What’s On in London

Dates for the diary June/July 2015

Here’s my guide to what’s on in London this summer. Don’t miss these great food related events taking place throughout June and July. There is all kinds of fun from festivals, family activities and workshops

Mastering your harvest
Thursday 4th June, 17:30-20:00 | Allen Gardens, N16 5BD
If you want high productivity from your crops, it is also about managing the harvest process properly. From when and how to pick to packaging, this session will help you get the most of your crops. This training is suitable for any level of interest in getting productive! Book your place: https://capitalgrowth.org/training/

The Big Lunch Picnic
Sunday 7th June, 13:00 – 15:00 | Priory Common Orchard, Priory Road, N8 8NB
Enjoy a fun family friendly picnic lunch to live music. Bring your own food and enjoy it with freshly picked salad from the community garden. A flask of hot water will enable you to make fresh herbal tea too.

Friend and Foe: wildlife gardening and managing pests
Wednesday 17th June 17:30- 20:00 | The Regent’s Park Allotment, NW1 4NR
Getting a healthy organic food garden is about managing wildlife; encouraging the good and protecting against the bad. Paul Richens who has been growing food while working with wildlife for years will get you through what to do and how to make sure you get the good bugs in your garden. Book your place: https://capitalgrowth.org/training/

Taste of London
17th – 21st June opening times vary | Regent’s Park Outer Circle, NW1
This years Taste of London food festival will be sure to delight again with live demos from some of the world’s top chefs including Ben Tish and Marcus Wareing, brand new Wild Kitchen and other cookery and recipe workshops, a tipple to suit any taste, live music, silent disco and much more. For more info and to book tickets head over to: https://london.tastefestivals.com/

Edible Flowers Celebration By Edible Landscapes
Saturday 20th June 16:00 | Finsbury Park, N4
Learn all about what flowers don’t just look pretty in your garden but can be great for eating too! A free lunch is being laid on by Edible Landscapes featuring edible flowers at the plant nursery and training centre. It’s open all day but lunch it’self is served at 4pm. Arrive early to help prepare lunch, volunteer at the nursery or just enjoy the surroundings with some interesting food. https://urbanharvest.org.uk

Foodies Festival
3rd – 5th July 11:00 – 20:00 | Alexander Palace, N22
One of the biggest food festival events of the year with lots of music, food and drink to be had. There will be chef demos, children’s cooking classes and a tasting masterclasses for exotic food and for those looking to refine their knowledge in wine, champagne and beer, all run by experts in their fields. For those who like it hot there will also be a chilli market and a chilli eating challenge daily! Check out the website for more info and to buy tickets: https://www.foodiesfestival.com/

Growing In Small Spaces & Containers
Saturday 18th July 10:30 – 16:00 | The Regent’s Park, NW1 4NR
A popular workshop for those interested in trying to grow their own in an urban environment. The problem many of us face in the city is a lack of outside space, this workshop will help you to make the most of small spaces and teach you how to use pots and containers to produce your own yummy crops. Book your place: https://capitalgrowth.org/training/

London Permaculture Festival
Sunday 19th July 11:00 – 18:00 | Cecil Sharpe House, 2 Regents Park Road,Camden, NW1
A great day out for all ages with the festival in it’s 6th year there’s lots of interesting things to do from workshops on How To’s, storytelling, films, stall market and a kids zone alongside opportunities to have discussions, network and learn about creative solutions for a sustainable healthy future. Check out their website for more info: https://www.londonpermaculturefestival.com/

Walthamstow Garden Party & Appetite Festival
18th – 19th July 12:00 – 21:30 | Lloyd Park, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17
Escape to Walthamstow for some summer fun at this great mini art and food festival put on by Barbican, Create London, Real Food Festivals and Waltham Forest. Free to attend this fun filled festival will feature delicious food and drink from local businesses alongside plenty of entertainment from a variety of musicians, dancers and artists. Check out their website for more info: https://walthamstowgardenparty.com/

Foodies Festival
24th – 26th July 11:00 – 20:00 | Clapham Common South, SW4
One of the biggest food festival events of the year with lots of music, food and drink to be had. There will be chef demos, children’s cooking classes and a tasting masterclasses for exotic food and for those looking to refine their knowledge in wine, champagne and beer, all run by experts in their fields. For those who like it hot there will also be a chilli market and a chilli eating challenge daily! Check out the website for more info and to buy tickets: https://www.foodiesfestival.com/