London Vegan Events

Best at VegfestUK London 2017

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It is that time of year again. VegfestUK London is set to throw open its doors to consumers and activists this weekend (Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 October, 2017) at London Olympia.

The full show guide can be found online, but I wanted to highlight some of my top picks for the show.

Let’s take a look!

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I adore Kizzy’s Cookies. They are just the right amount of chewy.

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My number one pick for food vendor at the show this year is What The Pitta!. Stunning comfort food that I can’t get enough of.

I always make time for the vegan wagon wheels by Ananda’s.

Conscious Chocolate bars are exquisite and maybe the most luxurious treat I know.

Tofurky is one of the true superstar vegan brands on the planet and they will be selling their new gran and go sandwiches.

A vegan show is not a vegan show without Follow Your Heart. Get your Vegenaise at show prices!

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My book! I will be selling early release copies of my first ever book and will even be presenting some of the themes of the book during a talk in the auditorium on Saturday at 4pm.

You can buy your advance tickets for VegfestUK London online now.

Series of Mexican food events

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I am thrilled to present the 6th annual vegan Day of the Dead celebration as part of a series of three dining events across London.

Each event is curated by superstar vegan chef Mariana Blanco of the legendary Los Loosers, Mexico City.

Los Loosers have been profiled by many news outlets including Los Angeles Times, Financial Times, Facebook, Vice, Time Out, and many more.

These events are going to be in high demand, so please book quickly to avoid disappointment.

November 2 – Day of the Dead reception

  • Gorgeous 10 Cable Street venue in central London
  • Mexican canapés
  • Beer and cocktail bar available
  • Limited to 50 guests
  • Facebook event page here
  • Book tickets now

November 4 – Mexico City Feast Night

  • Black Cat Cafe takeover in Hackney
  • Two sittings available – early or late
  • Mexico City menu full of comfort food
  • Limited to 25 guests per sitting
  • Facebook event here
  • Book tickets now

November 6 – Mexican Ramen Night

  • VeganHQ takeover in South Ealing/West London location
  • Japanese/Mexican fusion
  • Extremely limited seating of just 20 guests
  • Facebook event here
  • Book tickets now

Los Loosers is considered by many (including FGV) to be one of the best vegan food providers on the planet and these exclusive London events are sure to sell out quickly.

Follow Los Loosers on Instagram to see their gorgeous food.

Extra note: lots of love, gratitude and awe to Ricardo for the glorious event flyer.

The FGV book arrives early

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Of course you all know I have a book being released in January 2018, right?

Fat Gay Vegan: Eat, Drink and Live Like You Give a Sh!t is being published by Nourish Books and is available to pre-order via Amazon right now.

But…

If you are super keen to read what I am calling my ‘manifesto for living a compassionate life’ and can’t wait until January, my publisher has made a limited number of copies available for VegfestUK London on October 21 and 22, 2017.

I will have 300 copies of my first ever book to sell from a stall on level three of the VegfestUK venue and I will be on hand for most of the weekend to chat with you about it.

I am also hosting a presentation in the auditorium on the Saturday at 4:00pm to talk about the themes of the book and explain my approach to veganism, how I think we can expand our compassion beyond caring for animals and where I think veganism is heading in the future.

In addition, I will be hosting an informal discussion about the importance of running local vegan markets and offering some tips for anyone interested in starting one on their area on Sunday at 2:00pm.

You can read about my VegfestUK London talks online here.

Hope to see you at the show!

Cooking class

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Here is some info about an upcoming vegan cooking class taking place in London.

Join in a celebration of vegan cooking with diverse recipes drawing on Lee Watson’s recent travels around the world. Lee will be cooking a variety of nutritious and tasty dishes at this event in Brixton on Saturday October 21, 2017.

Techniques will be explained clearly and you will receive a bespoke recipe booklet meaning that you’ll have the confidence and resources to try all the dishes at home. Lee will share loads of ideas and tips, and you’ll get to taste all dishes at the end when you enjoy a buffet lunch.

You’ll be shown:

  • Plant-based cheese
  • Raw desserts
  • Simple curry tips
  • The best of tofu and tempeh
  • Ultimate breakfast smoothies
  • Buddha/Poke bowls
  • Wholegrain dishes
  • and much more

A spot at this event costs £40 per person.

Lee will be signing copies of the ‘Peace and Parsnips’ book after the event.

Click here to RSVP to the Facebook event page or click here to book a ticket.

Fabulous vegan Chinese pop up

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Listen to me. You need to book a ticket for this event as soon as you finish reading.

The tickets are going to fly out.

Mao Chow is a vegan pop specialising in vegan food that they bill as inauthentic American Chinese.

Their next event is taking place in Dalston on October 15, 2017 and the menu looks like the stuff of dreams.

Check it out below.

Every single item on that amazing menu is vegan and it sounds delightful.

Tickets are £30 plus booking fee and you need to buy them online here.

If this sells out before you get a chance to book, you can follow Mao Chow on Instagram for news of future events.

Get booking!

New vegan product by Baileys

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It has been a very long time coming, but the new Almande vegan drink by Baileys has arrived in the UK and is well worth the wait.

I was invited along to a product tasting session a few nights ago and was blown away by this drink. I think it is going to make a lot of vegans very happy in the UK.

I got chatting with the Baileys team at the event and threw down a challenge.

I said that I was so confident of my photo of their drink getting 1,000 likes on Instagram that I would bet on it.

If the post did get 1,000 likes, Baileys would have to send their team to Hackney Downs Vegan Market this Saturday (September 30, 2017) with bottles of Almande for free taste sampling.

Well, guess what.

The post got more than 1,000 likes in just under an hour!

You can get a free tasting of the new vegan Baileys Almande this Saturday at Hackney Downs Vegan Market. Get full market details here and RSVP to the Facebook event here.

A bet is a bet.

Almande is currently available to buy in Whole Foods Market stores around the UK. New retailers to be added soon.

Extra note: The tasting is for those 18+ and you might be asked for ID. Always drink responsibly.

Fat Gay Vegan at VegfestUK London

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I’m happy to announce that I will be taking part in the annual VegfestUK London event happening on October 21 and 22, 2017.

I will be talking during two events:

Main talk in auditorium on Saturday – Fat Gay Vegan: Eat, Drink and Live Like You Give a Shit

Sean O’Callaghan (Fat Gay Vegan) previews his book ‘Fat Gay Vegan: Eat, Drink and Live Like You Give a Sh!t’, set to be published via Nourish in January 2017. Sean will discuss themes from the book including expanding compassion beyond the plate to include other social justice issues.

Activist Corner talk on Sunday – So you wanna start a local vegan market?

Join blogger, journalist and event planner Fat Gay Vegan as he hosts a Q&A session on the importance of setting up local, independent vegan markets. His popular Hackney Downs Vegan Market has just become a weekly happening and FGV wants you to start one in your area, too!

In addition to my talks, there will be a table selling exclusive advance copies of my new book Fat Gay Vegan: Eat, Drink and Live Like You Give a Shit. This early release is only for VegfestUK London. If you are unable to make it to the show but are still interested in grabbing a copy of my book, you can pre-order via Amazon ahead of the January release by Nourish Books.

Click here to find out more info about VegfestUK London and to buy advance tickets.

Hackney Down Vegan Market September 23

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Just dropping by (who am I kidding – I live here) to let you know about the line up for Hackney Downs Vegan Market as it celebrates becoming a weekly event on Saturday September 23, 2017.

Check out this fabulous line up:

  • Big V London – burgers from the edge of paradise that are changing the way London eats
  • Young Vegans – the finest vegan pies in London from the nicest people in the city
  • Vegan Delice – delectable treats from one of the best vegan baked goods businesses in the UK
  • Hell Yum! – outstanding vegan ice cream and ice cream cookie sandwiches
  • Club Mexicana – a special ONE DAY ONLY mach n cheese menu
  • The Cashew Family – some of the finest gourmet vegan cheese in the UK
  • Vega Mama – be prepared to be bowled over by warm jackfruit curry and take home tubs of vegan tuna!
  • Vogococo – irresistible raw chocolate and energy balls
  • The Cane Press – freshly squeezed sugar cane drink available with or without rum
  • Just Fab – the famous vegan Italian restaurant visits us with panelle, arancini and vegan tiramisu!

I can’t tell you how excited I am to launch weekly and even more so when I look over that list.

I mean, come on. Sugar cane juice and rum!

RSVP to the Facebook event here and invite all your friends.

Hackney Downs Vegan Market weekly

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You asked for it so we made it happen.

Hackney Downs Vegan Market is now a weekly event!

Fat Gay Vegan and EAT WORK ART are thrilled to announce the transformation of London’s best vegan street food market from a monthly event to a WEEKLY one.

There is no need to wait an agonising month to get your fill of delicious comfort food. Starting Saturday September 23rd, 2017 and going forward each and every Saturday, Hackney Downs Studios will be home to the finest collection of vegan traders in London.

Hackney Downs Vegan Market is the original and the best. It’s brought to you by a vegan in order to help vegan businesses. This is your weekly community market and entry is free.

Stay tuned for product giveaway news and updates taking place at the market.

Vegan burger battle

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Oh. My. Buns.

Do you enjoy decadent vegan burgers? Well, you had better along to Hackney Downs Vegan Market on Saturday Septmeber 16, 2017 between 11am and 5pm as four of the best vegan food traders in London go head to head with gorgeous burger creations.

It’s a Vegan Burger Battle, people!

Should we explore the options?

1- Temple of Seitan – soft white bun lightly toasted featuring a special recipe burger sauce, crunchy hash brown, succulent burger with gristle, fried mozzarella block, and a slice of bacon. 

2 – Big V London – the Classic Facon Cheeseburger. Classic plant meat burger with melted mature cheddar, crispy house maple bacon, burger sauce, spicy tomato relish, red onion, pickles on a toasted custom poppy seed Brioche bun.

3 – Cafe SoVegan – the Mac Daddy. A southern style chicken burger topped with salad, mac no cheese and crispy onions.

4 – Eat Chay – Korean BBQ Big Mac with vegan cheese and homemade vegan kimchi.

If you had to pick just one, what would you do? OK, that’s a bit cruel. I’ll let you pick two.

This version of Hackney Downs Vegan Market is going to be one of the best showcases of vegan burgers you can get in the UK.

If burgers are not your thing (please leave), rest assured that we have a stunning line up of sweet and savoury food from a huge roster of street food traders.

You can see the full line up here and you can RSVP to the Facebook event online here.

Yay for vegan burger battles!