London vegan news, reviews & events
If you have ever wished you could spend an entire weekend eating incredible vegan food while learning from one of the UK’s most exciting chefs, this is your chance.
LD of LD’s Kitchen has unveiled A Weekend with LD, an immersive culinary retreat this September that promises to be about so much more than cooking. Taking place in a beautiful countryside location in France, this is a celebration of food, music, travel and storytelling, all wrapped up in a luxury escape.
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Whenever someone asks me where they can find delicious vegan pies in the UK, Magpye is always the first name out of my mouth.
I’ve been a fan of this independent business for years and it is wonderful to see them continuing to grow while producing some of the tastiest vegan comfort food around. Better still, they deliver nationwide, meaning these beauties can turn up on your doorstep wherever you happen to live.
Magpye started back in 2019 when founders Chris and Sarah decided to create the pies they wanted to eat but couldn’t find anywhere. They began serving hungry customers from a converted trailer on Newcastle Quayside before adapting during lockdown to become a thriving online pie business.
Now they have a tempting line-up of limited edition seasonal pies that deserve your attention.
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London’s celebrated vegan pub is looking for a new Head Chef, and this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
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Some of you are going to be very happy to read this. I know I am.
Queer Vegan Disco is back!
Before the pandemic turned all of our lives upside down, Queer Vegan Disco was one of my favourite regular events. It was a chance for LGBTQ+ vegans, allies, and friends to come together for an evening of dancing, chatting, laughing, and celebrating in a welcoming space. It built a loyal following and people often asked me when it would return.
Well, the time has finally come.
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Looking for your next role in vegan hospitality? One of London’s most loved restaurants is on the hunt for a new chef.
Unity Diner in Spitalfields is currently advertising for a full time chef to join its kitchen team, with an immediate start available.
If you’ve been missing the incredible food of LD’s Kitchen since they wrapped up their London residencies, I have some very good news for you.
The award winning vegan kitchen is back for a special one off event and it sounds like the perfect excuse to head to Camden.
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We passed episode 100 and now are flying forward with a new episode every Tuesday.
Tell Me Where I’m Going (Wrong) is back with episode 102. This week Josh and I discuss the World Cup fever that is taking over the … um, world, as well as the interest in Madonna’s new album. Do we think it’s any good?
We also chat about how we don’t think there is such a thing as an ethical billionaire. This comes in the wake of Taylor Swift hiring Madison Square Garden for her wedding to sport star Travis Kelce.
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If you’ve been following Fat Gay Vegan for any length of time, you’ll know that I have spent years celebrating London’s incredible vegan food scene. You’ll also know that so much of that scene has traditionally been centred around East London.
Hackney. Bethnal Green. Dalston. Walthamstow. Shoreditch. These neighbourhoods have long been home to many of the capital’s most exciting vegan businesses.
But isn’t it refreshing to see independent vegan businesses flourishing in other parts of London too?
That is exactly why I wanted to shine a spotlight on P!NCH, an independent plant-based café tucked away in Fulham.
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I haven’t really been super impressed by desserts in London over the last few years. Usually I enjoy them, finish them, and move on with my life.
But all of this got turned upside down last week near Liverpool Street.
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I’m not a football fan.
It’s not that I’m against the sport, but I am just not interested. I’m more of a tennis person. I could sit for hours as people hit balls to and fro on my screen, but a team of humans kicking a little round ball does nothing for me.
With that said, I do understand how seriously the UK takes the sport of football so I wanted to share some exciting news with you about the upcoming England game this weekend.