Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most widely celebrated occasions among South Asian communities in London. This post covers what Diwali marks, t...
Vanda's Kitchen Journal: Healthy Food, Nutrition & Well-Being
Welcome to the Vandaβs Kitchen Journal β your space for trusted insights on healthy eating, nutrition, and well-being. From allergen-free catering and food choices that boost energy to gut health, digestion, and balanced living, we explore how what you eat shapes how you feel. Discover practical tips, expert perspectives, and real stories from inside Londonβs nut free, halal and gluten free friendly kitchen near St Paul's Cathedral.
Nowruz β the Persian New Year β is celebrated on the spring equinox by Iranian, Afghan, and many Central Asian communities, as well as by Kurdish and other p...
Vaisakhi β observed on 13 or 14 April each year β marks the Sikh New Year and is one of the most significant occasions in the Sikh calendar. It also has deep...
Chinese New Year β more broadly, the Lunar New Year β is the most important celebration in the Chinese cultural calendar and is marked across East and South-...
Pride Month in June marks the history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement and the ongoing push for equal treatment and visibility worldwide. This post covers the o...
Black History Month in the UK takes place throughout October. This post covers the history of the observance, the food traditions of the African and Caribbea...
Hanukkah β the Jewish Festival of Lights β is an eight-day festival observed in November or December each year. In a London workplace, Hanukkah often coincid...
World Vegan Day on 1 November marks the anniversary of the founding of the Vegan Society in 1944, and is observed as an annual occasion to highlight plant-ba...
Burns Night on 25 January marks the birthday of the Scottish poet Robert Burns, born in 1759. It is one of the most distinctively structured cultural celebra...
British Food Fortnight β held annually in late September and early October β celebrates the extraordinary quality and diversity of British food production. F...
Food Allergy Awareness Week β typically held in April or May β has grown significantly in prominence since the introduction of Natasha's Law in October 2021....
Christmas is the most demanding catering occasion in the City office calendar. This post covers the cultural and culinary traditions of the British Christmas...