EASY VEGAN SUBSITUTIONS TO MAKE TODAY!
EASY VEGAN SUBSTITUTIONS TO MAKE TODAY!
One in eight people Britain UK and Northern Ireland are vegetarian or vegan according to a 2018 study by supermarket chain Waitrose, with a further 21% claiming to be ‘flexitarian’ – having a mostly vegetarian or vegan diet supplemented by the occasional bit of meat or dairy.But there are some particular culinary itches that you might find difficult to scratch if you’ve ditched animal-derived food altogether.So, whether you’re looking to make a permanent switch to that plant-based lifestyle or are looking to cut down on your consumption for the good of your health (or the planet’s), here’s a few quick and easy vegan substitutions from some of movers and shakers of the vegan and veggie street food scene in Cardiff and beyond…
Lauren Saunders, Wild Thing, Cardiff
After much anticipation, vegan café Wild Thing opened its doors in Grangetown earlier this year and was an instant smash hit with its brunches and Sunday roasts.“For vegan pancakes, use 125g oat flour, 250ml oat or almond milk, one tablespoon of baking powder, one tablespoon of maple syrup and one tablespoon of cinnamon. These pancakes are our best seller in the cafe! They are super filling as they use oat flour! They are really thick American style pancakes but feel really light and fluffy to eat - we use gluten free oat flour so that everyone can enjoy them. Try serving them with seasonal fruit compote, maple syrup, nut butter and seeds.”
Ellie Penny, Last Night a Vegan Saved My Life, London
Last Night a Vegan Saved my Life is in the process of coming back after a fire nearly destroyed it last year – read our exclusive interview."A good one is if you like a creamy sauce soak cashew nuts in water for five minutes then put in a blender - the more water you put in it becomes more like a cream, if you put less in it becomes a bit more like ricotta.”
Chris Braham, Sero, Cardiff
Sero is a newcomer to the south Wales food scene, with owner and kitchen main man Chris pitching up on selected nights at Blue Honey Night Café and around the city….“Here’s an easy fried chicken substitute: you can make a vegan 'buttermilk' from soy yoghurt and white wine vinegar in one bowl. Then separately mix flour, salt, onion and garlic powder, parsley and paprika (you can add literally any spice). Dip oyster mushrooms into the buttermilk, then the flour and deep fry them for about four minutes.”
Delyth Griffiths, The Greenery, Cardiff
A relatively recent addition to Cardiff Market in the space formerly occupied by Milgi, The Greenery specialises in healthy, vegan lunches and snacks and even does a range of CBD-infused drinks.“Lentil Bolognese is true plant-based stale. This recipe is easy, cheap and can go a long way. Add to pasta, or use in a chilli con carne or with tacos. It’s so versatile.You need one pack 500g red lentils, one white onion, one stock cube, melted in one litre of hot water, one tablespoon oregano, one stick of celery, one tin chopped tomatoes, one tablespoon tomato pureè, one clove of garlic finely sliced, about 400ml, salt, some form of oil (sunflower, vegetable, coconut, olive). You can also use red wine for flavour intensity and fresh rosemary.Chop up the garlic and onion and celery, fry off the onion and celery together with a splash of your favourite oil to cook with. Add the garlic to briefly cook, add the lentils and fry off for a minute or so. Then add the tomato paste, chopped tomato, stock, oregano and salt and leave on simmer on low for about 15 -25 minutes. Add more water as required - lentils need a lot of liquid. Finish with more salt.”
Alex Cook, the Pink Peppercorn, Neath
The Neath-based Pink Peppercorn team are Street Food Warehouse favourites and serve up food made from fresh, local and seasonal produce.“Vegan butter is great! It goes great in our miso risotto, pearl barley, miso ,mushrooms, asparagus, peas, tahini cream – we top it with chive flowers, lemon zest, mint and pink peppercorns.”
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FAQS - DEVON STREET FOOD FESTIVAL 2019!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - DEVON STREET FOOD FESTIVAL 2019!
Below are a bunch of FAQs for you to refer to prior to (and during) Devon Street Food Festival 2019 - we hope these help!
Where is Devon Street Food Festival?Victoria Pleasure Grounds, Ilfracombe -EX34 9BH.When is Devon Street Food Festival?Friday 2nd August - Sunday 4th August. Do I need to show/print the tickets I have pre-booked for the event?No, these are to provide us with an idea of attendee numbers for the event - though they will still guarantee your entry during peak times, so it helps to have it handy on your phone. Are dogs allowed at Devon Street Food Festival?Yes! The more doggos, the merrier. What are the opening hours?12:00-22:00 Fri/Sat, 12:00-20:00 Sun, unless all traders sell out.Are there vegetarian and vegan food options available? Yes, Devon Street Food Festival has carefully selected its vendors to cater for vegetarians, vegans and those that are gluten intolerant.
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THE 'WELSH STREET FOOD AWARDS' COMES TO SWANSEA FOR 2019!
THE 'WELSH STREET FOOD AWARDS' COMES TO SWANSEA FOR 2019!
Well, well, well. Swansea was a banger, there's no doubt about it. You lot thought you were going to have to wait a whole year for another foodie bonanza at Museum Park, and a year is a long old time. As you may already have heard, your luck is in: The Welsh Street Food Awards 2019 are being hosted in Swansea between 24-25 August, so Street Food Warehouse and Pop Up Bar Hire are all gearing up for another bank holiday weekend of the best street food in the country (literally) and the huge vibes that Swansea festivals always bring. Supported by Hellmann's, the Welsh Street Food Awards 2019 will see food vendors competing for your vote as they jostle for a place at the British finals in London. There are two ways of getting there; receive the most votes from the general public, or get the nod from the celebrity judges who will be on site across the weekend judging the best dish that each vendor puts forward. The Hang Fire girls, as well as Richard Johnson, will get the final say for one lucky (and deserving) vendor, but it'll be you guys casting your own votes that also have huge implications for the other winner. Who are you backing?
There's a genuinely superb selection of street food on offer at this year's Welsh Street Food Awards. Some classic Swansea regulars make an appearance in the form of the BBQ bosses at Spicer's, the Frenchy wizards Rue de la Cocotte, and previous finalists Pink Peppercorn. There are also plenty of newbies heading across to lovely Abertawe; Queen Pepiada bring their delightful Venezuelan cuisine, whilst the Mexican/Welshie hybrid That Street Food are enjoying their second summer season, bringing delicious dishes and big ol' smiles. A call out to the sweet tooths, the carb-cravers and the spice-fanatics. There's something for all of you! Full listings of vendors can be found here. Of course, we'll also be bringing our sister company - Pop Up Bar Hire - to supply the pints and the Pimm's all weekend long, for what is expected to be a gloriously sunny and tasty weekend of high quality street food. Have you signed up for your FREE ticket yet? Get on it right here, and you'll be in with a chance of winning a whole host of prizes sponsored by Hellmann's, as well as cocktails and street food meals on the weekend.
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FAQS - SOMERSET STREET FOOD FESTIVAL 2019!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - SOMERSET STREET FOOD FESTIVAL 2019!
Below are a bunch of FAQs for you to refer to prior to (and during) Somerset Street Food Festival 2019 - we hope these help!
Where is Somerset Street Food Festival?Italian Gardens, Weston-super-Mare -BS23 1JNWhen is Somerset Street Food Festival?Friday 26th July - Sunday 28th July. Do I need to show/print the tickets I have pre-booked for the event?No, these are to provide us with an idea of attendee numbers for the event - though they will still guarantee your entry during peak times, so it helps to have it handy on your phone. Are dogs allowed at Somerset Street Food Festival?Yes! The more doggos, the merrier. What are the opening hours?12:00-22:00 Fri/Sat, 12:00-20:00 Sun, unless all traders sell out.Are there vegetarian and vegan food options available? Yes, Somerset Street Food Festival has carefully selected its vendors to cater for vegetarians, vegans and those that are gluten intolerant.
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FAQS - ABERYSTWYTH STREET FOOD FESTIVAL 2019!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - ABERYSTWYTH STREET FOOD FESTIVAL 2019!
Below are a bunch of FAQs for you to refer to prior to (and during) Aberystwyth Street Food Festival 2019 - we hope these help!
Where is Aberystwyth Street Food Festival?Aberystwyth Marina - SY23 1AS. When is Aberystwyth Street Food Festival?Friday 19th July - Sunday 21st July. Do I need to show/print the tickets I have pre-booked for the event?No, these are to provide us with an idea of attendee numbers for the event - though they will still guarantee your entry during peak times, so it helps to have it handy on your phone. Are dogs allowed at Aberystwyth Street Food Festival?Yes! The more doggos, the merrier. Will there be a marquee if it rains (or if we need some shade)? Yes, we have a seated marquee area that'll be under cover. What are the opening hours?12:00-22:00 Fri/Sat, 12:00-20:00 Sun, unless all traders sell out.Are there vegetarian and vegan food options available? Yes, Aberystwyth Street Food Festival has carefully selected its vendors to cater for vegetarians, vegans and those that are gluten intolerant.
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CREAM OF THE CROP: THE BEST ICE CREAM IN SOUTH WALES
The cream of the crop: the best ice cream in South Wales!
After a few false starts, it looks like summer’s here – and it’s back with a vengeance. And what better than to cool off when the temperature rises than a delicious scoop of ice cream or two?The verdant rural pastures of Wales mean that when it comes to ice cream, there’s very few who can match us. Add to the proud tradition of Welsh-Italian cafes and ice cream parlours – a fixture here since the industrial revolution - and you’ve got a recipe for some of the best frozen delights in all of the country.Here’s some of our favourite spots…
Joe’s: Swansea, Cardiff & Llanelli
The queues snaking out on to Mumbles Road on a sunny day attest to the wild popularity of Joe's – probably south Wales’ most famous and beloved ice cream. The company dates back to 1898, when Luigi Cascarini moved to the region from the Abruzzi Mountains in Italy and set up a café for industrial workers in the area. Joe’s is a mainstay of Swansea seaside life, but the lucky residents of Roath in Cardiff can get their hands on one with its shop in Wellfield Road. There’s a branch out west in Llanelli too.TRY IT: It’s got to be Joe’s Real Vanilla – it’s a tried and tested recipe unchanged since 1922.
Forte's: Mumbles
You’d be hard pressed to find a better spot for an ice cream than Forte's, a quaint parlour situated right next to Limeslade beach and the Wales Coastal Path – in the summer you can often spot seals frolicking the water nearby. The view is amazing but the ice cream is arguably even better – and that’s saying something.TRY IT: Strongbow Dark Fruits ice cream. Yes, really. We back this hard.
Ice Green: Cardigan
Here’s a Welsh ice cream producer proudly doing it without dairy. Cardigan’s Ice Green is causing quite a stir with it’s plant-based iced concoctions in and around its home of Carmarthen and beyond. They’ve been wowing revellers at Street Food Warehouse events, so catch ‘em while they’re hot. Or in this case, cold.TRY IT: Ice Green have launched a new dairy-free riff on soft-serve ice cream: Mr Oaty, made with gluten-free oats.
Cadwalader’s: Cardiff Bay, Barry
Cadwalader’s HQ is actually in north Wales, but this might just be one of the best spots in the Welsh capital to get a frosty cone on a nice day. It’s right on the front at Mermaid Quay, and ideal for watching the tourist boats bobbing around the Bay. The seaside crew in Barry can also get in on the action at its Paget Road café.TRY IT: How about a scoop or two of the magical ‘Unicorn’ flavor?
Caffe Sidoli’s: Ebbw Vale, Bridgend
Welsh-Italian OG's Sidoli's have been whipping up top-notch ice cream since the 1920s. Back then, the goods were made using blocks of ice brought in on rail from Cardiff. Thankfully, making ice cream’s a lot easier today – but it’s just as delicious. For the traditional experience head to the original Ebbw Vale cafe, but you can also unwind with a sundae or cone after a hard afternoon bargain hunting at the retail paradise of McArthur Glen, just off the M4 near Bridgend.TRY IT: You really can’t go wrong with Sidoli’s mint chocolate chip, for our money.
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FAQs - DORSET STREET FOOD FESTIVAL 2019!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - DORSET STREET FOOD FESTIVAL 2019!
Below are a bunch of FAQs for you to refer to prior to (and during) Dorset Street Food Festival 2019 - we hope these help!
Where is Dorset Street Food Festival?Above SWIM Bar, Lyme Regis, Dorset. When is Dorset Street Food Festival?Friday 12th July - Sunday 14th July.Do I need to show/print the tickets I have pre-booked for the event?No, these are to provide us with an idea of attendee numbers for the event - though they will still guarantee your entry during peak times, so it helps to have it handy on your phone. Are dogs allowed at Dorset Street Food Festival?Yes! The more doggos, the merrier. What are the opening hours?12:00-22:00 daily, unless all traders sell out.Are there vegetarian and vegan food options available? Yes, Dorset Street Food Festival has carefully selected its vendors to cater for vegetarians, vegans and those that are gluten intolerant.
Head over to our Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date with all things Dorset Street Food Festival throughout the weekend, including foodie competitions and prizes!
MIL-FOOD HAVEN STREET FOOD FESTIVAL 2019 IS A SWEET TOOTH'S DREAM!
MIL-FOOD HAVEN STREET FOOD FESTIVAL 2019 IS A SWEET TOOTH'S DREAM!
The Street Food Warehouse team really love seeing Pembrokeshire in our events calendar. A mixture of Welsh pride and love of the beautiful coastal views means we're always itching to get back to the Southwest of the homeland whilst the sun is still beaming down. After the success of Pembrokeshire Street Food Festival in June, it's music to the ears that we're headed back to Milford Haven for another weekend jam-packed with foodie fun in the sun. Those of you who attended Pembs will be aware of the unbelievable selection of food on offer. From BBQ to seafood and everything in between, it's real-life foodie heaven. It'll be the same at Milfood Haven Street Food Festival, too. Don't you worry about that. To keep you in the know with all things food prior to the festival (and to get you even more excited) we'll zoom in on what can be expected for you all. This time around we're catering to the sweet tooth gang, who really are going to have their hands full come 17-18 August. Brownies, doughnuts, cheesecakes and milkshakes, it's gonna be a sugar overload. 
DUTTY'S
Our current 'Vendors of the Month', Adam and Laura of Dutty's are embarking on their first summer festival season in 2019 and it's fair to say they're absolutely rocking it. A bustling weekend in Pembrokeshire Street Food Festival in June saw them totally sold out by the Sunday afternoon, but now they've got their eye on an even bigger weekend in Milford Haven. From Chocolate Orange to Kinder Buenos and forest fruits to tea cakes, their creamy cheesecakes are topped with all sorts of goodness. No wonder they've always got a stream of hefty queues outside their adorable little VW van!
CHOCK SHOP
Mounds and mounds and mounds of brownies. A brownie mountain, if you will. That's what you'll see if you head to the Chock Shop stall before the gates open at Milfood Haven Street Food Festival. Before, because as soon as attendees start clocking in, that vast display of chocolate brownies begin to deplete faster than you can munch one down. The Chock Shop folks are exhibiting Willy Wonka-levels of innovation with their brownie selection, with all sorts of weird and wonderful items mixed in alongside some of the classics. You'll be pleased to know that they serve the brownies by the box load, if you're that way inclined. Newsflash: you are that way inclined. 
GOWER DOUGHNUT CO.
We're absolutely buzzing to bring the Gower Doughnut Co. with us to Milfood Haven after a stonking weekend in Swansea back in May. Another previous Street Food Warehouse 'Vendor of the Month', the doughy delights are always a huge hit with sweet tooth folk who are all about their sugary fix at our festivals. brimming with all sorts of crazy toppings (see candy floss above), here is the archetypal 'Instagram' dessert. Colourful, beautiful, tasty as hell. It'll reel in the likes, and it'll taste absolutely fantastic. 
THE ORGAZMIC MILKSHAKE COMPANY
The cheeky chappies at Orgazmic Milkshake are old-time residents of the street food tour, and boy do they know how to please a crowd. Their milkshake is often the perfect fix on a sunny summer's day for the sugar heads amongst you, but that's only the beginning of their dessert-dishing prowess. Hot waffles, cookie dough, ice cream and floats aplenty, they're always real hit and served with beaming smiles and Brummy laughs from the lads.
MILFOOD HAVEN STREET FOOD FESTIVAL 2019 TAKES PLACE ON 17-18 AUGUST AT MILFORD WATERFRONT. GOT YOUR FREE TICKETS YET?
CAN WE CAN AN 'MMMM' AT DORSET STREET FOOD FESTIVAL 2019?
CAN WE GET AN 'MMMM' AT DORSET STREET FOOD FESTIVAL 2019?
If you've been to a Street Food Warehouse bash before, you know what's on the cards. The atmosphere is great, drinks are flowing, and then we get to the food. The foods on offer are incredible, often rendering people speechless, or impressing a zombie-like state upon foodies as they drool in front of the various offerings that vendors are serving. That illustrious first bite, whether its into a juicy piece of barbeque'd chicken or a slice of pizza, will - we can assure you - make you go 'mmmm!' But when we exclaim 'Mmmm' over our food... what are we saying? M. M. M. M. Well, if you're saying it at Dorset Street Food Festival, we've cracked the code. Buckle in.
Monte Forte
The lovely chaps at Monte Forte will be expecting rangy queues at Devon Street Food Festival, and so they should. Whilst pizza is always a pretty safe choice, their sumptuous doughy crusts and freshly sourced toppings make for something really quite spectacular, even by pizza's standards. Often, connoisseurs will tell you that less is more when it comes to pizza toppings, but it has to be said that whatever your choice for extras, it'll be a cheese-and-tomato-sauce-covered thumbs up for M-mmmonte Forte.
Mac (and Cheese!) - ALP MAC
It's mountainous. It's marvellous. It's the Mac and Cheese by Alp Mac. Voted the best street food in Bristol byBristol 24/7, it's a bowl of hearty goodness that'll take your breath away as if you were atop a Swiss mountain. But you won't be absolutely freezing and knackered. No, you'll be in the Dorset sunshine, tucking into some gourmet Mac and Cheese. It's not just your average toppings on offer, either. Oh, no. We're talking fried duck eggs, buffalo chicken, cider salami or toasted almond salad. Magnificent, really. 
Murray May's
The hot weather, paired with the cold drinks supplied by Pop Up Bar Hire, hark to a very British tradition - barbequeing on the beach! It's the Turkish BBQ beauts at Murray May's who are putting some mmmm in your shawarma, as they bring their vibrant food van to Dorset Street Food Festival and take you on a trip to the Aegean Sea. Whether you're after pittas, or maybe meze boxes if you're bootin' the gluten, they've got a host of meaty and veggie (and vegan!) options to cure your craving for some good barbeque. Yummmmm.
Makasih
Putting that final 'mmmm' in your street food bites for Dorset Street Food Festival is the Malaysian wonder stall Makasih, whose food was the talk of the Street Food Warehouse staff at Pembrokeshire Street Food Festival. Our lovely Sophie provides picture evidence for this, if you hadn't already clocked her tucking in at the top of the page. Be sure to get your Malaysian feast on sharpish at Dorset though, as they're always a sell-out. With their delicious selection of curries and other tasty delicacies, it's no wonder why. Ever tried Malaysian Fried Chicken Waffles? Get 'em whilst they're hot. A special mention to the divine vegan curry too, pictured above. Let's hear it one last time, folks... MMMM!
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SAY 'CHEESE' AT DEVON STREET FOOD FESTIVAL 2019!
SAY 'CHEESE' AT DEVON STREET FOOD FESTIVAL 2019!
With a giant selection of street food offerings at your fingertips come Devon Street Food Festival, you might feel a little bit spoilt for choice. And you'd be correct in that feeling, because all of the vendors are awesome! However, to narrow it down a little bit, we'll be whipping up a series of pieces on the various types of food that you can dig into, whether you're looking for something a bit international, or you're a raging sweet tooth. For our first deep dive into the foodie mayhem though, we're looking at all things cheese! From Halloumi fries to Mac and Cheese, we've got all sorts of brie-lliant vendors that'll take your fancy. 
CLARK'S KITCHEN
Hearty portions of Halloumi means Clark's Kitchen is a big draw for street food festival attendees across the country. It'll be no different at Devon Street Food Festival - here is a vendor that keeps it simple and does 'keeping it simple' incredibly well. Are we allowed to call cheese 'succulent'? Perhaps not, but this hits the nail on the head, frankly. Their hearty portion of Halloumi fries comes with a variety of side sauces (the tzatziki is our recommendation), and the Halloumi patty is a wicked vegetarian main-meal option. Great nosh from Clark. 
RUE DE LA COCOTTE
The légendes Français over at Rue De La Cocotte have been taking the street food scene by storm already this summer with their delicious French cuisine. Amongst the hustle and the bustle of the Street Food Warehouse events you'll find plenty of food festival goers stopping and staring at the giant pans of tartiflette cooking out front of the Rue De La Cocotte stall. Tying together the fried potatoes, bacon, onions and other delights is an assortment of melted French cheeses, and hunks of brie atop this mound of carb-y delight. Fantastique!
GOURMET STREET KITCHEN
Mac and Cheese. Now we're talking. The gents at Gourmet Street Kitchen, fronted by lovely Adam, are serious demons when it comes to whipping up the finest of the fine mac 'n' cheese dishes. How do the following sound? The Hot and Handsome adds chorizo and caramelised onion, Banging Bacon piles on the jalapeños and smoked bacon, and not forgetting the veggies, Adam and the gang serve Popeye's Pesto (pictured) - spinach, peas, basil, goats cheese, cashews and sundried tommy's. Get in the queue... behind us!
HANDMADE PIZZA CO.
You didn't think we'd do a big ol' cheesy feast of a feature and not include pizza, did you?! Behave! The Handmade Pizza Co. are coming to Devon Street Food Festival to satisfy all of your doughy and cheesy needs with their wicked - and yes, handmade, funnily enough - pizzas. Perhaps one of the frustrating things about ordering a pizza is the time it takes to make. Those precious seconds when you're waiting patiently for that first slice of heaven can feel like forever. No such issues with this lot though, whose 90-second pizza cooking means its fresh out of the oven and straight into your mouth, no messing.