London vegan news, reviews & events
If the thought of another night alone with a meal deal and an even sadder swipe app makes your blood run cold, I’ve got news for you.
Sylvia, the brains behind vegan and vegetarian speed-dating events in Bristol and Liverpool, is bringing the love (and the friendship) to East London. Mark your calendars for Sunday 18 August, 2025 because Love Shack is about to be taken over by plant-based romantics and platonic hopefuls.
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Another Tuesday means another podcast episode.
Tell Me Where I’m Going (Wrong) is barrelling along into its second year and the chaotic and unrehearsed nature of it persists.
In this episode, Josh and I chat about LGBT icons as well as Ozzy Osbourne, classic Australian television show Prisoner, The Cosby Show, and lots of other random topics.
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Every now and then I find myself loitering in the chilled aisles of a supermarket, not because I need anything, but because I’m curious to see what new vegan goodies are lurking in the wild.
My most recent nosey adventure happened at the Sainsbury’s in Angel, North London, and I was impressed with what I found.
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Club Mexicana is at it again and this time it’s not just about fabulous vegan food. It’s about solidarity.
In the lead up to Trans+ Pride London, Club Mexicana is using its incredibly delicious platform to shine a spotlight on MindOut, a mental health charity run by and for LGBTQ people.
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How about London Vegan Mixer this weekend?
This inclusive and welcoming event is back at Karamel in Wood Green on Saturday 26 July 2025 and it’s shaping up to be a cracker. Entry is free, so the only thing you need to bring is your sparkling personality and perhaps a working knowledge of karaoke classics.
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The popularity and visibility of veganism in 2025 is often breathtaking for an old time vegan like me.
As I discussed in a recent post, I’ve been vegan for more than a quarter of a century and the changes I’ve seen around the UK and the planet have been staggering.
And one of the most exciting (and surprising) changes in this time has been the rise of vegan restaurant chains.
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I have absolutely nothing to blog about today.
Not a thing. Nada. Zilch. I sat down in front of my laptop, stared at the screen for a bit, drank a cup of tea, stared at the screen some more, and then admitted the obvious. No inspiration. Not a single crumb of content. But here we are. You’re reading this. I’m typing this. We’re both involved now, so let’s make the best of it.
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Nowadays, being a vegan in the UK is easy.
You walk into your local supermarket and it’s all “suitable for vegans” this and “plant-based alternative” that. You can fill your basket with everything from laundry detergent to pasta sauce and spot the little vegan label with ease. Shampoo, toothpaste, bread, bottles of wine. If it exists, chances are there’s a version with a smug little “suitable for vegans” badge right on the front.
But let me tell you something. When I went vegan a quarter of a century ago, none of this existed. Supermarkets weren’t trying to woo us. Most of them didn’t even know (or care) we existed.
How did we cope back in the dark ages?
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There are few things in this world that bring humans the same level of joy as a well-made pizza.
That’s why I’m sharing this little celebratory moment for One Planet Pizza. This father and son team has been confidently perfecting vegan pizza since 2016 and now seems as good a time as any to shout about them from the rooftops. Or at least from my blog.
Tote bags are one of those things that you inexplicably collect and you are not sure how.
Over the past few years I’ve had to undertake a few tote bag declutters in order to stop myself from being completely overrun by branded cotton bags and supermarket bags that are meant to last a lifetime. I’ll be quietly minding my own business and thinking I don’t have many and the next thing I know, I have dozens.
After complaining about too many bags the last thing you might expect me to do is to recommend that you buy another one, but here we are. I’m wholeheartedly endorsing this bag for your consideration.
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