Nick and Jo , Founders

We’re Nick and Jo, the founders of Eventissima Artisan Markets, and we create friendly, well-run town centre markets that champion independent makers and small businesses.

We’re an experienced events team and we really care about the people we work with. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or a seasoned stallholder, we’re always happy to offer advice, share what we know and work with you to promote your business. Alongside organising and managing our events, we support stallholders through social media, online marketing and promotion, helping you reach new customers and build confidence along the way.

We’re proud members of the Institute of Event Planning and the Institute of Professional Wedding Planners, but just as importantly, we’re approachable, organised and genuinely supportive.

Eventissima started back in 2016, running local village fairs in Eynsford and Meopham. As our community grew, many of our stallholders asked if we could help them take the next step — moving from village halls to busy High Street locations across Kent. That’s where our town centre markets began, and today we run vibrant events in places like Tunbridge Wells and Faversham, bringing together talented makers and shoppers who love to support independent businesses.

At the heart of Eventissima is a simple idea: connecting craftspeople, artists, artisans, market traders and small businesses with customers who want to buy what they make.

We want our markets to feel welcoming and inclusive places where people feel they belong, where entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged, community is built, and everyone is treated with kindness. We believe markets should be enjoyable as well as professional, and that having fun matters too.

Our markets are designed to give small businesses the chance to dip their toe in the water in a relaxed, friendly environment, a place to test ideas, meet new customers, network with other makers and start building something sustainable. From your first event to your next stage of growth, we’re here to support you every step of the way.