The Pitt

The Pitt Food Market is set to be an monthly event on the last Saturday of each month to hang out and enjoy what’s on offer from street food vendors. I’ve been twice and its and event that looks to be gaining momentum.
There are no shortage of markets in Edinburgh. Stockbridge, Waverley, Farmers markets. Many of them have good food served from their stalls, some of which can be found here.
However there’s quite a unique atmosphere about the event. Off the beaten track a bit in essentially an industrial estate, it’s not your typical venue. I think that works in its favour. There are large fire pits that burn throughout the day but looks particularly impressive at night.
There are around 10 – 15 different food trucks and stalls which look to be changing each month. Hot food, beer and alcoholic drinks, coffee and baked goods were available.
There was buzz there; it feels more like being at the Fringe festival than normal market where people grab some food and hang out with friends.
There were some long queues though and I although I was that in middle afternoon it seemed food was in short supply and would run out by the evening. Hopefully this situation improves as the event progresses.
I’d say grab some friends, grab a beer, bring an empty stomach, come early and hope it’s sunny. I will definitely be back when it is next on.

This is a great idea. A street food festival tucked away off of Pitt St in Leith. As a vegetarian, there were 3 food vans offering something for us non-​carnivores but felt like a lack of choice for any veggies or vegans hence the 3 stars. There was a good atmosphere, good music, a few firepits on the go and beer by Summerhall and a small bar selling wine, gin and tasty Scottish potato vodka. Good for groups, couples and families. Some more veggie options (chargrilled veg, veg haggis, veg chilli), marshmallows and I’d be going back regularly.

This is the first day of what is hoped to become a monthly festival of Street Food. There’s a selection of food vendors from around the Edinburgh area including Barnacles & Bones and Fresh Revolution as well as the beers from Barney’s.
Most of the food offerings are around £6 so it’s a nice way to try some of the best street food offerings of the city as well as experiencing some rather cool background music.
Definitely recommended to get you away from the city centre and down into Leith