Maidenhead & Windsor

Italian delights from olives and oils to cheeses, cakes and breads will be sold on the streets of Maidenhead later this month when Italian traders bring their freshly-produced treats to town.

On Thursday November 22 and Saturday 24 market stalls will line the High Street from 9am to 5.30pm and on Friday 23 the market will be open from 9am to 8pm in celebration of the Christmas lights switch-on. The market is being hosted by Maidenhead Town Partnership.

The many goods on offer include speciality breads such as focaccia, herb and ciabatta; antipasto of olives, marinated artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and pickled vegetables; biscuits, cakes and pastries; cheeses to include parmesan, goats, sheep and cow’s milk cheese; cured meats; pastas; olive oils and vinegars; hot foods which can been eaten in town or taken home to be warmed up and Torrone e Cioccolata – a speciality cake best described as soft nougat, which comes in 33 flavours! There will also be an array of chocolate cakes and drinks to suit all palates.

Steph James, Maidenhead town centre manager, said: “The Christmas Italian market coming to Maidenhead will be a great opportunity for shoppers to get those special gifts for Christmas and treat themselves too.

“There will be loads on offer, and alongside all the other events in Maidenhead this Christmas it will be a great start to the festive season.”

For more information about the market, call Steph James, town centre manager, on 01628 794128.

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead