Just a stone’s throw from Farringdon station is one of the most talked about foodie hotspots in central London – KERB at Cowcross Yards. This July, in partnership with street-food pioneers KERB, YUM are hosting London’s first plant-based BBQ experience, to encompass those chilled out summer time vibes, so anyone can have a taste of summer on their lunch break.

Londoners, families, and workers alike can relax in the newly transformed plant-based paradise, picnic tables, cow print bunting galore and deck chairs. A classic British summertime social with a twist. What’s more, there will be 20 free lunches to be won every day of the market, first come first served.

Whether visitors are vegetarian, flexitarian, or fancy a change, everyone can enjoy some delicious plant-based options hot off the grill from KERB traders. The Back(Yards) BBQ will provide an exciting discovery of vegan and veggie food, to be enjoyed by all who are curious. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the growing popularity and diversity of vegan alternatives, created with passion and culinary expertise. Kings of street food KERB will be putting on the BBQ as well as an unmatched selection of vegan and vegetarian traders who will serve up a selection of mouth-watering dishes.

Cowcross Yards

Indulge in an unmatched selection of vegan and vegetarian delights from renowned traders, including Hank BBQ, who recently graduated from KERB’s inKERBator programme as the BBQ operator! Ex-city worker Tom of Hank BBQ left his 9-5 job to follow his smokey dreams. Tom took up a spot in some of London’s best known grilling kitchens learning from the best, before polishing up on all things lamination, butter and flour at his side hustle in an east London bakery.

Further traders on the hotlist for the four day extravaganza include:

  • 12th July – Borobodu, Rice Bandits, Sugo 82, Thin and Crispy, Ya’la, and Hank BBQ
  • 13th July – Ya’la, Hank BBQ, Deeg, and Andhra Ruchuluu
  • 19th July – Ya’la, Hank BBQ, Enak, Sugo 82, Thin-and-Crispy, Los Gordos, and Faté
  • 20th July – Enak, Ya’la, Los Gordos, Deeg, Borobodu, and Baba Dhaba.

Please note that the trader line-up may be subject to change. The unmissable Vegan Back[yard] BBQ will run for 4 days in July: 12th, 13th, 19th and 20th, from 11:30am – 2:30pm.


For more information please visit: www.cowcrossyards.co.uk

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