Westminster Kingsway College past alumni include Jamie Oliver, Ainsley Harriott and Sophie Wright. Each menu will be vegetarian and refreshed on a weekly basis, as the menus will be built in line with seasonal availability.
Rebecca Barrett, head of strategy, partnerships and communications at Covent Garden Market Authority, said: “We have a long-standing relationship with the college and each year welcome the students on to the market to experience the world behind the fresh produce they cook with.
“We’re thrilled to be building on this partnership with the launch of the New Covent Garden Market Menu and we hope the students enjoy learning new skills with the very best of British produce at their fingertips.”
The launch of the vegetarian menus coincides with the reopening of the Westminster Kingsway College restaurants, after they were closed during the pandemic.
Jose Souto, chef lecturer in culinary arts at Westminster Kingsway College, added: “The students hugely value having access to the array of fruit and veg from New Covent Garden Market and the launch of the new menu will give them increased access to and understanding of the very best seasonal produce out there.
“Great quality seasonal produce has the power to truly elevate the taste and presentation of a dish and we’re looking forward to welcoming back diners and introducing them to the New Covent Garden Market Menu.”