London vegan news, reviews & events
Something extremely tasty (and compassionate) is heading your way!
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be hosting a brand-new monthly event at the iconic Unity Diner in London, kicking off on Monday 1st September 2025. The event is called Sanctuary Supper Club and it is exactly what it says on the tin. A gorgeous evening of eating incredible vegan food while raising vital funds for the animals living at Surge Sanctuary.
Read more below.
Episode 52 of Tell Me Where I’m Going (Wrong) podcast is out now and because it is a weekly show, this means we are celebrating the one year anniversary.
Time flies!
Use all the links below to check out this latest episode in which we chat about vegan condoms, the allure of Mexico City, and the death of Julian McMahon.
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If you appreciate my blog posts and the work I do to support vegan business and challenge injustice, please consider making a one time small donation of a couple of quid online here. You might also be in the position to sponsor my work on an regular basis via Patreon.
You can order my book ‘Fat Gay Vegan: Eat, Drink and Live Like You Give a Sh!t’ online now. It has been out a while now but is still a good read. You can also listen to the Audiobook read by me!
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There’s a very special cooking class coming up in just a few days and I’m telling you now because I don’t want you crying into your spice rack when it sells out and you’ve missed your chance.
The class is called the Plant Based South Indian Masterclass and it’s happening at the fabulous Made In Hackney vegan community kitchen.
Read more below.
Welcome to Shoreditch, Plant Shack.
If the name sounds familiar, it might be because Plant Shack is already a bit of a thing in Spain. They’ve got approximately eight locations across that country and now they’re giving the UK a go, with their first outpost right here in London. The Shoreditch location is well-decorated and is quite an attractive cafe.
There’s coffee, tea, brunch options, pastries, sandwiches, and a whole lot of juice.
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I used to live in Leeds. In fact, I used to live in Armley. That’s right. The very neighbourhood playing host to one of the most exciting events in the Leeds this year!
So many memories are filed away of me mooching about on Armley Moor, which always seemed to be wet. Squelching aside, I have a lot of fond memories of my time in Leeds.
But back to this event.
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This blog post is not going to win any awards for journalism. Let’s face, none of my will ever!
But this feels important to me and I’m happy to share this visual news with you.
I was in a South London supermarket today and here are 10 items that caught my eye.
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I just hosted a special fundraising dinner at Unity Diner and it inspired me to share some thoughts with you.
There are restaurants, and then there are restaurants with a purpose. Unity Diner falls firmly into the second category.
Tucked away on Wentworth Street near Brick Lane, Unity Diner isn’t just serving up burgers and cocktails. It’s serving a mission. Every bite, every sip, every pudding forked up at the end of the night contributes to a bigger picture.
And it is how business should be in 2025.
Read more below.
The profits from Unity Diner go directly to Surge Sanctuary, giving rescued animals a chance to live out their days in safety, not suffering. While most hospitality venues are worrying about squeezing the highest possible margin out of your plate of chips, Unity is thinking about how they can create a fairer, kinder world. It’s a business model that puts impact first.
And it works.
The venue is packed, the energy is buzzing, and the food is good. Like, really good. But more than that, it’s a space that holds a radical kind of hope. The kind that says: business can be different. It doesn’t have to come at the expense of people, animals or planet. It can stand for something.
Unity Diner supports social justice movements, gives space to community events, and brings together activists and everyday diners who just want to eat without compromise. It proves that ethical business is not a fantasy or a fringe idea. It’s here, and it’s thriving.
What Unity does is remind us that hospitality can be about hospitality. Not extraction. Not exploitation. Just people feeding people, in a way that uplifts everyone involved.
This is how business should be. Fighting injustice.
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If you appreciate these blog posts and the work I do to support vegan business, please consider making a one time small donation of a couple of quid online here. You might also be in the position to sponsor my work on an regular basis via Patreon.
You can order my book ‘Fat Gay Vegan: Eat, Drink and Live Like You Give a Sh!t’ online now. It has been out a while now but is still a good read. You can also listen to the Audiobook read by me!
You can watch/stream my weekly podcast Tell Me Where I’m Going (Wrong) on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
Follow me on Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Facebook, and Blue Sky.
The podcast and I are sharing a number this week.
We are both 51!
Tell Me Where I’m Going (Wrong) latest episode is out now and this week Josh and I chat toilet emergencies, prison reform, and the legend of Venus Xtravaganza.
Latest episode on YouTube:
Latest episode on Apple Podcasts:
Latest episode on Spotify:
You can browse older episodes on the YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify channels.
Follow Tell Me Where I’m Going (Wrong) on Instagram and Threads.
If you appreciate my blog posts and the work I do to support vegan business and challenge injustice, please consider making a one time small donation of a couple of quid online here. You might also be in the position to sponsor my work on an regular basis via Patreon.
You can order my book ‘Fat Gay Vegan: Eat, Drink and Live Like You Give a Sh!t’ online now. It has been out a while now but is still a good read. You can also listen to the Audiobook read by me!
Follow me on Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Facebook, and Blue Sky.
Karamel in Wood Green is a warm, welcoming, and fiercely community-minded place that’s been holding it down for the London vegan scene for over a decade.
And there are so many upcoming ways for you to enjoy this legendary space.
Read more below.
Do you remember when asking for oat milk in your coffee felt like a radical act? When choosing a plant-based alternative meant you were either looked at sideways or charged an extra fifty pence for the inconvenience?
Well, things have changed and I’m so happy to see it.
Read more below.
It’s hard to walk down a high street these days without stumbling across a coffee shop proudly pouring oat, soya, almond or coconut milk. Some are even cutting out dairy completely and embracing a 100 percent plant-based model.
This is huge. Monumental. It wasn’t that long ago that café owners would talk of their fears about losing customers if they dared drop dairy from the menu. Now? Now they’re leading the charge and doing it with confidence.
This shift doesn’t just represent a change in consumer habits. It’s a bold statement about compassion, sustainability and common sense. Let’s be honest. Dairy isn’t just a harmless splash in your latte. It comes from a system that relies on repeated forced pregnancies, the removal of calves from their mothers and an eventual, early death for animals whose bodies have been pushed to their limits. That’s the reality. Choosing plant milk isn’t just on trend. It’s kinder.
I want to give a massive shout out to every café and coffee shop that has ditched dairy. You’re helping shape a future where kindness is part of the business model. And to any owners still on the fence, trust me when I say it isn’t as scary as it used to be. The public is ready. The planet needs it. And the animals deserve it.
Let’s celebrate this momentum. Drop the name or link of your favourite fully vegan coffee shop in the comments. Let’s shine a spotlight on the places brewing a better world, one cup at a time.
If you appreciate these blog posts and the work I do to support vegan business, please consider making a one time small donation of a couple of quid online here. You might also be in the position to sponsor my work on an regular basis via Patreon.
You can order my book ‘Fat Gay Vegan: Eat, Drink and Live Like You Give a Sh!t’ online now. It has been out a while now but is still a good read. You can also listen to the Audiobook read by me!
You can watch/stream my weekly podcast Tell Me Where I’m Going (Wrong) on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
Follow me on Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Facebook, and Blue Sky.