located outside St Mark's Church in Kennington/Oval.
When is Oval Farmers Market open
The market typically operates every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
