London Vegan Events

Ten vegan things to be excited about in London this week

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Life in the UK can be a bit trying sometimes.

We had glorious but bizarre sunshine and warmth in the middle of winter that we felt guilty enjoying because it is probably a sign of our impending, climate-driven doom.

Brexit is circling all around us like the unseen demons in Bird Box. If we don’t look at it, we might survive.

And our politicians seem to have two function modes; uncaring or incompetent.

We could all use some good news, right?

In an attempt to cheer you up, I’ve put together a quick list of ten vegan things you should be excited about in London this week (w/e Sunday March 3, 2019).

Let’s see if we can turn your frown upside down.

  1. Vegan Delice pop up in Westfield Stratford is stacked with tasty treats.

2. There are now two weekly FGV market sections. Every Saturday in Venn Street Clapham and, from this Sunday, one on Walthamstow High Street as part of Walthamstow Sunday Social.

3. Young Vegans still serving up the best pie and gravy in the capital in Camden.

4. Investigate the huge range of vegan shoes and ethical clothing at The Third Estate in Camden.

5. You can buy vegan condoms from As Nature Intended supermarkets around London. Fuck kindly, people.

6. Visit the newest outlet of comfort food chain Arancini Brothers. It is located on Maltby Street in Bermondsey and not only do they serve the best fries in the city, they also have a burger named after FGV!

7. Nora & Nama bakery and deli in Camden has been closed for renovations this week but reopens in a big way on Saturday March 2, 2019. Cake. Sandwiches. Patisserie. Coffee. And more!

8. The cheeseboard at Essential Vegan in Shoreditch is sensational. Honestly.

9. The London Feel Good Co is making the best vegan sausage rolls you will ever taste. You can buy these delicacies at the FGV sections of both Venn Street Market on Saturday and Walthamstow Sunday Social on Sunday.

10. Wulf & Lamb in Chelsea is now serving mouthwatering vegan pizzas as part of their regular menu.

Zero waste market returns for London

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Following a successful launch in 2018, London’s first plant-based, zero waste market is back! This is a not-for-profit initiative with all profits going to Animal Equality, a leading animal protection organisation.

Dedicated to all things eco, Zero Mkt is a one-stop shop with over 40 stallholders. You can purchase bulk grains and fresh produce, upcycled accessories, soaps, candles, cosmetics, vintage clothing and much, much more – all under one roof!

And you get to enjoy tasty vegan food and drink as you browse.

There will also be free workshops taking place throughout the day, including a cooking demo from plant-based, zero waste chef Max La Manna; a talk from Humane Society International (UK) about the environmental impacts of animal agriculture; and an eco embroidery workshop with Offset Warehouse.

Zero Mkt is all about:

  • Zero animal products
  • Zero single-use plastics
  • Zero waste

Surplus meals will be donated to City Harvest and leftover food will be composted and used by the venue’s Gardening Club. Trees will also be planted by event founders, as part of a carbon offsetting mission.

Zero Mkt is taking place on Saturday April 13, 2019 between 10am and 5pm at Saint Thomas More Language College on Cadogan Street, Chelsea.

The nearest underground station is Sloane Square. Lifts and disability accessible toilets are available on site.

Entry into the event and all workshops is totally FREE. Simply download your free ticket in advance on Eventbrite to guarantee entry.

You can follow Zero Mkt on Instagram.

New home for London vegan pizza business

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Great news for pizza lovers and vegans who like to hang out in Brixton.

Vegan pizza superstars PickyWops are launching their new kitchen takeover on Thursday February 21, 2019 at The Queen’s Head pub in Brixton.

Want better news? PickyWops is hosting a HUGE party on the night to celebrate the launch and you can buy tickets.

Want betterer news? The Queen’s Head is going vegan and staying vegan for good!

The party will start at 7pm and it’s gonna be aperitivo style. Each ticket gives you entrance, a first drink, nibbles of their food and music all night.

Tickets are moving VERY quickly for this opening night party, so be fast and book online.

Moving on from the opening party, the PickyWops kitchen will be open Tuesday through Sunday each week from 6:30pm until 10pm.

The regular menu will include PickyWops pizza as well as pasta, a burger, vegan fish and chips, and a Sunday roast!

Follow PickyWops on Instagram to stay updated on all the latest news. See the exact location of The Queen’s Head thanks to Google Maps.

New weekly vegan market from FGV

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BREAKING NEWS

I am thrilled to announce that FGV is collaborating with Walthamstow Sunday Social to bring London a new weekly vegan market.

Launching on March 3, 2019 Walthamstow Sunday Social is set to be a weekly celebration of independent business, entertainment, creativity, and of course food. It is one of the biggest local markets in Europe!

Walthamstow Sunday Social is an initiative to bring vibrancy to the local area and to show people the value of their high street.

The FGV section will be on the high street alongside craft, vintage, and fresh fruit/vegetable traders, just steps from major transport links in Walthamstow Central.

The vegan section will feature ten traders including some of the best hot food traders in the capital.

More details are coming soon but in the meantime you can follow Walthamstow Sunday Social on Facebook and Instagram. You can see their website here.

As always, follow FGV on Instagram for visual updates about our traders.

In addition to every Sunday in Walthamstow between 10am and 4pm, we also present the FGV at Venn Street section in Clapham every Saturday between 10am and 4pm.

If you are north of the river or south of the river, we have you covered!

FGV at Vegan Life Live London

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Vegan Life isn’t just the name of the monthly magazine featuring my column. It is also a massive vegan lifestyle show that celebrates everything plant-based.

The annual London version of the show is taking place at Alexandra Palace on March 9 and 10, 2019 and I will be there selling copies of my book, chatting to people, and enjoying the show.

You will be able to find me at Stand 5. I would love to see you there.

If you are keen to come along and enjoy the cooking demos, food court, new product displays, and informative talks you can get 2-for-1 tickets at this online link.

Visit the Vegan Life Live website to get full show details.

Discounted tickets for Vegan Life Live

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The jumbo Vegan Life Live show is back for another huge year at Alexandria Palace on March 9 and 10, 2019.

And I’ve got a link so you can get two-for-one tickets!

Vegan Life Live is an annual show hosted by Vegan Life Magazine, the home of my monthly column!

The huge north London show features cooking demos, talks, live music, education, and a huge food hall with approximately 25 vendors.

One day tickets cost £12 but if you book online here, you can get a two-for-the-price-of-one ticket.

Have a great show!

Vegan pop up events in Camden

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Two vegan pop ups are set to take over the space at Cafe Chula in Camden Market next week!

Are you ready for some exclusive vegan eating?

On Monday January 28, 2019 ​The V Spot​ will serve a menu starting with a trio of tacos: banana blossom ‘fish’; pulled chipotle butternut squash, and mole black bean. This will be followed by tortilla soup with jackfruit and a green salad with creamy pepita dressing. To finish, guests will be served a vegan tres leches cake with fresh fruit.

On Tuesday January 29, 2018​ ​Ol’Factory​ ​will run their first ever experimental dinner as a conversation salon where guests will be guided through discussions at their tables.

The four course menu includes a tostada of field mushrooms, charred avocados, chia caviar, algae seaweed, and passionfruit. Tacos on the night will feature jackfruit mole poblano with Yucatan pickled onion and seitan ‘chicken’ al pastor with pineapple puree & smoked garlic.

Tickets for each night are £30 plus booking fee for all food courses and a welcome drink. You can book online here.

A drinks matching menu will available during both events for an additional £15pp and will feature speciality drinks and cocktails designed by the venue.

Follow The V Spot on Instagram.

Follow Ol’Factory on Instagram.

Vegan cocktail event in Brixton

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London. Get ready for a fun night.

This is a party you shouldn’t miss.

Blank of Brixton is already loved for its gorgeous brunches, coffee, and cakes but now they are taking things to the next level by adding vegan cocktails to their repertoire.

The Acre Lane location is celebrating their cocktail launch with a special night of games, nibbles, and a lot of Jameson.

On January 25, 2019 between 6pm and 9pm, as well as London’s best vegan Irish coffees and cocktails, there will be retro gaming, a cocktail class run by Jameson London, appetisers, vegan desserts, and a tonne of freebies.

Tickets are just £15 on the door and include two cocktails, appetisers, and a vegan dessert.

Need more to drink? Extra cocktails will be available to buy on the night.

Follow Blank on Instagram.

Christmas cheese shopping in London

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I’m not wasting your time here. You just need and want the cheesy facts.

We have three days of fantastic vegan Christmas markets coming up this week in London, so that means plenty of opportunities to grab your festive cheese supplies.

Take note of which brands are appearing where and get there EARLY on the day. The cheese always sells out quickly at this time of year:

Friday December 21, 2018 at City Vegan Lunch Market – Christmas Edition on Guildhall Yard in the City of London between 11am and 2:30pm

  • Nutkin – nut based cheeses that are current Venn Street faves
  • I AM NUT OK – gourmet artisan cheese taking the UK by storm
  • Kinda Co. – one of the true vegan cheese superstars of 2018

Saturday December 22, 2018 at the FGV section of Venn Street Market in Clapham between 10am and 4pm

  • Nutkin – nut based cheeses and our resident Venn Street trader

Saturday December 22, 2018 at the FINAL weekend for Hackney Downs Vegan Market between 11am and 4pm

Sunday December 23, 2018 at the FINAL weekend for Hackney Downs Vegan Market between 11am and 4pm

Support these independent cheese traders and make your festive table extra special.

Extra note: the markets will be overflowing with hot food, cakes, drinks, and gift ideas so please make an effort to support these traders on the final weekend before Christmas.

Exclusive Thai pop up supper club in London

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Superstar street food trader Greedy Khao had such a great response to their last supper club, they have just announced another… and you can choose from three dates!

Get all the info on Greedy Khao’s Aharn-Jaan-Deaw below. It sounds truly sensational.

Thai food is often enjoyed in the ‘family-style’ of eating, where a range of mouth-watering dishes are placed in the centre of the dinner table for everyone to share. This is a beautiful way to appreciate food while bonding with loved ones, but it isn’t the only way that Thais eat.

Sometimes Thais enjoy individual dishes, similar to the Western style, whether they are grabbing a bowl from a street food vendor with friends, or simply eating alone. As such, some Thai dishes are designed to be one perfect, complete meal, where all components are carefully selected to complement one another, and the goal is one plateful – or bowlful – of pure culinary satisfaction.

This event is a showcase of some of chef and co-owner Faai’s all-time favourite aharn-jaan-daew. Each dish is deeply connected to a special time or place in Faai’s life, from her childhood, to moving to London four years ago, to her life in the UK capital today.

Vegan fried egg

View the menu below:

APPETISER
Satay Khun-Ying | สะเต๊ะคุณหญิง
Khun-Ying’s Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce and Aa-jaad Relish

Faai’s grandmother, Khun-Ying Uraiwan, was very picky when it came to her Satay platter. Everything had to be right – succulent and well-marinated meat, rich and moreish peanut sauce, a side of perfectly balanced sweet & sour aa-jaad relish, and of course some warm, toasted bread. Yes, Thais eat their Satay with bread, and that’s exactly how they are serving theirs.

MAIN
KAA-MOO MANTOU | ขาหมูหมั่นโถว
Stewed ‘Pork Knuckle’ with Mantou

An homage to Faai’s memory of the first time she had this combo – at the seaside town of Hua Hin with her best friend Pat and her parents. Five-spiced stewed ‘pork knuckle’ with pickled mustard greens, Chinese broccoli, and chilli & vinegar dip. Served alongside a fluffy Chinese steamed bun.

KHAO-MUN-GAI | ข้าวมันไก่
Thai-style Hainanese ‘Chicken’ Rice

This is a true street food favourite, and exists in various forms throughout South-East Asia. It’s also the first dish that Faai cooked for her whole family, impressing and surprising them in equal measure! Tender ‘skin-on chick’n’ with ginger and garlic infused jasmine rice, and traditional fermented bean dip.

PAD-KAPRAO NUERSUB KAI-DAO | ผัดกะเพราเนื้อสับไข่ดาว
Spicy Stir-fry with Thai Holy Basil, topped with ‘Fried Egg’

Dubbed ‘Aharn Sin Kid’ (lit. ‘food that requires no thought’) by Thais – this dish is a true crowd pleaser & the nation’s favourite. There has been endless debate amongst Thais whether a Pad-Kaprao should have added veggies or not. Greedy Khao side with the Traditional approach – no unnecessary fillers, only beautiful Thai Holy Basil. Topped with their famous and much-anticipated sunny-side up ‘egg’.

DESSERT
WOON-MAPRAO-ONN | วุ้นมะพร้าวอ่อน
Young Coconut Jelly

Faai’s mum Skowrat loves everything floral, and food is no exception. She shared her creations and they were so jaw-dropping that they just had to share it on this menu! Cool and refreshing young coconut jelly, filled with handcrafted flowers made from coconut cream. Light, delicate – an exquisite way to end a flavour-packed meal.

Young coconut jelly

This is the Thai food of a true Thai foodie, and Greedy Khao can’t wait to share it with you.

Greedy Khao’s Aharn-Jaan-Deaw is taking place at 10 Cable Street on Thursday January 31 2018, and Friday 1 and Saturday 2 February 2018.

Click here to buy tickets and follow Greedy Khao on Instagram.

Extra note: Greedy Khao are celebrating reaching 10k Instagram followers by giving away a pair of tickets to this event. Get over to their Instagram account for details.