Greenwich Market is the perfect spot to get among the hustle of street food in the summer. And is there a better way to dine on a summer’s day than browsing a delicious array of street food options?

First there’s the distinctive smell of sizzling dishes, popping with flavour from a smoking barbecue. Next, there’s the irresistible tang of fresh salads made with surprising ingredients from across the globe.

After all that, you’ll find you simply cannot ignore the seductive siren song of desserts from donuts to lush cold ice-cream – you’ll find vendors scooping out a kaleidoscope of flavours.

The best part is that if you’re eating with friends or family, you can split up and reconvene and admire each other’s selections (try to keep your food FOMO at bay).

In Greenwich there is an abundance of places to sit outdoors to eat: in the shade or the afternoon sun. Head down to the Thames for a riverside view while you tuck in and watch the boats passing by.

If a lazy picnic on grass is more your style, you can take your lunch and spread out on the lawns of the Old Royal Naval College.

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So, what should you eat?

There are dozens and dozens of street food vendors both in the market and at our Cutty Sark Street Food Market to choose from depending on what day of the week you come.

Let your senses guide you to the likes of Desi Indian food for generous portions of thali and curry. At Persian Delights you can tuck into a morgh pilau box or a saffron chicken wrap (to name a couple of specialties).

Homemade shish kebabs are on constant rotation at Rumbling Flame. Asian inspired slow cooked beef and sticky barbeque pork belly are popular menu items at Pigdogs & Brisket.

Vegetarians and vegans won’t go hungry with numerous vendors catering for ethical consumers. Try Addis Taste for Ethiopian and Eritrean flavours with plentiful options. Hullabaloo is a permanent fixture with vegan and vegetarian Indian dishes.

The Thai Kitchen delivers vegetarian curries and a vegetarian pad thai made with tofu. There’s also Italian, Spanish, Korean and Chinese options to tempt you back again and again.

Finally, it’s time for dessert and there is no shortage of sweet treats at Greenwich Market. Try Hungarian style Chimney Cakes, Spanish churros, ice creams from Milktree Gelato, and artistic cupcakes from Lola’s. There’s also a branch of the much loved plant-inspired Crosstown Doughnuts here, and for classic confectionery including sweeties from the USA and around the world head to Mr Humbug.