Stunning pop up menu in Sheffield

With Sheffield Vegan Beer Fest only a week away, we are starting to knuckle down and fine tune the details for the day.

One of our food traders for the August 18 event is the legendary Make No Bones.

Check out this phenomenal one-day-only menu they have planned for our event.

That is truly sensational.

You can follow Make No Bones on Instagram and click here to buy your cheap advance tickets for Sheffield Vegan Beer Fest.

Keep watching for other food and drink updates for the event over the coming days.

One day only London pop up

Just Falafs is a new vegan eatery getting rave reviews in Sheffield, so I am thrilled to announce that we are welcoming them to Hackney Downs Vegan Market this Saturday August 11, 2018 for an exclusive London appearance.

The menu at Just Falafs is packed solid with falafel, hummus, and all manner of Middle Eastern cuisine and I’m sure our market attendees are going to love the selection on offer just as much as Sheffield diners do.

Just Falafs are teaming up with legendary Hackney eatery Black Cat for this special appearance at our market.

Click here to see the full trader line up for the market and follow Just Falafs on InstagramHackney Downs Vegan Market takes place at Hackney Downs Studios between 11am and 5pm. It is located at E8 2BT.

Sad times for vegan Sheffield

Oh no!

Here is some sad news for vegan junk food lovers in Sheffield.

The Burger Garden (formerly known as BurgerLOLZ) has announced on social media that their restaurant is closing forever.

This place has become somewhat of an institution in Sheffield and the city is going to miss it greatly. Loaded fries. Stacked burgers. Freakshakes. Fish and chips.

The Burger Garden has been a pioneer in the Steel City

You still have until September 2, 2018 to savour the delights of this junk food paradise.

Click here to see the exact location of the restaurant and follow The Burger Garden on Instagram.

If you are in Sheffield on August 18, 2018 you might consider coming along to the 2nd annual Sheffield Vegan Beer Fest. Tickets and info online here.

Massive love to the team behind this gem and I truly hope they bounce back with more tasty contributions to vegan Sheffield soon.

Raw vegan food event East London

Here is a super quick post to let you know about a vegan raw food dining event taking place near Cambridge Heath in east London.

Guest chef Kate Magic is going to be feeding attendees a 5-course raw dinner extravaganza this Friday August 10, 2018 at The Love Shack, located on Cambridge Heath Road.

The menu sounds tasty and includes:

On Arrival: Kombucha Daiquiris
Appetizer: Korean Sesame Noodles
Entree: Kale + Kimchi Bowl
Dessert: Magic Chocolate Cake
To Finish: Matcha Mints and Chaga Lattes

Click here to book your tickets online.

Inventive vegan food

We have come a long way in the UK when we consider unique vegan food.

Temple of Seitan rocked the boat with vegan fried chicken, The Vegan Food Pod is turning the country upside down with custard filled gourmet donuts, and What The Pitta are changing meat-eating minds with their stunning kebabs.

Now we have two food specialists in the UK using humble fruits and vegetables to create unique and inventive dishes to keep us all interested.

First up we have brand new Kensal Rise, London vegan restaurant Comptoir V serving up a mushroom ribs plate.

They take a huge mushroom, crumb it, slather it in BBQ rib sauce, and serve it sliced. Take a look at the dish below and follow Comptoir V on Instagram.

You can also be blown away by this watermelon steak being served by Shakers Dairy Free in Colchester, Essex.

The fresh watermelon slice is marinated in balsamic glaze, liquid smoke, salt pepper, and rosemary before being seared. How unusual! This sweet steak alternative has been getting some rave reviews.

Follow Shakers on Instagram.

Have you seen any unique or unusual vegan foods being served up around the UK? I’d love to hear about them in the comments.

Vegan 6-month pop up in South London

Finally we are seeing a vegan movement gathering momentum south of the Thames.

Vegan street food trader The Pleasing Vegan has announced they will be catering at Hops & Green on Camberwell Church Street 7 days a week over a six month period!

The Pleasing Vegan, who have traded at Hackney Downs Vegan Market a few times to loved-up reviews, will be bringing their 100% vegan Mediterranean cuisine to Hops & Green who will in turn be providing a range of drinks including alcohol!

Doors for this collaboration will be opening for the first time on Saturday September 1, 2018 and will be followed by an official launch party (more to be announced soon!).

You should follow The Pleasing Vegan on Instagram to keep updated with all the latest news on this exciting pop up.

Vegan food at a UK airport

Today I am traveling from the Bestival event on the south coast of England all the way up to Glasgow in Scotland, where I am due to host the third annual Glasgow Vegan Beer Fest tomorrow (Sunday August 5, 2018).

Because of the limited amount of time I had to get between events, I opted to take a flight.

Unfortunately I have been stuck at Southampton airport waiting for my delayed Glasgow flight for quite a few hours, so I made the most of my time to hunt down some vegan snacks.

Check out my finds below and click here to buy a last minute ticket to Glasgow Vegan Beer Fest.

Hopefully I’ll see you there!

New vegan Ethiopian restaurant in Brixton

Brixton has been one of the longstanding vegan/vegan-friendly enclaves of London.

And it just got a whole lot friendlier.

Have you heard about Habesha Village?

This new Ethiopian and Eritrean restaurant is only a few months old and is located in the Brixton Village shopping and dining area. Oh yeah, it’s 100% vegan as well!

Habesha VIllage is serving up gorgeous savoury stews with injera, the super spongey and irresistible bread that you use to scoop up your food.

Ben from Ms Cupcake has been raving about the food at Habesha Village, so it comes very highly recommended.

You can follow Habesha Village on Facebook and Instagram. You can find the restaurant off Coldharbour Lane in Grandville Arcade.

Best vegan donuts in the UK

Here is a quick little post to tell you about an amazing vegan food trader.

The Vegan Food Pod is a trailer that pops up around the country, selling the best vegan donuts and pastries you will find anywhere in the UK.

The filled donuts are some of the best I’ve eaten anywhere, including the vanilla custard and chocolate ganache.

We recently welcomed The Vegan Food Pod to Coventry Vegan Beer Fest and the business sold hundreds and hundreds of donuts in a matter of hours.

You can catch the donut masters selling the good stuff at both Glasgow Vegan Beer Fest and Sheffield Vegan Beer Fest in the coming weeks. Buy tickets for those events online here.

Follow The Vegan Food Pod on Instagram to follow their appearances.

Vegan wine and cheese event in West London

Vegan Chef Day and The Retreat Kitchen are hosting their very first Cheese and Wine Evening on August 17, 2018 in Richmond.

Missing Camembert? Lost without Brie? Get along and savour New Roots spectacular artisan vegan cheeses and wow your taste buds! You’ll sample five different plant-based cheeses and five different wines over the course of the evening, and learn all about pairing along the way.

Spaces are limited, so book your tickets early to avoid missing out. This Vegan Wine and Cheese Evening makes for a perfect date night alternative or a fun evening out with friends. It will be wine and cheese heaven!

New Roots cheeses are vegan, organic and gluten-free and will be available to buy and take away on the night.

Click here to buy tickets.