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Food & Drink Pop-Ups Not To Miss In London

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Chef residencies, supper clubs and pop-up bars to book this month

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London’s pop-up food scene is having a moment – from Michelin-starred chef residencies to adventurous supper clubs, there’s no shortage of one-night-only dining events worth booking. But which ones are worth the bite? Here’s our rolling round-up of the best food and drink pop-ups in London right now.

London’s Coolest New Foodie Pop-Ups, Events & Limited Menus

Willett’s x Chelsea in Bloom

Chelsea’s newest local bistro will flower ahead of this year’s Chelsea in Bloom. Its installation will feature an armillary sphere set amongst apple and pear trees – a nod to the traditional British garden and this year’s theme ‘Out of this World’. Throughout the festival, enjoy a cheerful ‘Willett’s Hour’ from 6-7pm, where you can get rosy-faced on £8 signature cocktails.

When? 18-24 May

Where? Willett’s at The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, 75 Sloane St, Chelsea, London SW1X 9SG

BOOK: via belmond.com

New York’s Magnolia Bakery x Café Ciel

NYC’s West Village Magnolia Bakery achieved cult status in no small part due to its cameo in Sex and the City (Carrie and Miranda chat men over cupcakes here in season three), but the other part is due to one menu item: the classic banana pudding. Try it in London for the first time as part of a limited-edition collaborative menu with Café Ciel at Raffles London at The OWO for RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Café Ciel x Magnolia Bakery

When? 19 May to 10 June

Where? Raffles London at The OWO, 7 Horse Guards Avenue, London SW1A 2EX

BOOK: Booking recommended, or expect a 25-minute queue. Book via sevenrooms.com

Mambow’s Sunday Cookout Series

Chef Abby Lee (of Mambow fame) is bringing her favourite industry peers to her Clapton restaurant in a series of Sunday cookouts. Her second installment, following a Chinese New Year special with Tata Eatery, invites Tom Zahir of Decatur, who will showcase the best food from the American south. Expect a six-course Cajun and Creole menu – including Zahir’s own spin on Lee’s garlic fried chicken.

Decatur’s Tom Zahir

When? 17 May

Where? 78 Lower Clapton Rd, London E5 0RN

BOOK: Tickets from £60 for six-course set menu. Book via mambow.co.uk

Noisy Oyster x Aeris Cocktail Collab

Copenhagen cocktail brand Aeris will land in London thanks to a limited time collaboration with Shoreditch seafood bistro Noisy Oyster. Try three bespoke martinis inspired by the perfect Scandi summer – like a dry strawberry and rose gin martini – designed to pair with new dishes on the menu. If you want to (temporarily) mark your visit, there’ll be temporary tattoos at a terrace party on Thurs 21 May, too.

Noisy Oyster x Aeris

When? From 21 May

Where? 2 Nicholls and Clarke Yard, London E1 6SH

BOOK: via noisyoysterlondon.co.uk

Last chance to try: Robin’s Ramen

After-hours, in the swish Supermarket of Dreams, Notting Hill, chef Robin Kosuge presents an immense and imaginative menu of ramens. This has had an uproarious run since its open in January, and marks its last day on 31 May. Make sure to try the classic bowl with pork belly and Basque chicken broth before then.

Ramen at Robin’s Ramen

When? Until 31 May

Where? Supermarket of Dreams, 126 Holland Park Ave, London W11 4UE

BOOK: via sevenrooms.com

Last chance to try: Otaku Supper Club

Chef Max Posener (ex-Ynyshir) has run his pop-up supper club Otaku in his own north London home since February. But it will wrap in August as he prepares to develop a future restaurant concept. The menu features a staggering 18-courses strongly influenced by the flavours of Asia and highlights include the prawn dog (corn dog with prawn head ketchup and mustard) and a dairy milk mousse that feature surprise pork scratchings. Try it before you can’t.