5 Unmissable London Food Events Happening This Week (July 2025)
Ready for flavour-packed foodie events in London next week? Here’s your curated guide to the most exciting pop‑ups, tasting menus, festivals and freebies happening across the city — all verified and ready to taste.
1. Akoko x Salsify – African Heritage Pop‑Up
📅 July 28–29 | Fitzrovia
What’s up:
Michelin‑starred Akoko teams up with Salsify’s Chef Ryan Cole for a two‑night, four‑hands West African feast. Think coal‑roasted oysters with ginger, springbok paired with fufu, egusi sauces — a deep dive into heritage cuisine.
Price: £150pp tasting menu
How to book: Reserve via Akoko’s site or IG (spaces limited)
Why go: An elevated, modern expression of West African fine dining in Fitzrovia.
2. Winestock Festival – Black‑Tie Wine Dinner Party
📅 July 26 (but social buzz continues into week) | Clapham Common
What’s up:
A glamorous, black‑tie wine fest featuring unlimited wine tastings, DJs, gourmet food stalls, and live music under fairy lights on Clapham Common. Think Bridgerton meets Boiler Room.
Dress code: Formal, with room for flair — dress your version of “black tie.”
Why go: A tastemaker’s wine party atmosphere with foodie vibes.
Tickets & Info: Sold out fast—check Woke Wines site or second‑hand platforms.
3. Chef Adam Simmonds x Lalani Tea Pairing Dinner
📅 July 30 | Voyage with Adam Simmonds, King’s Cross
What’s up:
Join Chef Adam Simmonds for a garden‑to‑plate tasting experience paired with rare teas from Lalani & Co. Expect drama, delicacy, and deep flavour dialogue between seafood, tea, and seasonal ingredients.
Time: 7–10pm at 23 Euston Road, NW1 2SD.
Price: Around £115pp for multi‑course menu; tea pairing extra.
Why go: An intimate dinner where Michelin‑style cooking meets tea ritual. Great for adventurous foodies.
4. Le Creuset La Carte Supper Club – 100th Anniversary Chef Dinner
📅 Night of July 29 (part of 8–10 July series) | Temple Strand
What’s up:
Celebrate 100 years of Le Creuset with premium three‑course dinners at 180 Studios. Chef Julius Roberts is scheduled for the July 29 night — pairing British seasonal produce with heritage cookware storytelling. Guest perks include wine pairings and keepsake Le Creuset gifts.
Price: £175 per person, includes cocktails or wine, gift bag.
Why go: A rare blend of culinary theatre and cookware branding in an immersive format.
5. Ta’mini Kensington – Free Date & Pistachio Pastry Giveaway
Opening day: Saturday, August 2 (not next week)
What’s up:
To celebrate its new Kensington branch (15 Kensington Church St, W8 4LF), the first 50 guests receive a free Date‑&‑Pistachio pastry + iced coffee. Pastry is rose‑water infused and beloved by locals.
Timing: Opening day only, not the 28–30 window.
Why go: A perfect sweet bonus if you’re nearby — just arrive early on August 2.
Why We Didn’t Include These
Ta’mini giveaway is on Aug 2, so it’s outside July 28–30 events (included as bonus for readers near opening day).
Winestock occurs on July 26, but chatter and coverage linger through the following week — noted with context.
Final Thoughts
These next‑week events stand out in London’s food calendar — each offering something beyond the usual brunch or market scene. Whether you want African heritage cuisine, regal wine nights, tea‑paired fine dining, or Le Creuset‑style culinary drama — there’s something exciting happening.
Plan ahead:
Reserve early! Most events are limited or exclusive.
Double‑check opening days, especially for freebies (Ta’mini is August 2).
Dress up or dress casually depending on vibe — wine gala vs hip pop‑up dinners.
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