Kimchi Making Masterclass with Folk Co Living
Join Folk Co Living in its state-of-the-art kitchen on 17th May to try your hand at making your own kimchi. An ideal opportunity for foodies, lovers of Korean cuisine, fermentation experts, or just the curious, this workshop is fun for all. During this hands-on session you'll learn more about...
13 May 2024
Kombucha Making Masterclass with Folk Co Living
If you're new to the world of fermentation or already a kombucha enthusiast, this workshop at Folk Co Living is an ideal way to get involved. It's a hands-on session where you'll come away armed with lots of great knowledge to use in the future. During this session on 18th May, you'll learn about th...
13 May 2024
There's a new burger on the block and it's launching today
There's a new smash burger on the block, Supra Burger, and it's debuting on Monday, May 13, with a residency running at the Cocotte site in Queens Park. Supra Burger is introducing its smashing good burgers with a goal to serve the highest-quality burgers, drawing inspiration from New York and using...
13 May 2024
TikTok Sensation Verna Gao is serving up a feast at Mama Shelter this week
Mama Shelter London Shoreditch and TikTok Sensation Verna Gao, aka. @vernahungrybanana have joined forces for a three-course Flavours Of The Far East Supper Club prepared and hosted by self-confessed noodle addict, Verna. The aim is to encourage guests to connect with the poignant emotions that deli...
13 May 2024
A free vegan food fest is coming to Walthamstow
Signature Brew already has a reputation for serving up an exciting range of food festivals and events, alongside its delicious beers. They've got a new event coming up in June and best of all, this food festival is completely free to attend. Taking place on 8th and 9th June at the Blackhorse R...
13 May 2024
Wine tasting evening
Welcome to wine tasting in Blackheath! Join a fun and relaxing evening of wine tasting at Treowe, a store specialising in homewares. Explore a variety of wines from Kent and learn about different flavours and pairings. This event is perfect for wine enthusiasts or anyone looking to try somethi...
9 May 2024
Europe's largest BBQ festival is coming to East London this June
Some of London's (and beyond) best chefs, live-fire cooks, and drinks producers are pitching up at Five Points Brewery for a weekend of all things BBQ and beyond at Big Grill Festival From June 8-9. Chow down on smokey delights and sip on super-fresh craft beer (made just steps away), as well as coc...
2 May 2024
Adventure through South African vineyards with Vivat Bacchus' exciting new wine dinners
Adventure through South African vineyards at Vivat Bacchus' brand new wine dinners this May. Each event is dedicated to showcasing a wine estate from the Rainbow Nation to showcase what South African wine really has to offer. Each event will take place in the private dining areas of the restaurant's...
2 May 2024
Seafood, sunshine and the Deep South at Decatur's bank hol arch party
Decatur is bringing the fragrant taste of the South to the UK with award-winning seafood boils, grilled oysters, and more at its arch party in Leyton on Saturday, May 4th. Expect a celebration of all things southern, including tasty dishes, sunny weather (it looks hopeful), plenty of outdoor seating...
1 May 2024
Morley's launches a fried chicken sauce collab with Heinz
Morley's is an instantly recognisable icon for anyone who lives in South London or, indeed, has so much as stepped foot south of the Thames. In recent years, they've even expanded outside of the SE and SW postcodes with branches in places like Enfield, Finsbury Park, and Ilford. Now they're set to r...
1 May 2024
Celebrate Blackhorse Beer Mile's second birthday this bank holiday weekend
The Blackhorse Beer Mile is marking its second anniversary with a free event at Big Penny Social and other surrounding venues. All the surrounding breweries are also planning to get involved, like Signature Brew, Pretty Decent, Exale, and more, serving over 20 beers on tap, such as Signature Brew's...
30 Apr 2024
The pandan sando queen of London returns with new goodies this May
Inspired by the food of her youth, her Chinese heritage, and her mother's love for cooking and baking, Sam Wong aka Lil' Wong Bakes is a popular East London baker who has been popping up all over the place with her signature lime-green pandan sandos and other goodies. The so-called pandan sando quee...
17 Apr 2024
The Tacover 2024: The UK's biggest taco festival returns to London in May
Following last year's successful events, The Tacover is coming back to Blackhorse Road for another weekend fiesta. National taco festival The Tacover is gearing up for its fourth edition this year. Again held at the Blackhorse Road home of the Signature Brew craft brewery, the festival is promising...
15 Apr 2024
Replace the socks you ruined in the London Marathon with a free pair from Botivo
Botivo is an artisanal, aperitif-inspired botanical drink with bittersweet, herbal, and citrus notes and recognisable yellow packaging. If you haven't tried this refreshing non-alcoholic beverage yet, you can do so at the upcoming Botivo pop-up for free – you just have to run the London Marathon. Ea...
11 Apr 2024
Accio afternoon tea! There's a new Harry Potter-themed experience in London
Inspired by its proximity to King's Cross St Pancras, the stylish restaurant at the striking Great Northern Hotel has taken a page out of J. K. Rowling's books for its new afternoon tea menu. Rails Restaurant offers a cosy, homely environment with modern British food, featuring art-adorned walls and...
10 Apr 2024
Try more than 800 beers at London's brilliant Craft Beer Festival
The London Craft Beer Festival returns to the city this summer for two days of beers and cheers, hosting more than 100 breweries from around the world. Taking place in Tobacco Dock on 9 and 10 August, the London Craft Beer Festival is set to be the largest celebration of beer in London this summer.
8 Apr 2024
A new street food market is launching in April
If you're a fan of street food then there's something exciting coming your way. Adding to the city's already buzzing food scene, a new weekly street food market is launching on 4th April in the heart of London. Tower Hill Market, based right next to the Tower of London, is a new market showcasing mo...
3 Apr 2024
The UK's biggest hot sauce festival takes place in Peckham in May
If you prefer your food on the spicy side then get 11th May in your diary – the biggest hot sauce festival in the entire country is taking place in South London. Taking place at Peckham's creative business park Copeland Park, The Hot Sauce Society Festival will be ready to blow your head off with lo...
3 Apr 2024
Enjoy a Mad Hatters afternoon tea with an Alice in Wonderland ballet performance
Don't be late for this important date at Sanderson London, the iconic London lifestyle hotel in the city centre. During its Mad Hatters Afternoon Tea this March 30th and 31st, Sanderson London is inviting guests to embark on an adventure through curiosity with an Alice in Wonderland-inspired ballet...
25 Mar 2024
A food fest dedicated to sandwiches lands in Camden in May
Do you love sandwiches (and beer)? If so, there's a food festival coming up in May that you'll want to know about. Taking place between 17th and 19th May at Camden Town Brewery's Camden Beer Hall, Sarnie Party will bring together 20 different chefs, each creating an original new sandwich to tempt yo...
25 Mar 2024
Taste of London is back for another year of foodie fun
Get ready foodies, a big event is hitting Regent's Park this summer that'll be packed full of food and entertainment. Taste of London is back for 2024, and this one's extra special because it's the 20th anniversary of the festival. Taking place between 12th and 16th June, it's all about indulgent di...
21 Mar 2024
A huge vegan festival is coming to London this summer
London is known for being a vegan-friendly city and this summer there's a vegan festival coming to Clapham Common that's sure to delight plant-based food lovers across the capital. Vegandale began in Toronto in 2015 and has grown to become the largest vegan experience in North America. Now it's maki...
18 Mar 2024
You'll want to get your hands on this chocolate lava hot cross bun this Easter
Hot cross buns are a beloved staple of the Easter season, but while the spiced treats have a very pleasant flavour, we wouldn't exactly call them decadent. That's about to change thanks to Din Tai Fung. The acclaimed Chinese restaurant group is introducing a luxurious twist on the classic Good Frida...
14 Mar 2024
Feast like you're in Ancient Greece
There's an event happening that'll be exciting for foodies and history lovers. The Hellenic Centre in Marylebone, a cultural centre celebrating all things Hellenic, is holding a lecture with dinner included on 9th March to reveal all about the significance of food in Ancient Greece and how what was...
5 Mar 2024
Celebrate International Women's Day at this Women in Wine Tasting event
To celebrate International Women's Day this year, Humble Grape is hosting an exclusive tasting event dedicated to honouring the incredible women who are revolutionising the world of wine. The event will take place at Humble Grape in Crouch End on March 21st. At the event, the hosts will shine a spot...
29 Feb 2024
There's a new luxurious caviar and seafood afternoon tea
There's a new fancy afternoon tea on the scene by Caviar House & Prunier, available from 1st March onwards, and it's themed around seafood and caviar. Enjoy freshly baked scones served with Balik salmon fillets, crème fraiche and caviar, alongside prawn brioche rolls, Balik tartar sandwiches, an...
28 Feb 2024
Have afternoon tea in jaw-dropping surroundings for Mother's Day
The Old Royal Naval College is a recognisable landmark is Greenwich and has lots of interesting features, not least London's answer to the Sistine Chapel, the spectacular Painted Hall. Now, for the first time ever, guests can have afternoon tea in these beautiful surroundings with a special event on...
26 Feb 2024
The winner of The Best Burger In The UK has been crowned
It's no secret that London's burger scene is booming, from patty-in-bun classics to innovative and sometimes downright wild creations. So, it also probably comes as no surprise that the UK's best burger has just been crowned, and it's in.. drumroll please… London. Bleecker Burger has stolen the crow...
22 Feb 2024
Go on an urban foraging walk with Flavour Fred
Flavour Led Walks by foraging expert Flavour Fred typically spans a leisurely 2.5 hours, serving as a snapshot into the world of wild foraging in the city. Dipping your tow into the world of urban foraging can be a little daunting, but on these walks, Fred shines some light on the rules, ident...
20 Feb 2024
London is officially the UK's best city for foodies (but we already knew that)
Sometimes it feels like London is crowned as the best at something almost every week, and this week is no exception. Here at Thatsup we spend a lot of time thinking about food in London (and eating food in London), so it's no surprise to us that the capital has officially now been ranked as the best...
9 Feb 2024
London's first Scottish deli is finally opening this month
On 7 February 2024, Gregg Boyd and his partner Maddi are set to open the doors to London's very first Scottish deli, The Shoap (Scottish for shop, by the way). It's going to resemble a kitsch Highland farm shop that's been picked up and placed right in the heart of Islington, serving all of the thin...
7 Feb 2024
Get your fix of coffee and sneakers at Big Penny Social this Sunday
Celebrate all things trainers and coffee at Big Penny Social's KicksnCoffee sneaker and streetwear event this Sunday 4 Feb. Sneakerheads and coffee connoisseurs come together to commemorate the culture of trainers and coffee in one of London's biggest beer halls. Expect the latest sneakers fro...
31 Jan 2024
SicilyFEST brings the flavours of Sicily to London
If you're a Londoner who loves Italian cuisine, there's a food festival happening in May that you'll want to check out for yourself. SicilyFEST 2024 is taking place at the Business Design Centre in Islington between 2nd and 5th May, bringing a whole load of food and culture from the Mediterranean to...
25 Jan 2024
World Famous Gordos is turning into a love shack for one day only
In honour of this year's Valentine Day, Netil Market slice slingers World Famous Gordos are teaming up with low-intervention winemakers New Theory for a one-off pop-up. World Famous Gordos are known (famous, even) for their sizeable New York-style pizza slices, as well as their frequent collab...
24 Jan 2024
Keep the Dry January vibes going this weekend
If you've had a go at Dry January and want to keep it going, it's worth popping down to Delli in Netil Market this weekend. All month long this modern deli has hosted a residency by Jin Jin, a non-alcoholic enzymatic cordial that makes a fab alternative to booze or can easily be mixed into a cocktai...
23 Jan 2024
HappyCow says London is still the world's most vegan-friendly city
At the end of 2022, we brought you news that London had topped the rankings of the world's most vegan-friendly cities according to the influential veggie and vegan online directory HappyCow. Now they've released their newest rankings and, once again, London has come out on top. The city triumphed ov...
19 Jan 2024
Move over cheese fondue – gravy fondue has arrived
What could be more delicious than a warm and gooey cheese fondue, especially in this chilly weather we've been having lately? You might think nothing can top this melty treat but The Lucky Club in Camden are giving it some stiff competition. This trendy rooftop bar has just redecorated as a winter c...
17 Jan 2024
Get crunk at Shoreditch's Hip Hop Orchestra Brunch
Every Saturday at The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch, The Hip Hop Orchestra Brunch will serve up a mouth-watering combination of hip hop nostalgia, chart-topping R&B goodness, badass BBQ and luscious liquor with their ultimate bottomless brunch party. Guests can expect three incredible live shows from...
17 Jan 2024
Let Pavyllon take you on a relaxed wine-tasting adventure to Bordeaux
Multi-starred French chef Yannick Alléno's London venture Pavyllon, one of the city's hottest new openings last year, is inviting you to explore Bordeaux wines with them in January. Diners who visit Pavyllon London this month can embark on a relaxed wine-tasting adventure with their meal. During the...
16 Jan 2024
Feast your way around this Indonesian street food market and bazaar
Malaysian restaurant Minang Cuisine has teamed up with the local community to host an Indonesian bazaar including food, skincare products, arts and crafts and more. There will be a range of vendors brought together so you can stock up on all things Indonesian. Feast on Indonesian street food and mee...
10 Jan 2024
Enjoy a free tea tasting at The Horniman Museum this weekend
Participate in a relaxed tasting session of Hong Kong Milk Tea with CHA DONG, the artisanal tea brewers featured in The Horniman Museum's 茶, चाय, Tea (Chá, Chai, Tea) exhibition. Established in London in 2021 by a husband and wife duo, CHA DONG is an independent, small-batch craft tea brewer d...
10 Jan 2024
Restock your pantry with healthy goodies at the Jin Jin x Onggi takeover of Delli
In January, health-conscious brands Jin Jin and Onggi are taking over Netil Market's independent delicatessen with their all-natural products, as well as hosting exciting weekend events and special collabs. Delli is a contemporary food store championing independent, small-batch makers, and this Janu...
9 Jan 2024
Cupcakes
Cupcakes bring together and highlight some of the best features of desserts – they're pretty to look at, they're available in different flavours, they're just the right size to get your sugar fix without overdoing it, and they suit a range of occasions, from a quick pick-me-up snack with your coffee...
8 Jan 2024
A new vegan street food festival is coming to Walthamstow just in time for Veganuary
Held at the Signature Brew venue on the Blackhorse Beer Mile, Veganuary Fest promises to help you keep any plant-based New Year's resolutions. Organised by Signature Brew and vegan caterers Feed the Village, the brand new vegan street food festival will bring some of London's best vegan street food...
20 Dec 2023
More cheese please! Bottomless Fondue back by popular demand at Neverland
Free-flowing, deliciously dreamy fondue returns to Neverland London, after being a firm menu favourite amongst London's cheese lovers. Bottomless Fondue is available every Friday and Saturday in January 2024, combining the culinary delights of the Alps with a unique contemporary twist. The Wee...
14 Dec 2023
Kids' afternoon tea
Welcome to our guide to the best children's afternoon tea in London! There are numerous charming afternoon tea spots in the capital that cater specifically to families, ensuring that even the youngest members can enjoy this quintessentially British experience. Whether you're seeking a whimsical kids...
1 Dec 2023
East London's independent wine market returns with a festive twist
Clapton's destination for the wine-curious, the independent wine market Wineyard, is returning on 10 December, bringing together some of the best wine importers and producers for a day of festive wine tastings. Following its successful debut in September, Wineyard is once again bringing all things w...
30 Nov 2023
Stuff yourself silly on festive food at Signature Brew
Walthamstow-based brewery Signature Brew isn't just known for delicious London-brewed beers. The venue has also been playing host to some seriously fun food festivals and this Christmas is no exception. Head to the brewery on 2nd and 3rd December to indulge in a whole load of seasonal street food th...
29 Nov 2023
Vegetarian afternoon tea
Afternoon tea is a time-honoured treat that you can enjoy all over the city. Dietary requirements are no obstacle either, with many London venues offering a choice of tea menus to suit different needs. Vegetarian diners certainly aren't left out, with a great range of veggie-friendly afternoon tea m...
24 Nov 2023
Afternoon tea in Central London
Welcome to our guide to the best afternoon tea in Central London, where tradition meets modern luxury in the heart of one of the world's most vibrant cities. Afternoon tea, a venerated British custom, has evolved in London from a simple mid-afternoon refreshment to an elegant and sought-after experi...
27 Nov 2023