vegan Camden

Vegan feast for Xmas delivered to your door

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For a merry meat-free Christmas opt for a cruelty-free festive spread thanks to Rudy’s. The vegan hotspot behind the cult Camden diner and the UK’s first Vegan Butcher is spreading Christmas cheer across the UK with deliciously different Christmas Vegan Feast Boxes.

Paving the way for plant-based innovation, Chef Matthew Foster has done all the hard work for you as each box is packed with all the classic Christmas dishes and a few extras thrown in because, well, it’s Rudy’s!

Customers are spoilt for choice with Rudy’s famous pastrami, seasonally spiced Christmas ham, marvellous meat-free meatballs, and not forgetting their American roots, the festive meatloaf en croute. This meatloaf, wrapped in crisp, flaky pastry, is a special nod to the USA with a virtuous vegan twist.

A spectacular plant-based centrepiece for festive tables across the UK, dine on the Christmas Turk’y roll with cranberries and hazelnuts – an impossibly succulent seitan Turk’y packed with soysage stuffing accompanied by a generous serving of Turk’y gravy with fresh rosemary, thyme and garlic. And of course, each feast comes with all the traditional trimmings for the ultimate Christmas dinner including King Edward potatoes, parsnips, carrots, Brussel sprouts with baycon bits, all perfectly seasoned and ready to roast.

Not forgetting seasonal snacking, each box is also packed with popped water lily seeds in three delicious flavours; dark chocolate and raspberry, paprika and Provençal herbs, or the Cheezy vegan – nutritional yeast and black pepper.

For £55, the festive feast will feed four people (or two hungry vegans). Limited stock available for delivery Wednesday – Friday across the UK, so catch ‘em while you can! Order yours online now.

Follow Rudy’s on Instagram.

DIY vegan Reuben sandwich kit

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I am still recovering from the massive vegan feast I enjoyed thanks to Rudy’s Dirty Vegan Diner of Camden, London.

I wasn’t at the diner, but rather I had one of their impressive DIY kits delivered to my house as a gift from the much-loved food business.

Check out this amazing line up of ingredients that we used to recreate their peerless Reuben sandwich.

You can see the quality in that shot. Everything was simply perfection.

The DIY kit to recreate the Rudy’s Reuben contains:

Vegan seitan pastrami x2
Sliced cheeze x2
whole loaf rye bread 600g
Pickles
Sauerkraut
Grilled onions
Russian dressing
Parmesan dressing
Crispy onions

All of this for £18 (£1 of which is donated to Friend Farm Animal Sanctuary) means it is sensational value. Everything is artisan and we had enough for four sandwiches.

The packing was very thoughtful with recyclable plastic bags used, as well as cardboard and glass.

The DIY kit comes with an instruction card featuring a QR code that takes you to an instructional video online.

All the guesswork is taken out of the preparation!

Here is a shot of Gil watching the video before he made the sandwiches.

And the finished product?

Check it out.

I got this DIY Reuben kit as a gift but the truth is I wouldn’t even hesitate to buy this again legitimately for myself. If I had the money, I couldn’t think of a better way to spend it.

Other DIY kits from Rudy’s include Broccoli Mac ‘n’ Cheeze, Dirty Burger, and Grilled Chick’n Caesar Burger.

Visit the online shop for Rudy’s right now to order your own kit.

And be sure to follow Rudy’s Dirty Vegan Diner on Instagram for all their latest news, including a new deli opening in Islington very soon!

Temple of Seitan opening in the heart of Camden

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Temple of Seitan just doesn’t quit with the news.

Recently we heard about how the legendary London comfort food business made a huge distribution deal with a chain of pubs (I was happy and sad – read about that online here).

Now we have news this week of Temple of Seitan opening a new location on Parkway, smack bang in the heart of Camden. Vegan fried chicken for the win in Camden!

The new location replaces the Camley Street outlet (which recently closed) and keeps their number of London restaurants at two when you count the original Hackney Central joint.

The new Camden Temple of Seitan is opening on Thursday February 20, 2020 in the old Purezza vegan pizza restaurant location.

Purezza recently relocated to the space next door (keep up, people!) which you can read about online here. It is now three times the size it used to be.

Yay for Temple of Seitan and their new Camden digs. You can see the exact location thanks to Google Maps.

You can follow Temple of Seitan on Instagram.

UK’s leading vegan pizza restaurant triples in size

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Multi-award winning vegan pizzeria Purezza extends its Camden venue using recycled and eco-friendly materials.

Purezza, the UK’s first vegan pizzeria, is extending its Camden branch. The new branch will be one of the biggest vegan restaurants in the UK, and is the first part of the restaurant’s expansion plans for 2020.

Purezza’s Camden branch first opened in March 2018. The company, which also has a branch in Brighton & Hove, went on to win National Pizza of the Year following its London opening.

The new restaurant is three times bigger than its previous Camden branch. It boasts a new sheltered garden area with live plants adorning the walls, making it perfect for alfresco-style dining no matter the weather. It also has a large extended bar, where diners can enjoy a range of drinks and cocktails along with light nibbles such as Purezza’s famed vegan Cheese Dough Balls.

Purezza’s focus on sustainability in its food has extended to the build and interior of the new restaurant. Furniture is from both Purezza’s previous restaurant, and discarded items from other restaurants. The plaster on the walls is made using sustainable hemp. Upholstered furniture uses vegan leathers and inner foams made with recycled plastic bottles. Mirrors and lighting were made with recycled and reclaimed materials using sustainable methods of production. Purezza even used the flooring from their previous Camden restaurant for seating booths, and doors were sourced from an old chapel.

The restaurant has seen steadily growing demand, which it credits to the combination of growing interest in plant-based food and innovation, and its unwavering commitment to quality.

Tim Barclay, co-founder and co-owner of Purezza said “our flagship London restaurant has been struggling to keep up with demand throughout 2019. The single biggest complaint we receive is that it’s almost impossible to get a table most nights. It’s a good problem to have, but providing exceptional customer experiences is one of our core tenets at Purezza, and by tripling the size of our Camden restaurant we’ll be able to meet the demand.”

The new Purezza opens on 3rd February in Camden at 45-47 Parkway, NW1 7PN. Click here to see the exact location thanks to Google Maps.

Follow Purezza on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Book a table at the new Camden restaurant online here.

You can also buy Purezza’s first ever vegan cookbook. Click here to see it online.

New vegan bakery for London

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One of the most popular traders we have ever hosted at Hackney Downs Vegan Market is LuckyLek.

Nora was always drawing large crowds with her exquisite baked goods and her patisserie items were snapped up quickly by eager fans.

Nora and LuckyLek disappeared from our market lineup a while back but for very good reason.

London has a brand new vegan bakery now that Nora has teamed up with her friend Nama. Get ready to visit Nora & Nama: Vegan Bakery & Deli in Camden.

If you can see the photo above, you will see that Nora & Nama have extremely special menu items and expertly-crafted baked goods.

Customers will discover and adore cakes, celebration cakes, finger food, cookies, bread, canapes, pies, tarts, baked goods, starters, spreads, and gluten free options.

The bakery is located in Camden Market (unit 596-598 Camden Lock) and the grand opening celebration is taking place on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 December, 2018.

Click here to RSVP to the Facebook event for the opening weekend, follow Nora & Nama on Facebook and Instagram, and see their official website here.

 

New vegan pizza pockets in London

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HOLY SHIT!

It is a Hackney Downs Vegan Market exclusive tomorrow Saturday May 12, 2018. Young Vegans are debuting a new Pizza Pie Pocket menu ONLY at our market. Kinda like McDs fritters BUT VEGAN AND FUCKING AWESOME.

Menu:

  • The Barbie: Pan fried chicken pieces with house BBQ sauce and cheese cheesy
  • Red Bianca: Creamy ricotta, broccoli and our family’s signature marinara sauce
  • Willy Wonky: Melty chocolate with peanut butter (warning: messy!)

I’m sure these will be a smash hit, so get used to seeing these on their regular menu in the Camden shop in the near future.

Be one of the first people in London to try at the market. Full details here.

Follow Young Vegans on Instagram.

ANOTHER vegan food joint in Camden

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If I hadn’t seen the photos with my own eyes, I would have thought this story was made up.

You see, it’s getting tough to imagine how many more vegan eateries can be squeezed into Camden.

Rudy’s Dirty Vegan Diner is a recent addition to London and is located in The Stables section of Camden Market. You can get along every single day between 11am and 7pm.

The menu line up looks like a junk food vegan’s dreams come to life and I am especially drooling over those seitan buffalo wings wrapped around lemongrass sticks. I love it!

Check out the photos below and be sure to follow Rudy’s on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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New vegan eatery in Camden

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Hey, I just found out about a new vegan place to eat in Camden so I thought I should pass on the info.

The friendly Verena got in touch to let me know she has just opened this new food business on February 1, 2018 so it is super fresh.

This is what she had to say about Green Rhino:

The Green Rhino London is a proper sit down restaurant in Camden Town. We opened on the 1st of February this year. Our opening times are Thursday to Sunday from 5pm until 10pm. Our menu is small and simple because it’s just me at the moment but as soon as it gets busy I will be looking for helping hands.
Our idea of a regular vegan meal is plant based without many meat replacements or deep frying, so we offer a changing vegetable based soup that comes with wholemeal brown toast for £5.50. We also have two main courses for £8.50 each; a cauliflower and kidney bean stew in tomato sauce served with boiled new potatoes and a green crunchy side salad plus our vegetable medley with fresh veggies in a creamy coconut sauce served with brown rice and a couscous salad.
We try to keep the portions big to make sure everybody is full!
For the sweet tooth we have homemade vegan Snicker bars and muffins.

Sounds tasty and filling!

You can get along to Green Rhino at 25a Pratt Street NW1 0BG. Click here to see the exact location thanks to Google Maps.

You can follow Green Rhino on Instagram.

Now, let’s look at the food!

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BREAKING NEWS: inside the new Temple of Seitan

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London.

Here is the news you want.

After a year of enjoying runaway success at their Hackney location, vegan food superstars Temple of Seitan have announced the address and opening date for their second permanent location.

Temple of Camden is set to throw open its doors on Wednesday January 31, 2018 at 103A Camley Street N1C 4PF.

The images on this page give a tiny sneak preview of what the inside of the new Temple will look like and it looks fab.

Click here to see the exact location on Google Maps. The new shop is between a 10 and 15 minute walk from Camden Town, Mornington Crescent, and Kings Cross Underground stations.

So, we now know that the opening date is Wednesday January, 31, 2018 and the address is 103A Camley Street N1C 4PF… but what about the menu?!

I asked Rebecca, owner and legendary hero of Temple of Seitan, what she will be serving at Temple of Camden and here is what she disclosed:

It will be the same menu as Hackney plus the Hot Chicken Burger, the Cheeseburger menu, 50/50 chips, and popcorn snack packs. We will also have a deli section with coffee, bagels, toasted sandwiches, and sweet bakery treats!

OK. Are you pumped for this, London?!

Temple of Camden is about to take you to the next level of vegan enjoyment.

You should follow Temple of Seitan on Instagram to keep updated with all the latest news and glorious food photos.

Also, don’t forget that you can see Temple of Seitan at Hackney Downs Vegan Market this Saturday serving up loaded mac n cheese. Full market details here.

Festive Vegan Deli traders for December 21

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As you you can tell from these photos, the previous nights of Festive Vegan Deli were incredible.

We had food, we had fun, and we had a fabulous time talking with friends.

If you missed out, never fear as night three is almost upon us. Festive Vegan Deli is back in Camden Market on Thursday December 21, 2017 between midday and 8pm.

But be warned. This is the final Festive Vegan Deli of the three night series.

Wanna see the line up of traders for the event? Keep scrolling below.

Trader list for Festive Vegan Deli Thursday December 14, 2017:

  • Nutkin – handcrafted vegan cheese in superbly handsome packaging
  • Cafe SoVegan – take home packs of burgers, cheese sauce and more
  • Plant Based Artisan – stunning range of vegan honeys in glass jars
  • The Third Estate – unique ethical gifts and collectibles from this adored London boutique
  • The Cashew Family – gorgeously packaged vegan cheese ready for the festive period
  • La Buenaventura – vegan chorizo an Spanish omelette to take home for the Christmas table
  • VeganHQ – whipped cream, jackfruit, condensed milk and more festive pantry items
  • The Sunny Spoon – stunning French patisserie selection including festive gift boxes
  • Black Arts Vegan – the new kid on the artisan cheese block
  • I AM NUT OK – gorgeous spread and pate made from nuts
  • VegaMama – gorgeous animal-friendly vegan tuna and more
  • Mouse’s Favourite – one of the most adored vegan cheese companies in recent memory
  • SmileyVegan – sweet treats from this brand new business having their first day trading with US!

Festive Vegan Deli is the place to pick up all of your festive food needs. Stock up, take them home, and impress your guests.

If you are looking for food to eat before or after visiting our pop-up shop, there are many places to eat inside Camden Market including Young Vegans, Club Mexicana, Spice Box, Hash Green, VBurger, Magic Falafel and more.

You can RSVP to the Festive Vegan Deli Facebook event page and use it to invite friends.

The exact location of the shop can be seen here thanks to Google maps.

Extra news: don’t forget that Hackney Downs Vegan Market is also celebrating the festive season with a 3-day market on Friday 22, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 December, 2017. The Facebook event page is here.