Three London food and market events open 6 to 9 August 2026
Charity Super.Mkt, KERB and Whippies ice cream launch in King’s Cross, Canada Water and Seven Dials
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Three food and market events open in London next week. Charity Super.Mkt returns to Coal Drops Yard in King’s Cross on 6 August 2026. The market runs until 9 August, featuring stalls from charities including the British Heart Foundation and Fight for Sight.
KERB will host around 50 street-food traders at Canada Water on 8 and 9 August. Traders will serve dishes from Japan, Singapore, Indonesia and Korea. The event coincides with the Urban Garden Fair, which will run an East Asian summer market at the same location.
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Whippies ice cream opens in Seven Dials
Whippies, a new soft-serve ice cream shop, opens in Seven Dials Market on 8 August. The shop is run by the team behind Big Kid Ice Cream in Carnaby. For its opening weekend, Whippies will sell 99 Flake 99s for 99p each day.
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Charity Super.Mkt will operate at Coal Drops Yard from 10:00 to 18:00 each day. Entry is free, but purchases support the charities involved. The market includes repair drop-ins and upcycling sessions, as reported by Londonist.
KERB’s event at Canada Water runs from 12:00 to 20:00 on 8 August and 12:00 to 18:00 on 9 August. Food traders will accept card payments, and seating will be available. The Urban Garden Fair’s market will run alongside KERB’s event, selling crafts and cultural items.
Whippies will open at 11:00 on 8 August in Seven Dials Market. The 99p 99 Flake cones are available while stocks last. The shop will also sell sundaes and slushies, as reported by Londonist.
What happens next
Charity Super.Mkt will close on 9 August. KERB’s event at Canada Water ends on the same day. Whippies will remain open in Seven Dials Market after its launch weekend, though the 99p offer is only available on 8 and 9 August.
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+When does Charity Super.Mkt open at Coal Drops Yard?
Charity Super.Mkt opens on 6 August 2026 at Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross. It runs until 9 August, with free entry and stalls supporting multiple charities, as reported by Londonist.
+How many street-food traders will KERB host at Canada Water?
KERB will host about 50 street-food traders at Canada Water on 8 to 9 August 2026. The event features East and Southeast Asian dishes and runs alongside the Urban Garden Fair.
+What is the price of a 99 Flake cone at Whippies during opening weekend?
Whippies will sell 99 Flake cones for 99p each during its opening weekend on 8 to 9 August 2026. The offer is available while stocks last, as reported by Londonist.
+Are the events free to attend?
Yes, all three events are free to enter. Charity Super.Mkt, KERB at Canada Water, and Whippies in Seven Dials Market do not charge admission, though food and items must be purchased separately.
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