A new multi-use venue opening in east London this spring will include the UK’s first ‘integrated indoor vertical farm’.
Corner Corner in Canada Water, Rotherhithe in central London will include food outlets, live music and an indoor farm developed and managed by Harvest London. The farm will be designed to grow produce to supply the food hall and all-day café, which will be managed by street food specialist Kerb, which also operates London’s Seven Dials Market.
Chris Davies, chief executive of Harvest London, said the company was “thrilled to be at the heart of Corner Corner.” He added, “Our mission is to transform the way we grow, distribute, and consume food, and Corner Corner provides the perfect environment to showcase the possibilities of hyper-local, sustainable farming.”
It is hoped that the indoor farm will also be able to supply other restaurants across London.
“Vertical farming is not just about maximising output; it’s about rethinking how we grow food in cities and the role food production plays in the urban landscape,” he continued. “At Corner Corner, we’re showcasing an approach that emphasises sustainability, quality, and engagement with the local community. This project demonstrates how cities can integrate food production in ways that enhance both environmental and social resilience.”
“Each visit to Corner Corner offers a fresh experience that pushes creative boundaries,” added Simon Tracey, CEO of Broadwick, the company which will run the venue. “It’s not just about scale, but about rethinking what spaces like this can do — from cultivating an environment where the most exciting talent in the jazz scene want to perform, to installing a one-of-a-kind vertical farm that makes sustainability both visually stunning and integral to the food on your plate.”
