The Supper Club Summit in South Kensington

This is one of those 'why did no one think of this before' ideas...  The Supper Club Summit is a four week convention of supper clubs, with different international supper clubs cooking throughout August, with all the dinners held in the Goethe-Institut in South Kensington.  Some of the participants are London-based, for example plussixfive and Bootleg Banquet, but most are not.

"Aug 1: Bootleg Banquet
Aug 2:  Backdoor Kitchen 
Aug 3-4: Mama Lan, Two Hungry Girls & Wild Serai
Aug 8: plusixfive
Aug 10-11: Rocket and Squash & Rollin Restaurant
Aug 15-16: Russian Revels
Aug 17-18: Saffron and Salt, Küchengerüchte, Zum Teufel mit den guten Vorsätzen
Aug 22: tbc
Aug 23: Darjeeling Express
Aug 24-25: Mother's Mother"

(Full info is on the Supper Club Summit site)

Where - Goethe-Institut, 50 Princes Gate, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2PH

Cost - Varies, but generally £40 - £50 per head - see booking information here

Map

Link 1 - The Supper Club Summit
Link 2 - Detailed events page

Pop-ups in London - 29th June - 6th July

New listings in red

Food & Drink

The Barn Pop-up Supper Club in Islington - Lunch & Dinner - Friday - Sunday
Bea's Crawfish Boil near London Bridge - Thursdays
The Big Smoke BBQ in Fulham
* Chase And Country Tails Terrace at Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge * 
The Cube by Electrolux Pop-up Restaurant at the Royal Festival Hall
The Dead Dolls Club's Summer Affair in London Fields - Saturday & Sunday
* Frank's Cafe Supper Rooftop Pop-up in Peckham - Thursday - Sunday
* Independence Day Supper with Noshable at Ben's Canteen in Battersea  - 4th 
The Last Days of Pisco Pop-up Bar & Restaurant in Dalston - Starts Friday 15th
The National Theatre's Propstore Pop-up Cafe-Bar on the South Bank
* Pizza Pilgrims' Forza Win Rooftop Pizza off Brick Lane - Thursday - Sunday
Pret A Diner 'Italians Do It Better' Dining Experience in Mayfair
Rekorderlig Taste Tour Around London
* Sam Adams 4th July Boston Beer Party in Wandsworth - 4th
Secret Cinema's Pop-up Secret Restaurant
The Seagrass Restaurant in Islington - Thursday - Saturday
Street Feast Night Market in Kentish Town - Friday nights
Street Food Pops Up at The Imperial Arms in Chelsea - Tuesday - Saturday
Sugarhouse Studios' Supper Club with Film in Stratford - Sundays
* Tavolone's Tapas Weekend & Garden Party near Broadway Market - 29th - 30th
* Ugly Fish Friday Pop Up in Whitecross Street Market near Moorgate - 6th
Urban Feasts Street Food Market in Canning Town

Shopping

* 4 Businesses Combine in a Pop-up Shop in Portobello Road, Notting Hill - Finishes 1st 
The Barn Pop-up Farm Shop in Islington
Bombay Duck Pop-up Shop in Westfield - Opens 12th
Boxpark Pop-up Retail Mall in Shoreditch
Fourth & Main Pop-up Shop in Soho
Glittering Greenwich Pop-up Jewellery Shop
* Little Deer Pop-up Art & Vintage Shop in Shoreditch - 30th - 1st
The Merchant 24 Pop-up Boutique in Chelsea
* Peter Werth Pop-up Store near Russell Square *
Piers Atkinson's Pop-up Summer Hat Shop in St Martin's Lane
Pop-up Shopping Parade in Willesden Green
SABEL Saddlery Pop-up Shop at Penny Fielding in Walthamstow - Saturdays
Samsung Galaxy S III Pop-up Stores around in Westfield & Shoreditch
TOMS Pop-up Shop in Seven Dials

Events & Markets

* Art+Cake Art & Design Bazaar in Clapham - Saturday 30th
Bea's Pop-up 'Block Party'-Style Film Screenings & Food in London Bridge - Tuesday 19th
The Big Rooftop Tea & Golf Party at Selfridges
Pop-up Contemporary Art Exhibition in Hampstead
* Pop-up Festival of Stories in King's Cross - Saturday and Sunday Only
RETZ' Pop-up Performances of The Tempest in Hoxton - Thursday - Sunday
Rooftop Film Club Open Air Screenings in Shoreditch, London Fields & Kensington
The Royal Court Theatre's Theatre Local in Peckham
Street Pianos Pop up Around London
The StockMKT Night Market in Bermondsey
Theatre Delicatessen's Pop-up Henry V in Marylebone
* The Wonder Hill Handmade and Vintage Market in London Bridge - Saturday 30th


NOTE - PLEASE CHECK WITH THE ORGANISERS OR POP-UPS FOR OPENING TIMES & AVAILABILITY OF TICKETS BEFORE YOU GO!

Want something further into the future?  The look at the Booking Ahead page

Pizza Pilgrims' Forza Win Rooftop Pizza off Brick Lane

Update - this was 2012, but you can sist their new collaboration in 2016

One of the trends with pop-ups is things opening for an entire season.  A very tasty-sounding addition to the summer season inn London is this Thursday - Saturday rooftop pizza supper club from streetfood regulars Pizza Pilgrims.  Taking a cue from supper clubs it's pre-booking only, and the location is kept secret until you've booked.

"ForzaWin is a new rooftop supper club with awesome city views, unique entertainment and specially selected drinks. On our rooftop we’ve built a Pompeii pizza oven with Terry (the chap in our video and founder of the UK woodfired oven forum)  
Located just off Brick Lane, we’ll be serving a three course Italian meal including traditional Neapolitan Pizza from Pizza Pilgrims. This will be washed down with the fantastic new British craft lager, Saint, and plenty of Aperol Spritz.
Every night will be accompanied by unique entertainment, from music to beer and pizza matching - all against the backdrop of the City of London.
We launch on 30th June and are running Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until the end of September."

When - 30th June - 30th September

Where - A secret location off Brick Lane - revealed on booking

Cost - £25 donation per head - booking info here

Link 1 - Forza Win
Link 2 - Booking page
Link 3 - Twitter
Link 4 - Facebook

Art+Cake Art & Design Bazaar in Clapham

Art+Cake are back in Clapham this Saturday, on the High Street.  Don't miss out!

"Our Clapham-based art and design market includes affordable high quality designs and offers new art, crafts, fashion, jewellery, vintage, collectibles, home wares, contemporary design along with tea and cakes galore.
Also available is a free children's play area and a tea and cake lounge area for visitors to relax.
Exhibitors include stunning art work from Studio 8, amazing graphic designs from Chris Patton, along with beautiful handmade gifts and home wares from Mr & Mrs House.
Also featured is Clapham-inspired artwork and jewellery from June Collins, hot tasty African Caribbean nosh from talented caterer ChrisToff, along with a host of quality art and design collectibles, and tempting cupcakes from Zany Cakes.
Come along and indulge in some tea and cake and get to know our collective of local artists and designers. Art+Cake in SW4 is the place for locals and artists to come together as one community."

When - Saturday 30th June

Where - Clapham Methodist Church, 121 Clapham High Street, SW4 7UH

(Where Clapham High Street meets Nelson's Row)

Map

Link - Facebook

Frank's Cafe Supper Rooftop Pop-up in Peckham

Update - Open for 2016 from Thursday 19th May 2016

It must be summer - Frank's Cafe & Campari Bar is re-opening in Peckham!  Now part of a tradition, the structure built on top of the multi storey car park provides both excellent food, drink and views.  It's open until September, and it's a definite 'must do'!  I'll try to write a review in the next couple of weeks.

"Frank's Cafe is part of the BOLD TENDENCIES SCULPTURE PROJECT in Peckham. 
Founded in 2007, Bold Tendencies has welcomed over 45,000 visitors in 2010 (30,000 in 2009).
Bold Tendencies is free to visit and has welcomed audiences from local residents
to international tourists. Press feedback has been universally positive, and leading figures from the art world have offered their praise.
The popular Frank’s Cafe designed by Practice Architecture (Paloma Gormley & Lettice Drake) occupies a temporary building alongside the sculptures on the roof. For 2011 we have commissioned two new structures for the space."

When - 30th June - 30th September
Thursday - Sunday 11am–10pm
Food served 12-2.30pm 6-10pm

Where - 10th Floor, Peckham Multi-Storey Carpark 95A Rye Lane, London SE15 4ST

"The Car Park is a well sign-posted 3 minute walk from Peckham Rye station.
Turn left down Rye Lane, and shortly turn right at the Abbey National building society, at which point you'll see the Multiplex cinema facing you. Take the yellow lift to the right of the cinema entrance to Level 6. Follow signs to Level 10. 
The drive-in entrance to the Car Park is on Cerise Road (SE15 5HQ). Parking is available on Level 6."

Map

Link

Menu

Niko B's 'Taste of Independence' Chocolate Supper Club in Dalston

Chocolatier Anthony Ferguson is back with his Niko B supper club - where all the dishes are based around chocolate.  This month the theme is independence, specifically taking inspiration from four countries celebrating their independence in July.

"A year ago, Niko B created Cocoa Club, the first dessert only supperclub, turning their love and award-winning skills in chocolate and confectionery into a 4‐course 100% dessert menu inspired by seasons and celebrations.  Over the last year at their Chocolate Lab, they have served beautifully crafted, exotically flavoured desserts like their Chocolate, Pine Nut & Grappa Torte, Flaming Chocolate Mousse with Fig Leaf Syrup and Pomegranate Gelato with Pink Peppercorns.
For this birthday, Niko B are returning to the theme of their first ever Cocoa Club, Independence Day around the world.  The inspiration for each dessert course will be taken from countries celebrating liberation in July and the choice is rich - Argentina, Algeria, United States and Suriname."

When - Saturday 7th July

Where - Avo Hotel, 82 Dalston Lane, London E8 3AH

Cost - £26 from here

Map

Link - Niko B Organic Chocolates

Tavolone's Tapas Weekend & Garden Party near Broadway Market

Not content with a Truffle Supper Club this Wednesday, Tavolone are spending Friday and Saturday providing a food and drink pop-up at Lock7 cycles, near to Broadway market and on the Regent's Canal.

"On Friday night the 29th June Tavolone is transforming Lock7, our favourite bike shop and cafe into a tapas bar. The cafe is the bike shop right beside the canal off Broadway Market. Expect our usual long tables, wild flowers, some wine or beer and an excellent mix of Mediterranean tapas.
Booking a place is £15 per person and you can choose any 3 of our Tapas plates when you arrive. This time wine is not included but we'll be selling wine and beer by the
bottle.
Bookings are limited to 40 and if you're booking you need to turn up between 6 and 7 to ensure that you get a seat immediately. If you're a bit late it won't matter but you might not get a table straight away.
Then on Saturday we will launch a new, pop-up, garden party on the lock with a bar and BBQ. The garden is tucked away from the road and is directly on Regents canal. We are going to serve Aperol Spritz, wine and beer, chorizo burgers and grilled vege burgers. Theres no booking for this- just turn up.
Close to busy Broadway Market, Tavolone, in conjunction with Lock7, will provide an area to relax and stretch out your weary feet lying on the grass and enjoy a glass or two. If you're feeling adventurous you can climb over the canal or instead you can wander over the bridge and walk down beside the Lock7 cafe."

When - 29th - 30th June 2012

Where - 129 Pritchards Road, London, E2 9AP


Cost - £15 for the Tapas Night, in advance from here

Map

Link 1 - Tavolone

Link 2 - Booking page

Link 3 - Lock7

Peter Werth Pop-up Store near Russell Square

Menswear brand Peter Werth has opened a pop-up store in the always interesting Lamb's Conduit Street, stocking the new SS12 collection.

"Born in Islington, North London in 1975 Peter Werth has been part of the British menswear landscape for 35 years and has become synonymous with great British design, high quality contemporary clothing, footwear and accessories. Its latest venture, the Peter Werth concept store will open its doors on 1st June for one month only, located at 47 Lamb’s Conduit Street, London WC1.
The shop will stock the brand’s SS12 collection along with a preview of its autumn range. Both collections build on the brand’s history of quintessential British styling with sharp lines, vibrant colours and effortlessly wearable styles, complimented by the re-introduction of footwear to the line-up.
Located in Lamb’s Conduit Street – a menswear shopping destination - the concept store launch coincides with London Collections: Men – a brand new menswear showcase emphasising both the creative and commercial importance of Britain’s brands and emerging talent."

When - 1st June - 14th July

Where - 47 Lamb's Conduit Street, WC1N 3NG

Map

Link - Peter Werth

4 Businesses Combine in a Pop-up Shop in Portobello Road, Notting Hill

A new pop-up shop is opening for one week, to sell goods from 4 separate businesses.  It looks like there'll be lots to see & buy!

"Paper Haveli - High quality paper products, hand printed on handmade paper,many from India www.paperhaveli.co.uk @paperhaveli
Sweetlime - a unique collection of jewellery from worldwide treasure hunts. www.sweetlimeuk.com
Memsahib - from India, embroidered silk/wool jackets, shawls, pashminas(£15), kaftans.
www.memsahib-collections.com
Caroline Hardy - fragrance tapers and candles, handmade in Suffolk.
www.illumens-candles.com"

When - 25th June - 1st July

Where - 201 Portobello Road, W11 1LU

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Little Deer Pop-up Art & Vintage Shop in Shoreditch

A welcome new Vintage pop-up shop in Rivington Street - but only open for one weekend...

"LITTLE DEER was set up in 2012 by Alex Banister and Leila Gaafar. Specialising in affordable vintage clothing, LITTLE DEER offers a wide variety of hand-chosen pieces from the 1960s onwards, as well as quirky accessories and shoes. 
After gaining experience from vintage markets around London, LITTLE DEER are now setting up their first pop-up shop in Shoreditch, East London, for the weekend of the 30th June and the 1st July. This will be a unique opportunity to pick up some of our great vintage clothes at affordable prices, as well as an exclusive range of artwork from a wide range of student and professional artists."

When - 30th June - 1st July

Where - 54 Rivington Street, EC2A 3QN

Map

Link 1 - Facebook

Link 2 - Twitter

Fat Cheeks Summer Sunday Lunch in Broadway Market

Sunday roast specialists Fat Cheeks are back in Broadway Market in July, offering a very special Sunday lunch.  From the look of the photos of previous events this will be great!

This month there will be special performances from The London Youth Gospel Choir and MC ZANI,  beatboxer for Foreign Beggars.  Don't miss out - book here

"For July we will see another live secret musical offering to accompany the culinary sensations that our guest chef Richard Kirkwood (ex head chef of J Sheekey’s and currently of The Bell) is creating for your FAT CHEEKS.  
Taking over the pie shop on Sundays, our chefs step up to the challenge of delivering that perfect Sunday lunch for you, your friends and family."

When - Sunday 8th July - 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & 6pm

Where - 9 Broadway Market, London E8 4PH

Cost - £27 per head, pre-booking only from Fat Cheeks

Map

Link 1 - Fat Cheeks
Link 2 - Fat Cheeks on Facebook

The Novel Diner Presents The Great Gatsby in Vauxhall

The Novel Diner, which builds themed nights around great and cult books, is back with one of the great novels of the 20th Century - The Great Gatsby.

"After many months of planning, The Novel Diner invites you to step into the world of F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' at Vauxhall's Tea House Theatre on Friday 27th July...
“There was music from my neighbor’s house through the summer nights. In his blue gardens men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne and the stars...
The Tea House's doors will open into Long Island's West Egg, where you'll be met with a gin fizz and roaring twenties spread of spice glazed hams, Waldorf salad and champagne jellies. We've got an exciting line-up of Jazz Age entertainment in the pipeline too and, as always, we positively encourage dressing up. Don your costume jewels and flapper dresses, gel your hair and fix your bowties for a night of edible opulence chez Gatsby."

When - Friday 27th July

Where - The Tea House Theatre, 139 Vauxhall Walk, Spring Park, Vauxhall, SE11 5HL
Note - pre-booking only

Cost - £35 per head from this link

Map

Link - The Novel Diner

Chase And Country Tails Terrace at Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge

A special terrace bar has opened on the 5th floor at Harvey Nichols, to make the most of the (hopefully) summery weather.  Perfect for cocktails, but also ideal for lunch or dinner.

"Created by Chase Distillery, the terrace will have a traditional English country look and feel, inspired by the Herefordshire countryside where the distillery is based. A refreshing, citrus aroma of Penhaligons Blenheim Bouquet will scent the air, creating the perfect atmosphere to sip summery cocktails in the heart of Knightsbridge.
A bespoke cocktail list using Chase Distillery’s range of pioneering British spirits has been created by Dominic Jacobs, Fifth Floor Bar Manager, and includes Gooseflower Fizz (Chase Vodka combined with Chase Elderflower Liqueur, Harvey Nichols Gooseberry Jam, lemon and honey topped with English Sparkling Wine) and the utterly refreshing Marmalade Root Martini (Chase Marmalade Vodka shaken with fresh carrot juice, fresh parsley and lemon, with a dash of honey) alongside summer fruit cups and Chase Perfect Serves.
Jonas Karlsson, Fifth Floor Executive Chef has also put together a selection of mini tasting dishes, inspired by the fruity aromas of the spirits, as well as a ‘best of British’ sharing platter that includes Alderton marmalade ham, Honey cured Dorset ham, Harvey Nichols mini pork pies, Scotch quail eggs, Cornish Yarg cheese, Lincolnshire Cheddar and English mustard. To finish, a trio of miniature desserts includes dark chocolate and marmalade cake, lemon curd tart and Bramley apple and elderflower crumble. A Tasting Menu paired with cocktails is also be available."

When - 4th June - 15th July

Where - 109-125 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7RJ

Booking advised!  To book a table, please contact Fifth Floor Harvey Nichols on 020 7823 1839 or email Novella.alessandrini@harveynichols.com

Map

Link - Harvey Nichols

E17 Designers Summer at The Mill in Walthamstow

E17 Designers, a collective of artists and designers, have an event coming up in Walthamstow.

"Chill at the Mill while buying from your friendly, local designers at the fashionable St James’ Street end of Walthamstow Market. Raffle tickets will be on sale, with all proceeds going to the Mill community space – win an E17 Designers’ Goody Bag or two! The Mill Cake Bakers will also be there with scrumptious cakes, and children can use the playroom alongside the main space. If you are lucky you may spot “flashmob” bellydancer Chloe Redmond and a wandering minstrel!
Taking Part:-
Helen Kidd - Fashion/accessories Jewellery 
Healing Gems - Jewellery 
Faith Tavender Jewellery - Jewellery 
The Bees Knees - Fashion/accessories Mixed-media Textiles 
Zoe Edmonds - Art/prints/photography 
Sue Ohea - Textiles 
Katie Birdie - Fashion/accessories 
Lan's Jewels - Jewellery"

When - Saturday 14th July 1-5pm

Where - The Mill, 7-11 Coppermill Lane, E17 7HA

Map

Link - E17 Designers

Pop-ups in London - 22nd - 29th June

New listings in Red


Food & Drink

* 'Around The World in One Plate' Supper Club in Hoxton - Weds & Thurs
The Barn Pop-up Supper Club in Islington - Lunch & Dinner - Friday - Sunday
Bea's Crawfish Boil near London Bridge - Thursdays
The Big Smoke BBQ in Fulham
The Cube by Electrolux Pop-up Restaurant at the Royal Festival Hall
Dazed & Refused Banquet in Cambridge Heath - 21st - 23rd
The Dead Dolls Club's Summer Affair in London Fields - Saturday & Sunday
Foodcycle's Forgotten Feast in Holborn - 21st - 24th
The Fourth Wall Wandering Bar - Friday - Sunday
Hand Made Food Pop-up Cafe at the Cockpit Arts Open Studios - 23rd - 24th
The Last Days of Pisco Pop-up Bar & Restaurant in Dalston - Starts Friday 15th
The National Theatre's Propstore Pop-up Cafe-Bar on the South Bank
Pret A Diner 'Italians Do It Better' Dining Experience in Mayfair
Street Feast Night Market in Kentish Town - Friday nights
Rekorderlig Taste Tour Around London
Rotating Menus at Great Taste at The Cadogan in Knightsbridge
Secret Cinema's Pop-up Secret Restaurant
The Seagrass Restaurant in Islington - Thursday - Saturday
* Sclater Street Kitchens' Supper Club in East London - Thurs 28th
Street Food Pops Up at The Imperial Arms in Chelsea - Tuesday - Saturday
Sugarhouse Studios' Supper Club with Film in Stratford - Sundays
* The Tavolone Supper Club's Truffle Night in Shoreditch - Weds 27th
* Urban Feasts Street Food Market in Canning Town - Starts 23rd - then Weds - Sundays


Shopping

The Barn Pop-up Farm Shop in Islington
Bombay Duck Pop-up Shop in Westfield - Opens 12th
Boxpark Pop-up Retail Mall in Shoreditch
Fourth & Main Pop-up Shop in Soho
Glittering Greenwich Pop-up Jewellery Shop
* The Merchant 24 Pop-up Boutique in Chelsea *
Piers Atkinson's Pop-up Summer Hat Shop in St Martin's Lane
Pop-up Shopping Parade in Willesden Green
* Rosa Bloom's Pop-up Shop in Hackney - Finishes on 24th
SABEL Saddlery Pop-up Shop at Penny Fielding in Walthamstow - Saturdays
Samsung Galaxy S III Pop-up Stores around in Westfield & Shoreditch
TOMS Pop-up Shop in Seven Dials

Events & Markets

Bea's Pop-up 'Block Party'-Style Film Screenings & Food in London Bridge - Tuesday 19th
The Big Rooftop Tea & Golf Party at Selfridges
Gérard Rancinan's Pop-up Studio & Gallery in Shoreditch
Pop-up Contemporary Art Exhibition in Hampstead
Pop-up Exhibition by Joseph Loughborough in Waterloo - Thursday - Sunday
RETZ' Pop-up Performances of The Tempest in Hoxton - Thursday - Sunday
Rooftop Film Club Open Air Screenings in Shoreditch, London Fields & Kensington
The Royal Court Theatre's Theatre Local in Peckham
* Street Pianos Pop up Around London *
* The StockMKT Night Market in Bermondsey - 28th & 29th
Theatre Delicatessen's Pop-up Henry V in Marylebone

NOTE - PLEASE CHECK WITH THE ORGANISERS OR POP-UPS FOR OPENING TIMES & AVAILABILITY OF TICKETS BEFORE YOU GO!

Want something further into the future?  The look at the Booking Ahead page

The StockMKT Night Market in Bermondsey

Bermondsey Night market The StockMKT is back with a two night special on the final Thursday and Friday of June.  Inspired by the night markets of the Far East, it's a mix of eating and shopping, with a very cool vibe.

"So what ‘s new at the June StockMKT double header?
A different programme each night but with some common themes:
Healthy stuff: More delicious street eats from summer-friendly and lighter Eastern-inspired traders Bangwok, Bibimbap and Pom Pom Takoyaki representing Thailand, Korea & Japan. We’ve also got Vegan Peasant doing veggie gourmet to tempt even the staunchest carnivore.
Bad (meaning good) stuff: And, if the idea of ‘healthy’ frightens you, don’t panic we’ll have some of the dirtiest burgers (from Mother Flipper), pulled pork (from African Volcano), and the most fantastic array of sausages products known to humankind.
Liquid stuff: What’s the hottest (cold) drink in London this summer? That’s right Sherry. You didn’t know? Well you do now. So we’ve got Stylist wine writer / FT contributor and all round wine popularising good egg Jane Parkinson doing 21st century Sherry tasting.
Classy stuff: Last time Kamm and Sons’ ginseng cocktails were a smash and while they return, this time we also have London’s coolest gin makers and shakers, Sparrow London Dry Gin bringing their 50s inspired set to the Square.
Sweet stuff: Proper ice cream, sherbets and sorbets from Sorbitium, Bea of Bloomsbury debuting her Lolly Cart, and old-fashioned milkshakes from Retro Shakes. And cakes a-plenty from the scrumptious Sweet Tooth Factory, Crumbs and Doilies and Chai Cupcakes!
Take home stuff: We have a jewellery cluster, to-die-for Dutch bikes and hand made home accessories, loads of upcycled vintage wear from new stallholders supporting Mary Portas’ ‘Lover Your Local Market’ concept.
Ear stuff: Albert Ball’s Flying Aces are back but we also have some quirky new friends on the bill, throwing their musical magic into the mix!"

When - Thurs 28th - Fri 29th June, 5.30pm - 10pm

Where - Bermondsey Square, SE1

Map

Link 1 - The StockMKT
Link 2 - The StockMKT on Twitter

Independence Day Supper with Noshable at Ben's Canteen in Battersea

To mark Independence Day, Ben's Canteen is holding a special supper club with Noshable.  3 courses and great food for a fixed price.

"Here at Ben’s Canteen we champion British things but on the 4th July we’re teaming up with Noshable and breaking free to bring you an awesome Independence Day dinner (albeit using amazing British produce from @cornishgrill).
So join us for the Noshable feast, where classic American diner dishes will do battle with the finest Cornish ingredients. Joins us for a rowdy night of soul food, ‘house party’ cocktails and as many pickleback shots as you can handle.
Tickets cost £30 and include the following menu, a ‘house party’ cocktail and a portion of Billy Frank’s original cheeseburger jerky.
Menu
Starter - Rare breed pulled pork corn dogs w/atomic peppers and a coffee-infused barbecue sauce dip.
Main - Slow cooked dry aged Cornish beef brisket in a French Dip sandwich w/sweet potato ‘tater tots’ and slaw.
Dessert - Root beer float w/Cornish vanilla ice cream."

When - 4th July at 7pm and 9pm

Where - Ben's Canteen, 140 St John’s Hill, SW11 1SL

Cost - £30 per head from here (7pm) & here (9pm)

Map

Link 1 - Ben's Canteen

Link 2 - Noshable

Street Pianos Pop up Around London

Exciting news - as part of the London 2012 festival pianos will be appearing in 50 locations around London.  If you know how to play (even a little) then have a tinkle.  If not, just hang around and enjoy the fun.  This is a great initiative - well done everyone!

"Play Me, I’m Yours is an artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram and has been touring internationally since 2008.  City of London Festival has presented the artwork in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.
This year the City of London Festival celebrates its golden jubilee anniversary on a grand scale, presenting Play Me, I’mYours with 50 Golden Street Pianos from Sunday 24 June to Friday 13 July 2012, spread across London landmarks and beauty spots of the City and neighbouring boroughs for three weeks of singing and playing.
A gleaming musical marathon is presented for the Festival opening on Sunday 24 June with 300 free piano lessons at every street piano. This will be launched by one of pop music’s greatest vocalists, Spandau Ballet legend Tony Hadley, who will perform some memorable hits accompanied by some of the country’s best young musicians from the National Youth Jazz Orchestra. Make sure you’re at the Golden Street Piano on the north side of Millennium Bridge from 12.45pm on Sunday 24 June to catch this special one-off performance! Then drop in at any piano from 1.00pm – 4.00pm on Sunday 24 June to sign up for a free lesson."

When - 24th June - 13th July

Locations:


City
Barts Hospital Courtyard
Broadgate Circle
Broadgate, Finsbury Avenue
Cleary Garden
Devonshire Square Estate
Fenchurch Street Station
Finsbury Circus Gardens
Girdlers Gardens
Leadenhall Market
Liverpool Street Station
Millennium Bridge, Peter's Hill
Museum of London
New Street Square
Old Billingsgate
Paternoster Square
Royal Exchange Building
St Dunstan in the East
St Mary-le-Bow Churchyard
St Paul's Cathedral Churchyard
The Gherkin
The Monument


Central
Berkeley Square Gardens
Carnaby Street
Cavendish Square Gardens
Chinatown, Newport Place
Hanover Square
Marble Arch
Soho Square Garden
Victoria Embankment Gardens
Whitehall Gardens

North
Gillett Square, The Vortex
Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath
St Mary's Church Garden
St Pancras Station

South
Bankside Mix
Borough Market
EDF Energy London Eye
More London Place
Potters Fields Park
Southwark Cathedral
Tate Modern

East
Jubilee Park, Canary Wharf
LSO St Lukes
Reuters Plaza, Canary Wharf
St Katharine Docks Piazza
Thomas More Square
Tower Bridge, north side
Wren Landing, Canary Wharf

West
Holland Park
Portobello Road, Westway

Link - Street Pianos

The Merchant 24 Pop-up Boutique in Chelsea

The Merchant 24 is a retailer selling pre-owned high-end designer labels, from brands like Chanel, Stella McCartney, YSL, Hermès and Burberry.  They've popped up on the King's Road and will be there until August.

"The Merchant offers hand-picked selections from high-end fashion labels such as Chanel, Alexander McQueen, and Yves Saint Laurent for a beautifully arranged collection of fashions, from handbags and jewellery to dresses and shoes. All of The Merchant’s pieces are pre-owned and sourced from consignors ranging from celebrities and stylists to anyone looking to clear out their over-loaded wardrobe.

This is an opportunity to source items that are no longer in stock or in season. It gives the customers a hunting experience to find a rare high-end luxury designer pieces that they wouldn’t find anywhere else."

When - 1st May - 12th August

Where - 340 Kings Road, SW3 5UR

Map

Link - The Merchant 24

The Wonder Hill Handmade and Vintage Market in London Bridge

Wonder Hill is a regular market, appearing on the last Saturday of every month in London Bridge.  Well worth a visit, and near enough to the Borough and Maltby Street markets to combine into a fun morning or afternoon.


"Wonder Hill provides a platform for local designer makers and vintage collectors to showcase and sell their wares. Supporting an ethical standpoint everything is created in the UK or sustainably sourced and offers a fun alternative to high street shopping being based in a pub with a sunny beer garden, great food and cake!
In March we return once more to our wonderfully eclectic home of the Miller. A place that has brought us sunshine, smiles, barbeques, one afternoon tipple too many and an abundance of wonderful traders and shoppers.
Our traders often tell us, its like going home at the end of each month (yes, we run every last saturday of each month at this location!) Which is rather lovely! However that said, we do offer a different range of traders each and every month, so its always a different show for you lovely shoppers.
We were originally set up to offer an alternative to high street shopping - you wont find mass produced items here, made unethically and then transported unethically across seas to our high streets. What you will find is individually made items, created by hand in the UK, mostly even in the local areas in London, along with a series of upcycled and vintage clothing and accessories. What more could you ask for than a set of wonderfully looking AND priced items that are also great for you, our environment and alot of ethical causes?!...
What was that? .....Oh yes, you could ask for a piece of cake, a glass of wine or a beer in your hand and somewhere to have lunch that plays great music, has a lovely sunny beer garden and greets you with smiles but then you would know that we offer all of that at the Miller also - free of entry charge.

So come join us, its a lovely place to just chill out on a saturday afternoon, buy your crafting supplies, your handmade gifts, your easter presents, bonnets and incredible vintage find."

When - Saturday 30th June

Where - The Miller, 96 Snowsfields Road, London Bridge, London. SE1 3SS

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Link - Wonder Hill Market

Ugly Fish Friday Pop Up in Whitecross Street Market near Moorgate

This is an excellent one-off event - a pop-up food stall to promote 'ugly fish' and encourage people to eat a wider range of fish.  

"Following the success of its Ugly Fish Fridays, launched as a stand against the fishing quota system that sees dead fish thrown back into the sea; niche City caterer Lusso is staging an “Ugly Fish Friday Pop Up” at Whitecross Street Market in London on Friday 6th July.
Assisted by BBC 2′s “The Fisherman’s Apprentice”; Monty Halls, and his fisherman mentor Nigel Legge, Lusso’s expert chefs will produce street food that’s elite food with a lunch-time pop up stall serving a range of delicious fish dishes using sustainable species of fish landed by Nigel in the  Cadgwith Cove in Cornwall the previous day. The stall will start serving lunch from 11 am and will continue until they run out of fish.
Less well-known and fashionable than their more glamorous but increasingly overfished cousins, Lusso’s Ugly Fish are as good to eat as they are unlovely to look at.  Most importantly, they are all species on the Marine Stewardship Council’s approved list of sustainable fish."

When - Friday 6th July

Where - Whitecross Street Market, EC1Y 8JD

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Link 1 - Ugly Fish Friday on Twitter

Link 2 - Lusso Catering

Link 3 - Article

Rosa Bloom's Pop-up Shop in Hackney

Designer Rosa Bloom will be popping up for 5 days at The Russet in Hackney. prior to heading off around the summer festivals.  The Russet will also be putting on special menu for the duration, and providing free nibbles on the opening night.

"Get a FIRST PEEK at Rosa Bloom's NEW collection of limited edition vintage-inspired decadent clothing and accessories...
...a cacophony of sequinned, ruffled, striped, feathered, frilled, colourful costume pieces, for festivals and beyond!
The Pop-Up Shop will also feature Rosa Bloom's range of unusual silver jewellery, using antique watch dials and hand-carved shell and bone, plus an innovative NEW collection of kinetic jewellery, handmade in Sterling Silver.
The Pop-Up Shop will be hosted by The Russet Cafe at the up-and-coming hub that is Hackney Downs Studios, from the people behind the East London creative community, Netil House. The Russet will be putting on a specially-themed evening menu for the duration of the Pop-Up, featuring fresh, seasonal, locally-sourced produce."

When - 20th - 24th June (launch night is 20th)

Where - The Russet, Hackney Downs Studios, Amhurst Terrace, Hackney, E8 2BT

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Link 1 - Event on Facebook

Link 2 - The Russet

The South West Supper Club's Taste of the Sea in Wandsworth - POSTPONED

SORRY - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED

Very regular Supper Club hosts The South West Supper Club are back in Wandsworth later this week, this time with seafood & soul music on the agenda.  See above for the menu (click on it to enlarge).  Note that this was re-arranged from the weekend, due to logistical problems.

"We'll enjoy some Canapes on Wandsworth common, before tucking in to a further five courses in our host Nathan's home, which looks directly over the common....lovely!
Nathan will be selling a selection of wines by the bottle to accompany each meal, or alternatively, for just £12 you can try a different glass of wine which will be expertly matched to the meal...(6 glasses, £12....bargain!)"

When - Thursday 21st June

Where - A private house in Wandsworth.  Address revealed on booking

Cost - £35 for 6 courses from Jimmy Garcia at southwestsupperclub@gmail.com

Link - SWSC on Facebook

Sclater Street Kitchens' Supper Club in East London

Catering company Sclater Street Kitchens run regular supper clubs to test their new recipes.  Sounds like a fun night, with excellent food guaranteed.

"Our next supper club will be held on the 28th June. We will be serving a four course fine dining menu, in an intimate East London location. Tickets are on a first come first serve basis"

When - 28th June

Where  - Secret location, revealed on booking

Cost - £30 from events@sclaterstreetkitchens.co.uk

Link - Sclatter Street Kitchens

'Around The World in One Plate' Supper Club in Hoxton

This intriguing idea - taking ingredients sourced from over ten different countries - will create the menu for the London Foodies Supper Club in Hoxton later this month.  To attend you first need to tweet your interest to @foodundearthed  The chef is Tim Anderson, who also cooked at the excellent Delicious by DS5 last month

"Boasting an eclectic mix of unusual ingredients from countries such as Greece, Italy, Iberia, China, New Zealand, Ecuador and South Africa, MasterChef 2011 winner, Tim Anderson has teamed up with foodie explorers unearthed® to create the first-ever culinary tour around the world on one plate.
Inspired by a snack from Anderson’s childhood in America, the s’more – a campfire treat made by sandwiching toasted marshmallows between two biscuits with a piece of chocolate – the ‘Around the World on One Plate’ recipe is a savoury interpretation of this snack and features a savoury marshmallow on a biltong twig, served with loin of lamb and dressed with a rich chocolate and port sauce.  
Anderson worked closely with unearthed® to create the unique savoury marshmallow blend, a hero ingredient within the dish, using its Greek Goat’s Milk Balls.   Tim Anderson comments: “I love experimenting with ingredients and was really excited about the idea of creating a savoury version of a well known American campfire treat.  
“Trying to source the appropriate ingredients to ensure we got the correct consistency for the savoury marshmallow was a really exciting challenge and the unearthed® Goat’s Milk Balls were the perfect texture and flavour to compliment the lamb and chocolate.” 
Simon Day, Brand Manager at unearthed® comments: “If you are a keen explorer and love unearthing new flavours and cuisines than this is the perfect dish for you!  Some of the finest quality ingredients from around the world have been used to create the ultimate worldly experience that you can replicate in the comfort of your own kitchen.” "

When - 27th - 28th June

Where - Hoxton - full details on booking

Cost - £20, but you need to tweet @foodsunearthed to express your interest first

Link - Foods Unearthed on Twitter

Sam Adams 4th July Boston Beer Party in Wandsworth

Celebrate 4th July with a collection of American-style real ales, plus hotdogs and chips, at Le Gothique, a  grade II listed Gothic building.

"Please join us for what is sure to be great fun. Burgers and Beer at Le Gothique Restuarant set inside the Royal Victoria Buildings on Wandsworth Common. Our award winning garden will be decorated to welcom the Americans to Wandsworth. The marguee will be up incase the rain continues...
Beer and burgers in a Castle in London. "Sam Adams welcomes Uncle Sam" ... We also have 6 real ales, all British but with an American theme to add some spice to the day and toast the "special relationship!"
Six Real Ales:
Dark Star American Pale Ale (APA)
Houston APA
Bridestones APA
Triple FFF Ramble Tamble (APA)
Thornbridge Jaywick (APA)
Price Includes: Dinner & Beer as follows -
The Meal: burger, hot dogs and chips plus a salad bar.
The Beer: Free draught Sam Adams on arrival in authentic U.S. 2/3rd pint glass, followed by selection of American themed beers (total of 3 beers included in ticket)."

When - 4th July, 6.30pm - 10pm

Where - John Archer Way, Off Windmill Road, Wandsworth Common, London SW18 3SX

Cost - £15 + booking fee in advance from here

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Link 1 - Booking page

Link 2 - Le Gothique

Pop-ups in London - 15th - 22nd June

Food & Drink

The Barcelona Supper Club by Codorníu in Swiss Cottage - Thursday 20th
The Barn Pop-up Supper Club in Islington - Lunch & Dinner - Friday - Sunday
Beard To Tail Pop-up Restaurant in Shoreditch
Bea's Crawfish Boil near London Bridge - Thursdays
The Big Smoke BBQ in Fulham - Opens 21st
The Cube by Electrolux Pop-up Restaurant at the Royal Festival Hall
Dazed & Refused Banquet in Cambridge Heath - 21st - 23rd
The Dead Dolls Club's Summer Affair in London Fields - Saturday & Sunday
Foodcycle's Forgotten Feast in Holborn - 21st - 24th
The Fourth Wall Wandering Bar - Friday - Sunday
Hand Made Food Pop-up Cafe at the Cockpit Arts Open Studios - 15th - 16th
The Last Days of Pisco Pop-up Bar & Restaurant in Dalston - Starts Friday 15th
The National Theatre's Propstore Pop-up Cafe-Bar on the South Bank
Pret A Diner 'Italians Do It Better' Dining Experience in Mayfair
Street Feast Night Market in Kentish Town - Friday nights
Rekorderlig Taste Tour Around London
Rotating Menus at Great Taste at The Cadogan in Knightsbridge
Secret Cinema's Pop-up Secret Restaurant
The Seagrass Restaurant in Islington - Thursday - Saturday
The South West Supper Club's Taste of The Sea in Wandsworth - Saturday & Sunday
Street Food Pops Up at The Imperial Arms in Chelsea - Tuesday - Saturday
Sugarhouse Studios' Supper Club with Film in Stratford - Sundays

Shopping

Aurum Pop-up Jewellery Shop in Seven Dials
The Barn Pop-up Farm Shop in Islington
Bombay Duck Pop-up Shop in Westfield - Opens 12th
Boxpark Pop-up Retail Mall in Shoreditch
Cinderela B's Pop-up Jewellery Sample Sale in Spitalfields - 18th - 20th
Fourth & Main Pop-up Shop in Soho
Glittering Greenwich Pop-up Jewellery Shop
Piers Atkinson's Pop-up Summer Hat Shop in St Martin's Lane
Pop-up Shopping Parade in Willesden Green
SABEL Saddlery Pop-up Shop at Penny Fielding in Walthamstow - Saturdays
Samsung Galaxy S III Pop-up Stores around in Westfield & Shoreditch
TOMS Pop-up Shop in Seven Dials

Events & Markets

Bea's Pop-up 'Block Party'-Style Film Screenings & Food in London Bridge - Tuesday 19th
The Big Rooftop Tea & Golf Party at Selfridges
Gérard Rancinan's Pop-up Studio & Gallery in Shoreditch
Philips Bodygroom Pop-up Barbershop in Covent Garden - Friday 15th
Pop-up Art Show in Crouch End: Flowers, Vases & Great Tits! - 16th - 17th
Pop-up Contemporary Art Exhibition in Hampstead
Pop-up Exhibition by Joseph Loughborough in Waterloo - Thursday - Sunday
RETZ' Pop-up Performances of The Tempest in Hoxton - Thursday - Sunday
Rooftop Film Club Open Air Screenings in Shoreditch, London Fields & Kensington
The Royal Court Theatre's Theatre Local in Peckham
Theatre Delicatessen's Pop-up Henry V in Marylebone

NOTE - PLEASE CHECK WITH THE ORGANISERS OR POP-UPS FOR OPENING TIMES & AVAILABILITY OF TICKETS BEFORE YOU GO!

Want something further into the future?  The look at the Booking Ahead page

The Big Smoke BBQ in Fulham

The Big Smoke Barbecue is popping up at The Elk Bar near Fulham Broadway this summer.

"The Big Smoke BBQ is set to arrive in London, bringing the best of al-fresco cooking to Fulham with the first ever use of the ground-breaking Primo BBQ in the capitol. Promising to serve an array of summer favourites and several innovative tobacco and beer infused cocktails for a BBQ unlike any other seen before.
A delicious selection of barbeque classics with a twist will be cooked on London’s first Primo XL, the world’s finest ceramic BBQ. Andy Annat, three times British BBQ champion and UK Ambassador for Primo BBQ, will be bringing “the world’s most versatile BBQ” to The Big Smoke. He states that it not only has a “ceramic grill that uses charcoal rather than gas for a better flavour, but it can also be used for baking items such as bread” and finally, Andy’s speciality, “it can perfectly smoke food at low or high temperatures”. The Primo retains heat for up to 12 hours locking in the moisture and flavour ensuring delicious and tender meat. Head Chef Paul Sowden will also use wood chips from a variety of trees giving the food different flavours, or even from Jack Daniels barrels resulting in a delicious whiskey hint to the succulent meat. 
Brought to London by Mint Group, proprietors of some of London's most popular hot spots, The Big Smoke will be located in the stylish garden of Elk Bar, a West London institution. Enclosed in an authentic wooden smoke shack, guests can relax on rustic benches, surrounded by exotic plants and bright umbrellas, transporting them to a holiday destination despite being in the busy capital. 
Everyone loves a beer to go with their barbeque so The Big Smoke bar will also be serving a revolutionary selection of beer and tobacco-infused cocktails. These will include The Ginger Bread Ale Flip containing Meantime Pale Ale, Bacardi OakHeart spiced rum, Ginger Syrup, a dash of sours and finished with Ground Nutmeg and an Old Fashioned made with Jack Daniels No.7 and a new ingredient in the form of Perique tobacco liqueur. Or, not for the faint hearted, try The Mad Dog, a powerful concoction served in a giant martini glass filled with frozen margarita and two bottles of Corona beer upturned into the glass."

When - Thursday 21st June - 30th September

Where - The Elk Bar, 587-591 Fulham Road, London, SW6 5UB

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Link 1 - The Elk Bar

Link 2 - The Big Smoke BBQ on Twitter

Urban Feasts Street Food Market in Canning Town

This summer Urban Feasts will be holding a street food market 5 nights a week, from Wednesday to Sunday.

When - 23rd June - 30th September,
Wednesday - Friday 4.30pm - 10pm
Saturday & Sunday - 12 noon - 9pm

Where - Opposite Canning Town DLR Station, E16 1HD

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Link - Urban Feasts