There is a buzz in Old Market Square as shoppers enjoy the variety of food options at the International Market. The market has returned to Nottingham and people are loving what is on offer as well as seeing the familiar faces of many stall holders.
The International Market at Old Market Square will be on until Saturday July 2nd. It's not just food either as jewellery stalls and handmade bags are available to purchase as well as flowers, lemonade and sweets galore.
For food lovers especially, the International Market is the place to be. Nottinghamshire Live went out spoke to people browsing what was on sale as well as the people manning the stalls.
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Business owners have shared their excitement to be back in Nottingham. Julian Jimenez, 52 is the owner of Bella Paella.
Originally from Newark, his most popular paella is chicken, pork and chorizo. Julian said: “I come here every time the market is here, we have a new paella which is a vegan option.
“Nottingham is a nice place, I don’t live too far but it’s a nice place to come and work. We travel all over.”
We couldn't resist but to try some paella that people were stopping to look at, and we weren’t disappointed. The paella was nice and hot. It tasted fresh and the meatballs added in were perfectly cooked. At Bella Paella, a small portion of paella of your choice is £6, a medium portion £7 and a large portion £8.
Simon Wong works at Jason Jamie. Originally from Liverpool, the food Simon serves is chargrilled street food.
Simon told Nottinghamshire Live: “Our most popular item at the moment is the triple chicken grill box.”
Simon continued and said: “We always come to Nottingham, Nottingham reminds me of Liverpool a lot, the people are exactly the same. Markets like this are important because they keep the town alive.”
At Jason Jamie, the popular triple chicken grill box is £6.90 for a regular box and £7.90 for a large.
Gemma Kennedy, 39 spoke about what she had brought from the market. The nurse from Strelley said: “I’ve brought a new ring today, there’s some good little bits here that would make perfect presents. I’ve had some lemonade from a lemonade stand and it was lovely, you watch him squeeze it in front of you and it was just what I needed.”
Gemma continued and said: “I’m off to look at the flowers next and then I may get my son a bit of Pick ‘N’ Mix as a treat for when he finishes school.”
At the lemonade stand, Lemon Shakers, you can get a large lemonade for £3.60. Ron Johnson, 67 had his lunch at the market.
Now retired, Ron said: “I visit most markets when I hear that they’re on. My wife and I like looking around and the weather hasn’t been too bad today. Walk around and you can see everyone enjoying themselves, it’s been nice.”
Ron who lives in Chilwell continued and said: “It’d be a nice place to take the grandkids, get them some candy floss and sweets, my youngest [grandchild] has never been to Goose Fair so we shall look forward to taking him in October.”
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