London vegan news, reviews & events
Wow. It is over. My mammoth month-long Friday night supper club event known as Around the World with FGV has come to an end. What a food adventure! We started with the gorgeously plated Caribbean cuisine of Vegan Peasant, moved on to the hearty Brazilian fare of Essential Vegan, were in awe of the technical skills of The Vegan Ronin during the Japanese … Read more
So, you are hunting around for a niche dining experience. Think you have seen it all? Think again. Leading London-based secret supper club expert The Vegan Ronin is hosting a special lunch that will have you redefining your understanding of the word exclusive. Before I explore the actual food component of this limited event, I want to … Read more
I celebrate things that make me happy but I don’t partake in organised celebrations. You won’t ever get a Christmas card signed “All my love, Fat Gay Vegan xx” and you certainly will never be expected to buy me a birthday present. Many years ago, I decided to opt out of societal shenanigans and I … Read more
Interested in marketing? Have a passing interest in mass advertising? Let Gourmet Burger Kitchen demonstrate how NOT to run an advertising campaign in 2016: Firstly, spend several years building up a small but not insignificant niche following of vegetarians by developing an inclusive menu with clear labelling on all your meat free options. Then push yourself to be … Read more
My buddy Jhenn is a food mastermind. She turned Veg Bar into a hotspot of culinary delights with her kitchen wizardry and has been serving up delicious food via her own supper clubs for years. Now that Jhenn has stepped away from her role at Veg Bar, she has decided to dedicate her time and energies into staging … Read more
Four nights in central London. Four visiting chefs. All vegan. This multi-night food event is a celebration of vegan cuisine from all over the globe and something food lovers certainly do not want to miss. Spread across Friday nights in March 2014, Around the World with FGV is a collaboration between London’s leading vegan event planner and four … Read more
When I handed out my Day of the Dead vegan supper club goodie bags, one of the items that got a lot of attention and murmurs of appreciation was the Chocolate Orange Pud cups from vegan dessert experts Pudology. As you might know from an old post of mine, the Pudology cups are filled with smooth, sweet and … Read more