London vegan news, reviews & events
Something truly spectacular happened today and I need you to pay close attention. It involves a market in North London, a generous portion of incredible food, and a reader named Oliver who clearly knows what he’s talking about.
Hungry for details? Keep reading below.
Something seriously exciting is happening, and I need you all to pay attention. It involves running, vegan cheese, and making sure people have access to nutritious food.
Intrigued? You should be.
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Have you ever torn off a piece of warm, spongy injera and scooped up a mouthful of rich, spiced lentil stew?
If not, you are missing out on one of the most glorious food experiences imaginable. Ethiopian cuisine is full of deep, earthy flavours that makes every meal feel like a celebration.
And now, you have the chance to learn how to make it yourself.
Keep reading below for all the details on how you can get involved and support a brilliant cause at the same time.
Massive news for plant-based dining. Plates in London has been awarded a Michelin star!
Seeing a fully-vegan restaurant achieve this accolade shows just how far plant-based cuisine has come, and I could not be more thrilled.
If you are thinking you need to book a table immediately, you are not alone.
If you love coffee, pastries, and all things vegan, let me introduce you to your new obsession.
Shotwave Coffee.
Housed inside Temple of Seitan locations in Hackney and Camden, this coffee and pastry haven is serving up pure plant-based indulgence.
Public service announcement.
Sunrise Bakery, the largest Caribbean bakery in the UK, now has single serve vegan cake slices available in UK supermarkets.
Take a look at these beauties I grabbed yesterday here in London and then read below for more info.
Last night, I had the absolute pleasure of speaking at a Legal Vegan Network event, sharing my journey of blending activism, community building, and professional work to fight oppression and push for a kinder world.
Now this might be a little too niche for the blog, but you never know if somebody reading could benefit from knowing about this group!
Keep reading below.
These semi-regular dining events I’ve been hosting at DAUNS Scandi cafe to raise funds for Made In Hackney have quickly become a favourite for London foodies.
The cosy and social atmosphere couple with some of the finest cuisine in the capital is a winning combination.
If you want to find out what all the fuss is about, the next event planned for Friday May 2nd, 2025 is the perfect opportunity.
Read about the special menu below.
Let me introduce you to semla, the Swedish cream bun that people devour in vast numbers around this time every year.
Traditionally, semla is a cardamom-spiced bun, sliced open and filled with almond paste and a ridiculous amount of whipped cream. Originally eaten just before Lent, this treat has become a seasonal staple in Sweden, with bakeries churning them out by the thousands.
But here’s the problem. They’re almost always not vegan.
Enter Dauns Scandi Café, swooping in like a glorious Nordic pastry hero with a vegan semla so good it’ll have you questioning everything you thought you knew about cream buns.
London. Here is a special cooking event that will have you creating like a French culinary expert!
If you’ve ever dreamed of indulging in the elegance of French cuisine without the dairy, eggs, or meaty bits, then I have great news for you.
Jordan Bourzig is a vegan chef, nutritionist, and all-around plant-based genius and he is ready to guide you through a four-hour masterclass this March (2025) that will make your kitchen feel like a chic Parisian bistro.
