Local Food In Surrey

Buying, preparing, sharing, growing, and eating food is an important part of community and culture in Surrey. As outlined in our Sustainability Charter, the City strives to ensure residents have access to locally grown, fresh, healthy and affordable food.

From farmers markets and food trucks, to community kitchens and kitchen rentals, see below for ways you can buy, grow and share food in Surrey.

Community Food Resource Map

Use this interactive map to find food resources in Surrey, including where you can grow your own vegetables, access free and low-cost food, attend a community meal, and support your local farmers.

View the Community Food Resource Map

Know of an additional food resource in Surrey? Please contact sustainability@surrey.ca to help us keep the food resource map up to date.

Buying Local

Surrey is home to more than 475 farms, and that agriculture accounts for one-third of our City’s land.

We encourage residents and visitors to support Surrey farmers by buying locally. The Surrey Farm Fresh Guide lists local Surrey farms that offer produce and horticultural products for sale to the public.

You can also visit a seasonal Farmers Market in Surrey to find fresh, local produce.

Farmers markets

There are a growing number of Farmers Markets taking place in Surrey and across Metro Vancouver.

The Surrey Urban Farmers Market takes place on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in the parking lot of Royal Kwantlen Park at the corner of 104 Street and Old Yale Road. An online option is also being offered for select items.

The Clayton Community Farmer's Market is held on select Sundays from May to October at the Clayton Community Centre (7155 187a St, Surrey, BC). This accessible and inclusive market welcomes everyone, including members of the LGBTQ+ community. As a BCAFM-registered market, it highlights local farmers, crafters, and artisans. Visitors can also enjoy the Family Fun Zone, live music, and a variety of food trucks.

Cloverdale Market Days feature unique items from local BC Artisans and treasures from the downtown merchants with over 100 vendors. Located in Historic Downtown Cloverdale, Cloverdale Market Days events run five times each year every summer and are attended by thousands of locals and tourists.

See the BC Association of Farmers Markets to learn more about Farmers Markets.

Growing Your Own Food

You can play an even bigger part in sustainability in Surrey by growing your own food. From herbs to vegetables to fruit and nut trees, our climate is great for growing food in our own backyards.

Surrey's mild climate and rich soils make it a great place to grow a wide range of products.

Not enough space to grow at home? Consider growing food on your balcony, or join a community garden. Visit your local nursery to get started.

Farm Start-Up Guide

Thinking of starting your own farm? Check out our Fraser Valley Farm Start-Up Guide to learn how to start your own farm or lease out your farmland to new farmers.