That Sloppy Vegan supper club

South London. Are you ready to get sloppy?

If you’re interested in an evening of hearty, wholesome, and fresh food served in an informal, soulful space you are in luck.

That Sloppy Vegan has crafted a menu that fuses Indian and European styles for her FIRST EVER supper club. The freshest ingredients and flavours will be combined to create four courses of hearty, vibrant food.

WHAT:
4 courses of fresh, delicious, Indian-fusion food cooked by That Sloppy Vegan (that name though!!!!!!).

WHEN:
5th December, 2018 – 7pm until 10pm

WHERE:
Eleven, Balham, 5 Fernlea Road, SW12 9RT (only a 2-minute walk from Balham Station)

TICKETS:
£35 for four courses and a drink. Click here to book.

Join That Sloppy Vegan for what is set to be a gorgeous night of tasty food and socialising.

You can also follow That Sloppy Vegan on Instagram.

Massive vegan chocolate Santa giveaway

Do you like vegan chocolate? How about FREE vegan chocolate? How about free vegan chocolate in the shape of Santa?!

The wonderful people at Moo Free Chocolates have given us 200 chocolate Santas to giveaway at Hackney Downs Vegan Market this Saturday and Sunday (November 24 and 25, 2018).

There will be 100 vegan chocolate Santas given away for free each day!

These organic chocolate Santa bars are always a favourite at this time of year, alongside the Moo Free advent calendars which have been known to completely sell out across the UK.

Moo Free Chocolates just won the Best Vegan Chocolate category at the VegFestUK Awards so they are excited to share their award-winning chocolate with our market visitors.

Hackney Downs Vegan Market starts trading at 11am on both Saturday and Sunday, so please arrive early if you would like to get your hands on a Santa. Only one per person until they run out.

Two of our fabulous traders are taking charge of the giveaway so this is who you need to say hello to in order to collect your free chocolate:

  • Saturday – Vegan Delice – our superstar resident baker with cupcakes and hot donuts
  • Sunday – Pason’s Pots – our regular baby food maker selling locally made food for young people!

If you would like to see the full range by Moo Free Chocolates, please visit their website and be sure to follow them on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Moo Free Chocolates can be purchased in stores everywhere including supermarkets, health food stores, and independent vegan shops.

See full Hackney Downs Vegan Market details and trader line up for Saturday and Sunday online here.

City Vegan Lunch Market Christmas Edition

Remember when we took over Guildhall in the City of London with our enormous City Vegan Lunch Market in the summer?

Well, guess what is back just in time for Christmas?!

Fat Gay Vegan (that’s me) is proud to announce City Vegan Lunch Market – Christmas Edition taking place on Friday December 21, 2018 between 11am and 2:30pm on Guildhall Yard.

We are showcasing one of the finest collection of vegan street food traders in the financial heart of London.

The line up for the day includes:

Hot food

  • Rupert’s Street – nutritious and delicious comfort food from the yellow van
  • The Green Grill – burgers, dogs, and comfort food
  • What The Fattoush – plant-based Palestinian street food
  • Cafe SoVegan – seitan wraps and mac n cheese
  • Red Tent Ethiopian – delicious and nutritious stews, curries, and more
  • Vausages – loaded gourmet hot dogs
  • The Nooch – burgers, sandwiches, and nachos!
  • Picky Wops – handcrafted gourmet pizza cooked fresh on site
  • Vegan Earthlings – vegan comfort food including sumptuous curries

Take home cheese

  • Nutkin – nut based cheeses that are current Venn Street faves
  • I AM NUT OK – gourmet artisan cheese taking the UK by storm

Cakes and treats

  • Vegan Delice – our resident superstar bakery at Hackney Downs with sweet treats to make you smile

Gift ideas including candles

Drinks

  • Clarkshaws – our resident brewery at Hackney Downs with refreshing brews to drink on site or take home

More traders to be announced soon. Line up subject to change.

You can RSVP and invite friends over on the Facebook event page.

Extra Xmas news: Saturday 22 and Sunday 23, 2018 will see us hosting a special Christmas version of Hackney Downs Vegan Market.

HUGE Follow Your Heart giveaway

London. This is HUGE news.

Superstar vegan company Follow Your Heart is teaming up with the original and best vegan market for a super sized vegan food giveaway this Sunday November 4, 2018.

Come along to Hackney Downs Vegan Market from 11am on Sunday and grab some of the finest vegan food products on the planet. FOR FREE!

There will be hundreds of Follow Your Heart products available for absolutely no charge, but you will need to be early to get the best pick.

The company has kindly sent the following:

  • Organic Vegenaise
  • Sriracha Vegenaise
  • Garlic Aioli Vegenaise
  • Pizzeria Blend Shreds
  • Cheddar Shreds
  • Organic Coleslaw Dressing

The products are not just great tasting, they are some of the best on the planet and are produced by one of the most ethical businesses you will ever see.

Hackney Downs Vegan Market Sunday edition traders will also be thrilled to see you, so please take a look at the line up online here and start planning your Sunday shopping and eating (the Saturday version is on as well if you want to make a full weekend of it!).

RSVP and invite friends over on the Facebook event page.

See the full Follow Your Heart range online and be sure to follow the superstar vegan brand on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Itis have a pop up vegan supper club in South London

You know all about Itis Eats, right? And you love and adore them, right?

Itis is a much-loved vegan street food trader that serves regularly at Hackney Downs Vegan Market and they put on very special supper clubs that you do not want to miss.

They have a Vegan Soul Food supper club coming up on Thursday November 1, 2018 at Space @ 61 in Peckham. They’ll be serving mac ‘n’ cheese, collard greens, mushroom ‘ribs’, fried chickn and loads of the soul food classics.

They’re bringing you an indulgent evening with hearty food inspired by Africa, the Caribbean and the USA. This is a rare chance to enjoy soul food classics done vegan.

Go with your takeaway containers – you’ll struggle to finish this feast!

THE FOOD:

They’ll be serving each of you up a mixed platter containing:

  • Mac n Cheese
  • Collard Greens
  • Mushroom Ribs
  • Fried Chickn
  • Potato Salad
  • Corn Bread
  • BBQ Baked Beans
  • Corn on the Cob

Plus if you have space after all of that, they’ll be serving a delicious dessert.

All food by Itis is always 100% vegan!

Click here to book your spot before it sells out and follow Itis Eats on Instagram.

And don’t forget to catch up with Itis at Hackney Downs Vegan Market every Saturday and Sunday. Details here.

One night only Cyprus vegan supper club

Dear London. This is special.

One of the most-loved (and successful!) traders at Hackney Downs Vegan Market is Chanel of Vegan Delice.

Chanel’s cakes, slices, and donuts are one of the main reasons why so many people come back to our market each weekend.

But did you know that Chanel isn’t just a sweet treats superstar? Yep. She also makes stunning savoury food and you can get involved at her Cyprus Night supper club this week (Thursday October 25, 2018).

Check out the stunning vegan Cypriot menu below.

Book a ticket for this stunning 3-course meal which will be taking place at the Temple Goods coffee shop at Hackney Downs Studios.

Extra note: there will be a professional belly dancer on the night for entertainment!

Click here for more information and to book.

You can also follow Vegan Delice on Instagram.

Veganism and feminism event in London

Here is some last minute news for people in London.

Essential Vegan is a fabulous vegan eatery in Shoreditch that is celebrating being open for one year. Congrats!

To celebrate Essential Vegan‘s first anniversary, a conversation about feminism and veganism is taking place in their café between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday October 17, 2018.

Heloisa Righetto, co-founder of Conexão Feminista, will make a presentation about contemporary feminism and its key concepts. Afterwards, there will be a conversation with Essential Vegan chef and founder Vanessa in which these concepts will be expanded to understand the intersection between feminism and veganism.

You don’t need to buy a ticket but you do need to book a table in advance via their website!

You can also invite friends via the Facebook event page.

Please follow Essential Vegan on Instagram.

Gorgeous vegan supper clubs in London

One of the kindest and most talented people I’ve met in London is superstar food creator Jhenn a.k.a The Vegan Ronin.

Jhenn has cooked for me on several occasions and I can’t stress enough what a flair she has for creating sensational cuisine.

One of my first Jhenn-cooked meals was an intimate vegan dinner party at her house many years ago. Since that first dinner, I have marvelled as Jhenn has been internationally recognised and celebrated for her food skills.

Jhenn has recently re-jigged her exclusive supper club events under the moniker Ronin Dining and she has a fabulous line up of events coming up over the next few months.

Please be quick because Jhenn’s events always book up quickly.

Click the link for more info and to book:

19 Oct: Japanese Supper Club (gluten free)
21 Oct: Japanese Supper Club
26 Oct: Japanese Supper Club (gluten free)
1 Nov: Bibimbap & Board Games
24 Nov: Thanksgiving
15 Dec: Christmas Club

You can follow Jhenn on Instagram.

Super deal on vegan cheese

Here is a quick note for the bargain hunters amongst you.

Superstar vegan cheese producer New Roots will be trading at Hackney Downs Vegan Market this Sunday October 14, 2018 and will be giving a very special discount rate to shoppers.

 

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If you buy two cheeses at the market this Sunday, you get a third cheese for free. Yep, that’s correct. 3 for the price of 2!

The cheeses by New Roots have been winning hearts all over the UK, so you this is a rare chance for you to stock up and see what all the fuss is about.

Extra market news: Vegan Cartel will be at the Sunday version of Hackney Downs Vegan Market selling 3 packets of their superb vegan bacon for just £10.

Click here to see full market details.

Deep fried vegan pizza pockets

Hey, London.

You have a new vegan street food trader and I think you should be very excited about them. Say hello to Bar Dei Baci and their fried pizza!

The vegan frizza (fried pizza) from Bar DeirBaci looks incredible.

It is made fresh on the market stall and comes in a range of flavours. The mac n cheese frizza has already proven to be a sensation and is selling out at appearances all around London.

If you haven’t been fortunate enough to get your hands on some frizza yet, your chance is coming up.

Bar Dei Baci is trading at Hackney Downs Vegan Market this Sunday October 14, 2018 for the first time ever. Come along after 11am for a taste of food heaven.

You can see the full Sunday line up online here and follow Bar Dei Baci on Instagram.

Extra market news: get along to the Sunday market for 3 for the price of 2 on New Roots award-winning vegan cheese. This is a rare opportunity to save some cash on one of the best vegan cheese ranges on the planet.